Topeka, Kan. – AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) has announced that the Washburn University School of Business has maintained its AACSB business accreditation for another five-year period, the maximum possible. AACSB International accreditation is a hallmark of excellence in business education earned by less than five percent of the world’s business schools.
“We see the outstanding work the faculty in the School of Business do reflected in the accomplishments of their students,” said Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, vice president of academic affairs for Washburn University. “This continuing accreditation is yet another indication of the excellence, accountability and innovation the Washburn campus and Topeka community have come to expect from our School of Business.”
“I am so grateful for the hard work of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, supporters and friends that allowed us to maintain this prestigious accreditation,” said Dr. David Sollars, dean of the Washburn University School of Business and professor of economics. “We truly appreciate that AACSB recognizes our continued efforts and commitment to high-quality business education.”
The Washburn University School of Business first achieved its AACSB International accreditation in 2006 and subsequently had it extended in 2011, 2016 and now 2021.
Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting students, educators and businesses worldwide. AACSB International accreditation provides a framework of 15 international standards against which business schools around the world assess the quality of their educational services. These standards ensure continuous improvement and provide focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate business education.
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