Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society
 Kappa Beta Delta c/o ACBSP 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420 Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 339-9356 Fax: (913) 339-6226 E-mail: kbd@acbsp.org | Kappa Beta Delta Purposes of the Society The purposes of this Society are to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration pursuing associate degrees, and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. Kappa Beta Delta History Kappa Beta Delta member institutions are accredited through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP was formed in 1988 as an accrediting body for business programs, and an Associate Degree Commission established standards in 1991 for accrediting programs at two-year institutions. Since its founding in June 1997, Kappa Beta Delta has been affiliated with ACBSP, and Kappa Beta Delta membership is available exclusively to students enrolled at schools accredited by ACBSP. 2010 Andrew V. Stevenson Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for the 4 scholarships available until March 31, 2010. Please visit the "Andrew V. Stevenson Scholarship" tab for more information. |
What does this mean for you?
Lifetime Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievements
Kappa Beta Delta membership provides recognition for a lifetime. As the highest national recognition an associate candidate in business can earn, it is appropriate to include Kappa Beta Delta membership on one's resume. Employers throughout the country will recognize your academic achievements.
Conferences and Conventions
In June 1999, the first national convention of Kappa Beta Delta took place in conjunction with the 11th annual conference of the ACBSP. This was an opportunity for members to be a part of determining the future of Kappa Beta Delta.
Networking Opportunities
One of the main objectives of Kappa Beta Delta campus chapters will be to advance the career opportunities of members. As members graduate and assume important positions in the business community, they will provide an excellent source of help and guidance for future employment. The chance for alumni and student members of Kappa Beta Delta to network with business professionals will place them a step ahead of the employment competition.
Lifetime Contact with Kappa Beta Delta
Members will continue to grow through Kappa Beta Delta. Society publications will help members stay in contact with other members and learn of additional opportunities Kappa Beta Delta has to offer.
To obtain more information about Kappa Beta Delta or to see if you qualify for membership, contact the Kappa Beta Delta faculty advisor at your school or call the Central Office using the contact information above.
Eligibility Requirements
- Each student must have completed at least 15 hours of credit with a minimum of six credit hours completed in business courses.
- Each student must rank in the upper 20% of his/her class, based upon a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
New Member Benefit for Kappa Beta Delta!
Kappa Beta Delta has partnered with BusinessWeek to offer all new students a one-year non-deductible subscription (51 issues valued at $5) to be included in your membership fee. This is a new benefit created for inductees enrolling after September 1, 2006.
This one-year subscription to BusinessWeek is in printed form for U.S. students and the digital format for studens outside of the U.S. Either version will give you analysis and insight on a wide variety of business issues.
*BusinessWeek publishes three double issues and one expanded issue annually. The double and expanded issues count as two subscription issues each. Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipment of first issue.
