Sigma Beta Delta

Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration

Sigma Beta Delta was established to honor students who have attained superior records in business programs in schools and colleges with regional accreditation. The concept behind Sigma Beta Delta is not new. Among the variety of ways available to faculty and institutions for recognizing and encouraging scholastic excellence, the most prominent and the one which is most appropriate for conveying lifelong and international recognition is the honor society. It has been a part of the American collegiate scene for over 200 years since the founding of Phi Beta Kappa in 1776 to honor students who have attained superior records in business programs in schools and colleges with regional accreditation. The concept behind Sigma Beta Delta is not new. Among the variety of ways available to faculty and institutions for recognizing and encouraging scholastic excellence, the most prominent and the one which is most appropriate for conveying lifelong and international recognition is the honor society. It has been a part of the American collegiate scene for over 200 years since the founding of Phi Beta Kappa in 1776.

Purposes

The purposes of Sigma Beta Delta are to encourage and recognize scholarship and achievement among students of business, management and administration, and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.

Principles

The principles of Sigma Beta Delta are represented by three Greek words, the initials of which form the name of our society: SIGMA BETA DELTA.

Sigma is the initial letter of the Greek word ΣoфIA, which means wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge gained over time, analyzed and used with discernment. Wisdom is not merely information, but allows one to acknowledge information consider its validity and relevance, and then incorporates into one’s own life what is appropriate.

Beta is the initial letter of the Greek word BEBAIOΣ, which signifies honor. Honor is a personal quality of the highest value. Honorable persons are held in esteem, considered to be trustworthy, and admired by others because they live a life that is worthy of such recognition. Honorable persons have chosen to live a life that is bounded by integrity and ethical decision-making. They respect others and are willing to provide leadership to the benefit of humankind.

Delta is the initial letter of the Greek word ΔIΏKΏ, which signifies the pursuit of meaningful aspirations. Persons of wisdom and honor must aspire to a course to achieve their objectives, for goals without action are no more fulfilling than action without goals. To aspire toward the fulfillment of one’s goals to serve humankind and develop personally and professionally will lead to a life of meaning and satisfaction.

"The Vantage Point Speakers’ Forum, which is sponsored by Sigma Beta Delta, explores the urgent issues and the opportunities in today’s business world. Through a candid sharing of views with prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs, the Vantage Point Forum hopes to strengthen and expand the understanding of business among the College’s students and inspire them with the exciting challenges found in our local and regional, national and global markets."

To see a list of past Vantage Point Forum speakers please click the link.