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Accreditation Council for Business Schools And Programs What Do Our Graduates Say? “By choosing an ACBSP accredited accounting program at my community college, I was assured high-quality instruction and an engaging educa- tional experience that provided me with the skill sets needed for success in today’s business world.” — Dana Sulser Practice Controller Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates, P.A. Lexington, S.C. “I chose an accredited university which met my demand for a student-focused, ACBSP accred- ited program that provided a range of skills that has enabled me to work in a global marketplace.” — Margaret McKnight Assistant to the Senior Director and Director of World Wide Medicinal Chemistry Pfizer Global Research, Chesterfield, MO ”With my interest in International Business and my former role as EVP Global Brands for Hilton Hotels, I chose an ACBSP ac- credited school that accommodated my busy schedule through e-learning options.“ — Ernest Wooden Jr. Senior Managing Director/EVP Alagem Capital Group, Beverly Hills, CA Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Overland Park, Kansas USA Brussels, Belgium Lima, Peru 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org www.acbsp.org Promoting Teaching Excellence and Higher Standards in Business Education A guide for students The Value of Choosing an ACBSP Accredited Business School version 12•13 ACBSP Accreditation: How does it improve the value of your education? Through ACBSP, you have access to a global education network. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) was founded in 1988 to create an accreditation process designed to fit the needs of business programs offered by colleges and universities by focusing on teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom. It is classroom learning that is most important whether you are an entering freshman, graduate student or adult learner. Visit our website for more information: www.acbsp.org Quality Standards • ACBSP accreditation standards are modeled on the Baldrige National Quality Program. Employers will find value in know- ing you graduated from a school that uses the same standards as those used by businesses, health care pro- viders, and oth- ers to recognize excellence. A Better Job • Earning your college or university degree from an ACBSP-accredited business school will better prepare you to compete for the best jobs. • ACBSP business schools promote close links with business and entrepreneurial initiatives, as exampled by its relationship with Enactus. This helps you to gain practi- cal experience and network with employers. • ACBSP-accredited busi- ness schools are committed to continuous improve- ment that ensures your business degree will give you the skills you need and employers want. Your Educational Investment • Graduates from ACBSP- accredited community col- leges should find it easier to transfer credits to a four-year degree program. • A business degree from an ACBSP-accredited col- lege or university should make it easier to gain acceptance for an MBA and other post-graduate programs. • ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is mea- sured and analyzed for quality, will ensure that you gain the right skills from your educational investment. Honor Societies What steps can you take to make sure you stand out among other business school graduates? Join a Business Honor Society! • ACBSP is affiliated with three international business honor societies - Sigma Beta Delta, Delta Mu Delta (baccalaureate/ graduate degree schools), and Kappa Beta Delta (as- sociate degree schools). All three provide lifetime membership in the society and financial scholarships. If you strive for academic excellence — to be a candidate employers will want to hire — then your motivation and ability can be recognized through membership in one of these honor societies. Global Network •ACBSP-accredited busi- ness schools form a global education network. This network provides member schools with access to exchange programs, study abroad programs, research programs and cultural enrichment for schools of all sizes. • ACBSP is the only ac- crediting body for busi- ness schools that presents an award to outstanding faculty members in order to motivate teaching excellence. • Students are recognized as major stakeholders in our standards. Through ACBSP, you’ll be better prepared to enter the fast-paced, global marketplace.