OU's International Business Honor Society chapter receives 'Highest Honors' for second year in a row

The School of Business Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) chapter has earned the “Highest Honors” status for the 2024-2025 academic year, the highest level of recognition that a chapter can earn as part of the Chapter Honor Roll Program. 

BGS is the International Business Honor Society recognizing top-performing students from around the world in business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Membership is exclusively offered to top-performing students of AACSB-accredited business schools, representing the world's top 5% of business school programs. Internationally, BGS members are the top 10% of undergraduate students and top 20% of graduate students at an AACSB-accredited business school. 

“This recognition is a celebration of the dedication and effort our faculty and staff put into fostering academic excellence,” said Chuck Pierce, dean and professor of management. “It reflects the high standards our students set for themselves and aligns perfectly with our mission to cultivate leaders who are prepared to tackle the challenges of a dynamic global business environment.”

The Oakland University BGS chapter is dedicated to academic excellence, cultivating future business leaders and nurturing a commitment to honor, integrity and community. Students are invited to join the honors society by majoring in a business field, holding a GPA of 3.5+ and be within the top 10% of undergrads and top 20% of MBA students.

The BGS chapter at OU has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Over the years, the chapter has organized numerous events aimed at fostering leadership and professional development among its members. 

“We’re thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Karen Person, assistant director of experiential programs and Beta Gamma Sigma advisor. “Seeing our students’ hard work and passion acknowledged in this way is incredibly rewarding. It reflects not just their dedication to learning and leadership, but also the collaborative spirit that makes our chapter such an important part of the School of Business community.”