Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.

Mission
The Mission of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.

Objectives
The Mission is supported by the five Objectives of the Society. These include:

1. Encourage and honor high academic achievement by students of business and management through chapters in business programs accredited by AACSB International.
2. Foster in Beta Gamma Sigma members an enduring commitment to the founding principles and values of the Society: honor and integrity, pursuit of wisdom, and earnestness.
3. Support the advancement of business thought and practice to encourage lifelong learning.
4. Enhance the value of Beta Gamma Sigma for students and alumni members in their professional lives.
5. Advance the visibility and reputation of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Chapter Advisor
The Barney School chapter advisor is Dr. Charles Canedy III. For a detailed review chapter achievements and accomplishments, contact Dr. Canedy at Canedy@hartrford.edu or 860 768-4382.


The Barney Chapter Recognition
In 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 the Barney School chapter was recognized by Beta Gamma Sigma as one of the Premier Chapters in the Northeastern United States. Also, for the past two years, the Barney chapter was awarded Honorable Mention as an Outstanding Chapter among all chapters worldwide. This places the Barney School among the top 6 chapters among the current 643 chapters in the world  (the top1%).

The 2011 Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony
The Barney School chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International, held its eleventh annual induction ceremony on May 2 at 11:30 in the 1877 Club. Fifty-four Barney juniors, seniors, and graduate students were inducted. The ceremony was conducted by Dean Fairfield-Sonn and chapter advisor, Dr. Charles Canedy, III. The keynote speaker, Ms. Rachana Khanna (Beta 2003), spoke on Ethical Leadership.  Click for a list of the inductees.