Beta Alpha Psi - Xi Phi Chapter at UTRGV

Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation. All of our chapters are AACSB and/or EQUIS accredited. We are not a fraternity or sorority but an honors organization. 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 VISION Beta Alpha Psi will shape the financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders. 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.