About Us
Our History
A Legacy of Excellence
Beta Alpha Psi, the honor organization for financial information students and professionals, was founded in 1919. Our Gamma Delta Chapter at the University of Houston was established in 1966. We hope to provide resources and opportunities for both personal and professional development for our students as they pursue their degree at the University of Houston.
Our Purpose
The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to engage with members, industry and educational institutions associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions to:
Academic Excellence
Motivate, recognize and celebrate academic excellence
Professional Development
Facilitate workplace readiness, employment, credentialing, mentoring, networking and lifelong learning
Responsible Practices
Foster a commitment to ethics, service, belonging, and environmental, social, governance-responsible practices
Advocacy
Advocate for the benefits of education, practice, credentialing and partnering associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions
Shaping
Support the shaping of the relevant and successful evolution of education, practice and credentialing associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions
Our Vision
Beta Alpha Psi will shape the financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders.
Our Mission
The mission of Beta Alpha Psi, the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals, is to inspire and support excellence by:
- encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, business analytics or digital technology;
- providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and
- fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities.
Our Motto
Be You. Be BAP.