USVI Public Records

Document text

The Value of Considering ACBSP Accreditation When Making Your Business Decisions A guide for Employers Higher Standards in Business Education — Fully-Skilled Business Graduates How Are Our Graduates Viewed in the Marketplace? “ACBSP accreditation truly elevates the level of on-line learning and the value of the degree in the eyes of human resource professionals.“ — David L. Moody, Ph.D., SPHR, FACHE Vice President/CHRO Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS “I have sent several members of my executive team to get their MBA/DBA/PhD degrees from an ACBSP- accredited university that will prepare them for the one global economy in which we live.” —Yacov Geva, Chairman & CEO Card Guard AG, Neuhausen am Rheinfall Switzerland version 12•13 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Overland Park, Kansas USA Brussels, Belgium Lima, Peru 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org www.acbsp.org Accreditation Council for Business Schools And Programs ACBSP Accreditation: Global Network • ACBSP actively recruits schools from around the world to create a global education network. This network of member schools promotes cultural enrichment for schools of all sizes. • ACBSP is the only ac- crediting body for business schools that presents an international teaching award to outstanding faculty members in order to recognize and motivate teaching excellence. Strong Business Relationships • ACBSP-accredited institu- tions are required to create and foster links with local employers to promote a vibrant local economy. • All accredited schools have a business advi- sory board to consult for future skills requirements, plan programs, provide internships, and mentor students. • Businesses in local com- munities are viewed as major stakeholders in a collaborative learning process. Practical Business Skills • Accredited business schools follow core values defined by the Baldrige National Quality Program. All institutions must report on their process of con- tinuous improvement. • ACBSP accreditation requires classroom learn- ing to be measured and analyzed. • Business schools must conduct a self-study to demonstrate how spe- cific standards, includ- ing strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder focus, and measurement of student learning, are being met. High Performance Employees • Graduates are educated in programs that include the critical areas for business study. Common Profes- sional Components (CPCs) ensure immediate contri- butions to your business. • Graduates grounded in these critical areas of busi- ness study are more able to solve multi-disciplinary problems and be effective decision makers. • Student-centered learning approaches are required that provide graduates with practical problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, data analysis, environmental awareness, and good citizenship. Our Graduates Are Ready To Make Real-World Management Decisions. Critical Areas For Business Study • Graduates from ACBSP-accredited colleges and universities have been required to com- plete some if not all coursework for critical areas of business study, including: • Financial Accounting • Managerial Accounting • Marketing Management • Financial Concepts and Markets • Strategic Management and Leadership • Managerial Economics • Operations Management • Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making • Information Technology • Organizational Behavior • Human Resource Management 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 by focusing on teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom. ACBSP currently has more than 1225 member campuses in 53 countries. Visit our website for more information: www.acbsp.org How does it help produce graduates who are ready to function in a global marketplace? In What Ways Can ACBSP Accreditation Create Value For You? • Hiring New Employees • Tuition Reimbursement • Involvement in Business Advisory Boards • Support for Your Charitable Contributions • Creating Internship Opportunities