Mu Kappa Tau exists to recognize academic excellence and to encourage individuals seeking a  life-long commitment to an exceptional standard of ethics and achievement within the marketing  profession. The following lists the qualifications for membership.

*Students may also be nominated by the Department Chair or Department Supervisor as an  outstanding student when the school is on a pass/fail or no grading system

MKT offers members national recognition and campus chapter affiliation. The following lists  some benefits of membership.

• Association of College Honor Societies. Mu Kappa Tau is the only marketing specific honor  society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. This accreditation means that  MKT adheres to the highest academic standards and membership in this honor society is more  valuable than membership in other comparable organizations.
• Lifetime Membership. For a one-time $75 fee, a Mu Kappa Tau member is a member for life.  There are no yearly or monthly dues! This means that Mu Kappa Tau members have lifelong  access to travel discounts, magazine subscription discounts, and career launching tools.
• Certificate and Graduation Regalia Items. All members will receive a personalized Mu  Kappa Tau certificate, gold key membership pin, removable vinyl decal, and gold tassel charm.  For additional costs, members may also purchase MKT honor cords, medallions, and graduation  stoles to wear at their commencement ceremony.
• Resume Building. As a lifetime member of MKT, you may feature Mu Kappa Tau membership  on your resume to reflect academic achievement and dedication to the profession of Marketing.  This will note your academic leadership among fellow marketing students and make your resume  stand out from the rest.
• Networking. MKT members are given a lifetime invitation to attend Mu Kappa Tau’s Annual  Business Meeting at the PSE-NEF National Convention. This convention features five days of  professional programming, exclusive networking, and social events. You will also receive a Mu  Kappa Tau convention ribbon to promote yourself to faculty and employers at the PSE-NEF  National Convention. MKT members also have access to the PSE job search/job posting  network with over 40 corporate partner companies.
• Scholarships. Mu Kappa Tau awards five scholarships every year. Three scholarships are for undergraduate MKT members. One scholarship is for an MKT member who is also a member of  Pi Sigma Epsilon. Another is for MKT members who are also PhD students. Go to the MKT  website for more information about these scholarships and how to apply. Since MKT is  affiliated with the ACHS, members also become eligible for national scholarships ranging from  $500 to $1,500 and an internship in Washington D.C.

Marketing students and faculty may join MKT for a $75 lifetime membership fee. 

Included in your membership fee:

• MKT Gold Pin 

• MKT Tassel Charm 

• MKT Honor Cord