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A Mark of Excellence
In April 2002, the ESU School of Business received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business after years of rigorous preparation and review.
Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for undergraduate and graduate programs in business. The AACSB seal is a mark of excellence borne by the highest echelon of business schools in the U.S. and worldwide. Only 15% of all business schools worldwide have been accredited by the association. Graduates of AACSB accredited schools have a distinct advantage because employers and graduate admission officers know those graduates have received a high quality business education.
In 1994, the Kansas Board of Regents gave ESU the authority to seek accreditation. Through accreditation, business schools provide stakeholders with the assurance that they:
- Guide educational delivery by a carefully constructed mission
- Select and support students to produce outstanding graduates
- Deliver degree programs with qualified faculty
- Structure learning through relevant curricula
- Contribute to knowledge through research and scholarship
Reviewers interviewed faculty and students and examined curriculum course syllabi, technology, faculty qualifications, community involvement programs, and resources for academic research.
Accreditation by AACSB International requires reaffirmation at regular intervals to assure future quality and to promote excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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| ESU School of Business Dean Sajjad Hashmi celebrates the School's AACSB accreditation at an April 2002 reception. |