| Delta Mu Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΔΜΔ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 16, 1914; 112 years ago (January 16, 1914) New York University |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Business Administration |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Dia Mathessos, Dynamis "Through Knowledge, Power" |
| Colors | Purple, Gold, and White |
| Publication | The Vision |
| Chapters | 204 active |
| Members | 150,000+ active 246,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | 3730 Grand Boulevard Brookfield,Illinois 60513 United States |
| Website | www |
Delta Mu Delta (ΔΜΔ) is an internationalhonor society that recognizes academic excellence in baccalaureate, master's, and doctoratebusiness administration programs. Its chapters are only located at institutions that are accredited by theAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. It is a member of theAssociation of College Honor Societies.
Delta Mu Delta was founded atNew York University on January 16, 1914, by a deanJoseph French Johnson and professors George Burton Hotchkiss, Charles W. Gertstengerg, Edward J. Kilderf, and John R. Weldmon from the university's School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance.[1][2] The purpose of the Delta Mu Delta honor society is to promote higher education in business administration by recognizing and rewarding academic accomplishments.[1][2]
To better serve the goals of the society, Delta Mu Delta established a national council and applied for a national charter in 1951.[1] Its national council consists of its national officers and the faculty moderator for each chapter.[1] The officers include the president, vice president, and secretary.[1]
Delta Mu Delta was incorporated in Pennsylvania on August 12, 1962.[3] By 1962, the society has nine chapters and 1,640 initiates.[1] Delta Mu Delta became a member of theAssociation of College Honor Societies in 1963.[2] In January 1992, the society signed an exclusive agreement with theAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs stating that all future chapters of Delta Mu Delta must be established at ACBSP-accredited colleges and universities.[4] Many former chapters withdrew and becameBeta Gamma Sigma chapters when their host institutions have achieved AACSB accreditation.
Delta Mu Delta chartered its first international chapter in 2008.[3] In 2009, the society had 203 active chapters and 150,000 members.[2] In 2024, it has more than 246,000 members across more than 290 chapters.[5] Its national headquarters is at 3730 Grand Boulevard inBrookfield, Illinois.[4]
The name Delta Mu Delta was selected as a monogram for the society's mottoDia Mathessos, Dynamisor or "Through Knowledge, Power".[1][4]
The society's badge is a gold key in the form of the triangular Greek letter Delta.[1] On one side of the key is a ship with full-blown sails with the Greek lettersΔΜΔ below it; the ship symbolizes the business activity.[1]
The society's colors are purple, gold, and white. Its publication isThe Vision.
As of 2024, Delta Mu Delta has 204 active chapters.[4] It has chartered more than 290 chapters.[5]