Beta Gamma Sigma: honour society for business alumni
High-achieving business alumni can join Beta Gamma Sigma, a prestigious honorary society that recognises the highest-achieving students in degree and postgraduate programmes in business schools accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
Suitable candidates – with a GPA of 6.5 and above in their business programme of study – are invited by the AUT Business School after graduation to become a member of Beta Gamma Sigma.
Benefits of joining Beta Gamma Sigma
- Become part of a worldwide network of more than 900,000 members across 190 countries
- Connect with other top New Zealand graduates through the New Zealand Beta Gamma Sigma alumni group
- Access to a range of:
- Professional development workshops
- Service/volunteer activities
- Networking events
- Notable speaker presentations
Who can become a member of Beta Gamma Sigma
To become a member, you must:
- Graduate from your AUT business programme
- Be invited by the AUT Business School after graduation to become a member of the New Zealand Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter
- Provide a one-off payment of USD $75.00 is for a lifetime membership
If you become a member, you’ll be invited to attend an induction ceremony where you’ll receive your certificate of recognition and a lapel pin.
Watch: highlights from some of our events
Meet some of our alumni

Stanley Shyu
Bachelor of Business in International Business and Strategy & Sustainable Enterprise

Jacklyn Lim
Master of Business Administration

Kiana Danby
Bachelor of Business in Marketing

Wandou (Penny) Peng
Bachelor of Business in Accounting

Deborah Ward
Master of Business in International Business with Honours (First Class)
Graduate Diploma in Business

Sheena Sheetal Kumar
Bachelor of Business in Information Systems

April Shwe-Paul
Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management, Management & International Business

Kiran Chandradevan
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Economics with First-Class Honours

Emma Belworthy Lewthwaite
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Economics with First-Class Honours

Matthew Ryland
Bachelor of Business in Accounting

Avikash (Avi) Chandra
Master of Business Administration with Distinction

Alexander Cordts
See pics from our events
View pics from the Beta Gamma Sigma member inductions ceremonies on flickr:
Contact us
Get in touch to find out more and check if you’re eligible to become a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. You must have graduated from your business programme with a GPA of 6.5 or higher.