Delta Mu Delta was founded by the Dean from Harvard University and four professors from Yale University and New York University in November, 1913. Delta Mu Delta, DMD, was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1952. In 1963 DMD was admitted to membership in the Association of College Honor Societies, ACHS, an organization of nearly 70 member international honor societies whose objec
tive is to maintain high standards for the recognition and promotion of academic excellence in higher education. In 1992 the Society established an affiliation with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, ACBSP. Delta Mu Delta is the International Honor Society for business programs accredited by ACBSP at the baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral levels. Delta Mu Delta Motto
The Greek letters in the Society’s name stand for
Dia Matheseos Dynamis,
signifying Delta Mu Delta’s motto:
Through Knowledge, Power
the power to manage creatively for social and economic good. Becoming a member of Delta Mu Delta is an honor indicative of earnest, intelligent purpose and rewarding achievement. This should be a goal of every person pursuing a degree in business administration where Delta Mu Delta membership is possible. The standards of Delta Mu Delta are high. Although many may not gain the Key, they should remember that the hard work done will bring its own rewards.
