Mission Statement

University Partnership

The San Diego Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter currently partners with the University of San Diego and San Diego State University. If students attend a business program at these schools, they are eligible to be inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma. Only the top students are invited and represent the "Best in Business" from each school.

Mission

Our mission is to serve the goals of BGS Central (encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence), but specifically: become a well-known, premiere group for business in San Diego, and offer top notch connections with all levels of business professionals.

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.

BGS- what does each word stand for?

Beta is the initial letter of the Greek word,BEBAEOS, (Beb-i-os), which signifies honor. Honor is personal integrity and excellence of character. It is a prerequisite for those who lead others. It also encourages altruism and enlightened social responsibility and service.

Gamma is the initial letter of the Greek word, GNOSIS, (no-sis), which signifies wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge tested by experience and tempered by discerning judgment. It avoids prejudice and insists on freedom of thought and expression. Those who are wise, seek a better comprehension and a more fruitful application of what is known. They engage in a quest for understanding.

Sigma is the initial letter of the Greek word, SPOUDE, (spoo-day), which signifies earnestness. Earnestness is enthusiasm measured by achievement, reason and sincerity. It is that dynamic quality which is essential for all great achievements. Persons who reflect earnestness inspire confidence, invite action, and generate progress.