Beta Gamma Sigma Hong Kong Baptist University Chapter

BETA GAMMA SIGMA was founded as an honour society ofAACSB International – The Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business in 1913. Only business schools accredited bythe AACSB can be invited to join the society.

BETA GAMMA SIGMA are the initial letters of the Greek words.Each word signifies

BETA BEBAEOS, (Beb-i-os), honour.

GAMMA GNOSIS,(no-sis), wisdom.

SIGMA SPOUDE, (spoo-day), earnestness.

BETA GAMMA SIGMA

• Encourage and honour academic achievements in the study of business

• Foster personal and professional excellence

• Advance the values of the Society

• Serve its lifetime members

Mission

- Outstanding Members > 875,000 They serve in corporate, government, non-profit, educational, and other management positions at every level of responsibility.

- Collegiate Chapters > 600

- Members in 190+ countries

- 32 Alumni Chapters or 13 Alumni

Networks all over the world

Facts & Figures

In 2010, the School of Business of HKBU became one of the business

schools in Asia accredited by AACSB International. To reinforce theinternational standard of School of Business, the BGS HKBU Chapterhas been set up to encourage and honour the students with outstandingacademic achievements.

BGS Membership is a privilege for recognising business students withoutstanding academic achievements. Moreover, each year the Chapterpresents a Chapter Honoree award to a veteran business leader who hasfurthered the ideals of the Society through outstanding business andmanagerial leadership.

BGS HKBU Chapter

Eligibility for BGS Membership

Undergraduate Programmes:

• Top 5% students in their next to last year

• Top 10% final year students

Master Programmes:

• Top 10% students, completed

• 50% of their master programmes

*Both UG & PG students are required to meet a minimum

cumulative GPA of 3.3

Doctorate Programmes: All doctoral graduates

9th BGS Induction Ceremony (16 Apr 2019)

48 Postgraduates57 Undergraduates3 Doctorial Student1 Faculty Member

Total 109 BGS members were inducted.

BGS Member Benefits

- Encourages attendees to tap into

inherent talents and abilities to uncover

BGS unique leadership styles.

- Once a year, Summit participants join

hundreds of other international business

school students, alumni, business leaders,

and Society sponsors.

- Programmes: Hands on, out of the box

exercises, networking, leadership

sessions, team competition

BGS Global Leadership Summit (GLS)

BGS Global Leadership Summit (GLS)

Yui Wong (BBA APECON Y4) attended GLS in Nov 2019

Requirements

- Undergraduate or graduate level students enrolled at their university or

college

- Current BGS members

- Hold a minimum GPA of 3.5

Up to $1,000 covering the cost of registration and partial or full travel to

the summit.

Students enrolled at schools outside the continental United States are

eligible for up to a $2,000 scholarships covering the cost of registration

and partial or full travel to the summit.More info: https://betagammasigma.org/gls-scholarships

BGS GLS - Scholarship Criteria

BGS Recognition: Honour Cord for Graduation Photos

1-month rental services, on a first-come, first-served basis

- The honour cords shall NOT be dressed on the stage during the graduation ceremony

- All cords shall be returned after one calendar month starting from the date of borrowing

- Each inductee will be eligible to rent the cord for one month each time

- By appointment only, pick up at the Office of Career Services Section and pay the deposit of $200

- Deposit will NOT be refunded for late return

BGS HKBU Chapter Scholarships

BGS HKBU Chapter Scholarships

Each year, total of 3 students will be

awarded HK$3,000/each

» 2 from Undergraduate Programmes

» 1 from Postgraduate Programme

Alumni Network HKBU BGS Elites

To build connection among our BGS Elites through workshops & gatherings

To exchange insightful thoughts on career aspirations

For career advancement :

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Alumni Network Hong Kong BGS Alumni Chapter

» Activities:

- Gathering with BGS members from other universities

e.g. Coffee tasting, German class, hiking, annual dinner etc.

- BBQ & Golf

- Signature Seasonal Talks

- Coffee or Wine Tasting

- Art jamming & Afternoon Tea

- Hiking & Seafood

- Annual Dinner

- HKBU BGS Chapter: Happy hour gathering@Lan Kwai Fong

Tailor-made Career Resource Center “Best in Business: Job Board” Feature Employer Directory Career Networks Career Advice Career Services and Coaching –

Workforce Architects Dress for Success BGS Resources

More info: http://careercentral.betagammasigma.org/

BGS Career Central

Via the virtual platform featuring graduate school programs internship and employment opportunities scholarship & financial aid options available GRE & GMAT waivers

More info: https://www.betagammasigma.org/events/virtual-fair/school-job-fair-students

BGS Virtual School & Job Fair (NEW)

BGS Member Benefits

Graduate Scholarship Opportunities

The below graduate schools recruit the “Best in Business” and establish scholarship programs exclusively for BGS lifetime members.

*The complete list of available scholarships at https://betagammasigma.org/graduate-scholarships.

Test Prep Discounts1. Becker Professional Education 2. ETS Store3. Kaplan Schweser4. Kaplan Test Prep5. Princeton Review6. Roger CPA Review7. GMAT

More info:https://www.betagammasigma.org/member-benefits/educational-benefits/test-prep

Discounted Publications

• Forbes

• Inc.

• Fortune

BGS Member Benefits

Complete the online BGS Membership application Form

Lifetime BGS Membership Fee* (~HKD$600) is sponsored by the Programme.

Application Deadline: 20 March 2020 (Friday)

Any late BGS applications will NOT be processed by CSS and/ or Programme Offices.

*No membership fee is charged for Doctoral students.

How to Join BGS?

bit.ly/bgshkbu20membershipform

More information

www.betagammasigma.org

http://bus.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/bus/international-network/bgs-hkbu-

chapter/about-bgs/index.jsp

Enquiry (BGS HKBU Chapter)

Ms. Jenifer Lam, Career Services Section, School of Business

Tel: 852 3411 5714

Email: busd-css@hkbu.edu.hk

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