The Lagos Business School chapter of the Beta Gamma Sigma society has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Outstanding Chapter Award – Best Practice in Academic Achievement. We were awarded for exceptionally utilising our BGS chapter to encourage lasting academic success.
The LBS BGS chapter was selected as the winner of this award out of more than 615 global chapters, found in AACSB-accredited schools in 38 countries.
The Best Practice Award is a merit recognition presented to chapters who participate in a variety of chapter and Society activities and exemplify outstanding commitment to the mission of Beta Gamma Sigma. The award results from the exemplary work done by the school’s BGS team and its continuing support of the society.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the exclusive business honour society for students enrolled in business and management programmes accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Established in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honour society that operates exclusively for AACSB accredited business programs. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is highly selective, reserved for top students within the top 5% of business schools around the world. Beta Gamma Sigma has inducted more than 830,000 members worldwide since its founding.
In 2020, The LBS BGS society was bestowed with the Highest Honours status for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Highest Honours status is the highest distinction possible for Beta Gamma Sigma chapters.
The Lagos Business School BGS chapter was established in November 2017.