Current Students

The School of Business and Economics Hall Community was developed to be a unique living and learning community for you, during your first-year. You and your fellow learning community peers will all share a major in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics. This living-learning community creates purposeful links among your academic, residential, and social elements during your undergraduate experience. During the year, you will share several General Education and School of Business and Economics courses with your LLC peers!

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Membership in BGS is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a baccalaureate or master's program at a school accredited by AACSB International.

Objectives

The Mission is supported by five objectives of the Society.

• Encourage and honor high academic achievement by students of business and management through chapters in business programs accredited by AACSB International.
• Foster in Beta Gamma Sigma members an enduring commitment to the founding principles and values of the Society: honor and integrity, pursuit of wisdom, and earnestness.
• Support the advancement of business thought and practice to encourage lifelong learning.
• Enhance the value of Beta Gamma Sigma for students and alumni members in their professional lives.
• Advance the visibility and reputation of Beta Gamma Sigma. 

Lifetime Members

Beta Gamma Sigma has inducted more than 605,000 outstanding students into membership since its founding in 1913. These 605,000 members have served in corporate, government, non-profit, educational, and other management positions at every level of responsibility. Members currently reside in all 50 U.S. states and more than 160 countries around the world.

The Society maintains an active database with more than 480,000 members' mailing addresses and other information. In 2007-08, the Society inducted about 22,000 new members.

Collegiate and Alumni Chapters

Beta Gamma Sigma has established 481 collegiate chapters in all 50 U.S. states and 19 countries and territories at schools accredited by AACSB International. Additionally, 21 alumni chapters serve the needs of alumni members in major metropolitan areas, including Hong Kong.

Eligibility

If a student is enrolled in a program accepted by AACSB International, as a basis for accreditation, then he or she is eligible for consideration for membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.

Baccalaureate Student Membership

Students in the next to last year of study (or its equivalent in course work) ranked among the upper 10 percent of their class may be inducted in the last term or semester (or its equivalent in course work) of that year. Students in their final year who were not previously inducted may be inducted at any time during their final year (or its equivalent in course work) if their academic rank is in the upper 10 percent of their class.

Graduate Student Membership

Candidates for masters degrees whose academic rank is in the upper 20 percent of their masters class may be inducted following completion of at least 50 percent of their degree program.

Accounting Society
Our mission is to expand students’ knowledge of the accounting field beyond the scope of the classroom, provide leadership opportunities for accounting or related major students, and provide a social network for accounting or related major students. Contact Faculty Adviser Lori Nixon or visit the Facebook group.

Mission

Our mission is to expand students’ knowledge of the accounting field beyond the scope of the classroom, provide leadership opportunities for accounting or related major students, and provide a social network for accounting or related major students. 

Membership

Open to all students who have an interest in accounting or finance.

Meeting Times

Check the Accounting Society Facebook page for meeting information.

Activities

• Professional speakers from corporate and corporate accounting
• Accounting career preparation
• Leadership Development
• Networking
• Community-building & mentoring among accounting majors
• Alumni-current accounting major interaction
• Accounting and Auditing Conference
• Social events like a potluck, bag tourney, etc.
• Volunteer Activities

Finance Club
This club is open to all students, staff, alumni and community members interested in finance. Activities include guest speakers, video conferences with investor relations representatives, field trips and participation in the CFA Research Challenge. Contact Faculty Adviser Charles Corcoran.

Membership

Open to all students, staff, alumni and community members who are interested in finance.

Meeting Times

TBA

Activities

• Participation in the CFA Research Challenge
• Guest speakers
• Video conferences with investor relations representatives
• Field trips

Leadership Positions

• President:
• Vice President:
• Senior Student Research Analyst:
• Marketing Director:
• Treasurer:  

Student Economic Society
The mission of the Student Economic Society (SES) is to encourage interest in economics among students, faculty and community members. The society sponsors panels discussions and hosts guest speakers to increase awareness of economics issues. Other activities include field trips and social outings. Contact Faculty Adviser Logan Kelly.

