Professional Reputation
Beta Alpha Psi is recognized and respected by the business community as a premier collegiate organization. The reputation of Beta Alpha Psi can open doors to outstanding career opportunities in the fields of finance, accounting and information systems. Potential employers know that when they see Beta Alpha Psi on a résumé, they are getting the best!
Membership
Membership in Beta Alpha Psi includes those persons of good moral character who have achieved scholastic and/or professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance or information systems, who have been initiated by an existing chapter and who remain in good standing.
Scholastic Achievement
Academic excellence is not only welcomed, it is expected. Beta Alpha Psi requires its members to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
Networking Opportunities
Members are also able to develop professional friendships and relationships through various networking activities. These include field trips to companies and firms, attending joint meetings with professional organizations and service activities.
Enhanced University Experience
Membership in Beta Alpha Psi is a wonderful and rewarding way to meet like-minded people who share many of the same goals and interests that you do.
Future Contacts
Overall, Beta Alpha Psi is a great way to interact with professionals and future professionals from whom you may later wish to seek employment. It is also a great way to develop strategic contacts and relationships with faculty members who can provide potential job sources and references.
Bonding Through Activities and Service
As you progress through your career, you will discover there are numerous opportunities for philanthropy. You may also discover that there is a great amount of personal satisfaction derived from helping others. For some, Beta Alpha Psi may be the first organization you have been associated with that, as part of its purpose, wants to give back to the community. For others, Beta Alpha Psi offers an environment where you may continue those efforts.
Every semester we are striving to integrate our service goals in such a way that all of us will truly enjoy giving back to our community, and at the same time, have some fun. We also plan to perform some of these service events with professionals from the corporate and public accounting firms, allowing you to network. To give you an idea of the type of service activity Beta Alpha Psi does include:
1. Helping out with local food banks
2. Assisting low income citizens with income taxes
3. Tutoring freshmen & sophomore-level accounting students
Social Activities
Social Activities give us the opportunity to develop new friendships, network, and meet potential employers while having fun, enjoying food and festivities. While these activities do not count towards the chapter’s overall goal of being a Superior Chapter, they nevertheless are an important reason to join. To give you an idea of social activities includes:
1. Welcome Initiate Party
2. Volleyball Tournament
3. Bowling with the Firms
4. Crawfish Boil Social Picnic
5. Alumni Events
Socials are an important way to build life-long friendships. They give us a chance to have fun and unwind outside of our busy class schedules. We are open to ideas, so let us know what YOU want to do!
Mentors
At many chapters, each Beta Alpha Psi member has a mentor. In the mentor program, Beta Alpha Psi alumni are assigned to new members and candidates, so you can benefit from their experience and advice. Their support can also help you maintain a high level of academic achievement. The Beta Alpha Psi mentor program ensures someone will always be there for you throughout your college career — and beyond.
Communication Skills
Through numerous chances to make presentations at local high schools and introductory college classes, as well as at annual and regional meetings, Beta Alpha Psi members develop strong communication skills