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Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest national recognition a student can receive in an undergraduate or master's program in business or management accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. To be eligible for membership, a student must rank in the upper 7 percent of the junior class, upper 10 percent of the senior class, or upper 20 percent of the graduating master's class.

These students are named by the faculty of their schools. Their selection not only recognizes academic achievement, but also expresses confidence in the students' abilities and promise to become outstanding business leaders in the future.

Beta Gamma Sigma was founded as a national organization in 1913. The first national honor society in business was a merger of three separate societies established to honor academic achievement in business at the University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois and the University of California. Beta Gamma Sigma is now poised to enter the 21st century knowing that its membership of 360,000 comprises the brightest and best of business leaders.

The principles of Beta Gamma Sigma are represented by three Greek words, the initials of which for the names of the Society.

Beta signifies honor. Honor is personal integrity and excellence of character. It is an enduring quality found in all persons who deserve to lead other.

Gamma signifies wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge test by experience and tempered by discerning judgement. It abhors prejudice; it insists upon freedom of thought and expression.

Sigma signifies earnestness. Earnestness is enthusiasm measured by; achievement, disciplined by reason and ennobled by sincerity. It is that dynamic quality which is essential for all great achievement.