How Membership Works

There are three types of members in Beta Alpha Psi, Associate (Student) Members, Candidate Members and Full Members.

Students who first join Beta Alpha Psi will be Associate Members. As they attend a certain number of events, they transition into Candidate members and then will have opportunities to become Full Members as they progress throughout their degree.

Membership applications are open at the start of each semester and are open to Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and/or Business Analytics students

First-Year, First Semester Students:

  • You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and/or Business Analytics.

Undergraduate Students:

  • Meet the minimum GPA requirement of 6.0 (B+) as well as the following requirements:

    • If you are an Accounting Major: At least a B+ in both BUSINESS 114 and ACCTG 102.

    • If you are a Finance Major: At least a B+ in both BUSINESS 114 and MATHS 108.

    • If you are an Information Systems or Business Analytics Major: At least a B+ in both BUSINESS 114 and INFOSYS 110.

Postgraduate Students:

  • Get automatic entry as a candidate member to our Full Membership pathway as long as they are majoring in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and/or Business Analytics.

To apply, fill out the following form.

Full membership is acquired by maintaining a 6.0 (B+) average GPA and attending at least 6 professional events and 2 service events within three semesters or until the end of your degree, whichever comes first (Candidate Period). You will also need to attend our Initiation Ceremony at the end of the semester.

Unsure? Check out our membership pathway flowchart below:

 Membership FAQs

  • By being a member of Beta Alpha Psi, members are able to relish in a range of professional events that provide networking opportunities and gain insight into a range of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Analytics pathways. Through our numerous skill-focused events, Beta Alpha Psi members are able to enhance their skills and techniques they already have and learn new ones to attain an ‘edge’ when applying for jobs and boost their academic studies. Beta Alpha Psi members are also able to give back to the community through our many community-focused events to not only make members more employable, but also encourage members to be ethical, social and responsible citizens. Even more, members are provided a platform where they are able to meet like-minded, high achieving Commerce students to make life-long connections with.

  • Once accepted, you will need to pay the one-off membership payment:

    Undergraduate Students: $90.00 NZD

    Postgraduate Students: $150.00 NZD

    You will be provided with further details once your application is accepted.

  • If you’re keen to join but don’t meet the GPA requirements, we’re happy to accept applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Simply email a short letter to membership.bap.auckland@gmail.com outlining why you’re looking to join Beta Alpha Psi, and we’ll be in touch.

  • If you have not met the first-year course requirements, you may still be eligible if you have obtained a a B+ average in a Stage II or III course in your major:

    • Accounting: ACCTG 211, 221, 222, or any Stage III Accounting Course

    • Finance: FINANCE 251, 261, or any Stage III Finance Course

    • Information Systems/Business Analytics: INFOSYS 220, 222, or any STAGE III INFOSYS/BUSAN Course

  • If you have any questions, come see us during the start of semester at Clubs Expo or email membership.bap.auckland@gmail.com for any membership-related queries.

    Alternatively, check out our membership flowchart here.

  • Beta Alpha Psi is an international honours organisation. Thus, a one-time membership fee ($85 USD) is payed to the United States headquarters for each new member’s lifetime membership.

    For undergraduate members, this means that BAP covers roughly $60 NZD of your lifetime membership.

    Postgraduate students, given that automatic entry to full membership is granted upon application, pay the full $85 USD.

  • Beta Alpha Psi is an international honours organisation. Becoming a full member ensures your lifetime membership is recognised and that your hard work during the candidate period comes to fruition.

    Becoming a full member will grant you access to the entire organisation’s portal and intranet to access key career resources and insights. You will also become a fully fledged alumni, joining a network of more than 300 chapters with more than 300,000 members combined.