Membership

Open to all students who have an interest in economics. All majors are welcome and encouraged to join! 

Activities

• Guest speakers
• Video showings & panel discussions
• Field trips
• Group activities
• Volunteer work in the community
• Picnics & potlucks

Mission Statement
The mission of the Student Economic Society (SES) is to encourage interest in economics by students, faculty and community members. We accomplish this by sponsoring panel discussions and hosting guest speakers to increase awareness of economic issues. Other activities SES engages in to increase interest in economics include visits to the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, bake sales and just having fun at picnics and potluck dinners.

Professional Sales Club
The Professional Sales Club is designed to provide an environment for students to prepare for the future, build sales skills, and network with sales professionals. Contact Faculty Adviser  Ozcan Kilic.

Women in Business 
This organization connects students with female business leaders through mentorships, professional speaking events about various topics such as diversity, leadership, and career paths, and promotes community engagement opportunities. Contact Faculty Adviser Stacy Vollmers or Rebecca Prendergast. 

About

The purpose of the organization is to encourage all students to learn about and pursue new opportunities while enhancing their professional network through speakers, mentors, and volunteering events! As an organization, we encourage students to explore topics that have impacted female business leaders, to use connections to achieve career goals, and to establish the importance of making an impact within the community. 

Contact

• Email: wib@uwrf.edu
• Instagram 
• LinkedIn
• MyOrgs Website Page 
   

• How are SBE online courses delivered?  All SBE courses are delivered asynchronously using Microsoft Teams or Zoom platforms. Students will also interact with Canvas, our Learning Management System.  
• Do I need to log in to a course at certain times?  No. 
• Do I need to purchase additional material?  Undergraduate textbooks are provided through the UWRF Textbook Services.  Class fees cover other material if required, for example, simulations or other digital tools.    

•  How do I access an online class?  Class material can be accessed via the course management system.  Once you are enrolled in a class, you will have access to material posted on CANVAS.  The material may be used for both asynchronous work and synchronous class sessions.
• How do I access a Synchronous class session?  You will need to join the Zoom or Microsoft Teams session.  The faculty member sends the class an invitation with the link for joining the meeting.
• What are the technical requirements to participate in the online courses?  A Windows or Mac computer.  Any system purchased in the last few years should be sufficient.  It is recommended that you have Windows 8 or higher or MacOS 10.8 are higher, 1.5 GHz Intel or AMD processor, 4 GB RAM, and 10 GB free drive space for storing and working with videos.  Your computer may already have an appropriate microphone and camera.  To enhance your experience, you may want to have a USB webcam and a headset. 
• What bandwidth do I need to engage with the course content and videos?   You are required to have a reliable high speed internet connection.  You do want to have good broadband internet connections.  Your browser performance will affect your online experience.  We recommend a minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream.  We recognize that internet connectivity and quality can vary based on provider, time of day, and location.  To avoid browser-based issues and to ensure the best experience, we recommend that you update your browser to its latest version.
• Are Chromebooks sufficient?  Chromebook and tables are not sufficient to meet the minimum expectations of our online courses.
   

• Is advanced preparation for course engagement required? Yes. Courses are often delivered in an 8-week format, and faculty may require work before the start of the 8-week session. It is important to plan for advanced preparation for synchronous class sessions. Your faculty member will share their expectations with the class.

Will I be able to share class material? Course material is for use in the class for which it is posted. Sharing of course material with persons outside of the class is prohibited. Distribution, posting, or other circulation or sale of course recorded lectures, sessions, or online material is prohibited.

• How will I be able to interact with faculty and others in the program?  There is a mix of engagement opportunities: one-on-one meetings with the faculty, team projects with others in your classes, research opportunities with faculty, semester 'chats' with classmates, and opportunities to participate in extra-curricular competitions.
• Will I have the opportunity to network with people outside of UWRF?  While it varies by class, you will have opportunities to interact with professional guest speakers, complete internships, and develop projects with regional organizations.