History 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 385,000 comprises the brightest and best of business leaders.
Honor is personal integrity and excellence of character.
It is an enduring quality found in all persons who deserve to lead others. Wisdom is knowledge tested by experience and tempered by discerning judgment. 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.