Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics as well as the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty within Berkeley's economics department.

ODE seeks to create a closely-knit network of economics honors students on the UC Berkeley campus by:

Holding social/intellectual economics activities
Advising on career related opportunities
Organizing active forums with recruiting employers
Offering support groups and tutoring opportunities
Distinguishing students who have excelled in economics