School of Business Honors

Alpha Delta Sigma (ADS)

Alpha Delta Sigma (ADS) is a national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. It recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising and marketing studies. The requirements are that the student must be current in dues membership, be a senior or rising senior, have taken at least two advertising or marketing courses, and have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25.

UG Departmental Recognition and Honors in Business

An undergraduate student in one of the four School of Business majors qualifies for Departmental Recognition with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in business (BUS) courses. Departmental Honors are offered to qualified students (3.5 or higher GPA in BUS courses) subject to the College requirements.

Beta Alpha PSI Simmons School Of Business

Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students attending universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business or the European Quality Improvement System.

The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to:

  • recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance, and information systems;
  • promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines;
  • provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing financial professionals;
  • encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities