AACSB International Accreditation

AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

What does AACSB Accreditation mean to students?

AACSB International business and accounting accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review process. These business schools set forth a thoughtful and strategic plan, and then marshal the resources to achieve a vibrant and relevant mission. Curricula are evaluated in terms of outcome; for instance, employers are often polled as to a graduate’s performance.

AACSB International accreditation demands a superior faculty, supporting high-caliber teaching and meaningful interaction between students and faculty. Less than one-third of U.S. business schools and only 15% of business schools worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation. This distinction is an achievement requiring a tremendous amount of effort. It's worth it.

What does AACSB Accreditation mean to SOBA graduates?

An AACSB International accredited school returns your investment by delivering a competitive advantage in today's global business world. Enrollment at an accredited school makes you a member of an elite group of emerging, competitive business leaders.

Schools accredited by AACSB International meet the challenge of preparing students to contribute to their organizations and the larger society, by enabling them to grow personally and professionally throughout their career.

What does AACSB Accreditation mean to Employers?

AACSB International accreditation continuously challenges business schools to perform at the highest level. Prospective employers are assured that graduates come from a program where the content and quality have been meticulously evaluated by a team of peer reviewers, including deans of some of the world's most prestigious business schools. This process ensures that programs at AACSB International accredited schools are current, provide relevant knowledge, and reflect an understanding of today's complex business environment.