Beta Gamma Sigma () is the International Business Honor Society. Founded in 1913 at the University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois and the University of California, it has over 980,000 members, selected from more than 600 collegiate chapters in business schools accredited by AACSB International. Founded in the United States, it has collegiate chapters in over 190 countries. Mission and purpose The mission of Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business; cultivate and celebrate leadership and professional excellence and build their professional skills; to foster an enduring commitment to honor and integrity, the pursuit of wisdom, earnestness, and service; and to serve its lifetime members by helping them network and connect to each other. Beta Gamma Sigma members reside in over 190 countries and there are more than 50 alumni chapters and networking groups located in major metropolitan areas and other regions throughout the world. These alumni groups provide ongoing educational and networking opportunities for members—both in person and virtually. Beta Gamma Sigma is the largest alumni group in the world for graduates of business programs. Membership eligibility requirements include that a student must be in the top 10% of a bachelors business program (top 20% for masters programs, and all doctoral students) Undergraduates are inducted toward the end of their degree program, but no earlier than after completion of 50% of the coursework or the last semester of the 3rd (junior) year for those in 4-year bachelor's degrees. Doctoral students are eligible for membership after having successfully defended their dissertation. Societal Impact In 2020, Beta Gamma Sigma added new societal impact standards and practices. They believe that business can be a force for global good and have committed to incorporating the environmental, social, & governance (ESGs) criteria and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their business operations and programming. BGS joins their partner organization AACSB and universities across the globe, in putting a major focus on societal impact and corporate citizenship. Some environmental and sustainability initiatives include: The BGS x SDGs Lab Leadership Conference, a virtual conference focused on connecting, educating, and empowering participants to be catalysts for change in their communities. The BGS Gives Back Program, sponsored by KPMG, encourages BGS members to give back and make a difference in their local communities. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This includes ongoing DEIB and cultural competency training for