Hi -

I have previously written about accreditation of distance learning degrees and perhaps it is a good idea to give it a read if you haven’t already. Really, I cannot stress enough the need to have your school or course properly accredited.

Accreditation is a two-step process. There must be accreditation by one of these 6 regionally agencies

a) MSA: Middle States Association

b) NCASC: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

c) NEASC: New England Association of Schools and Colleges

d) NWCCU: Northwest Commission on College and Universities

e) SACS: Southwest Association of Colleges and Schools

f) WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

and then the course itself needs to be accredited by a professional body.

If you are planning to do a BSBA, MBA or MS (management) degree, it needs to be accredited by the AACSB, which is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The AACSB is regarded a the world’s premier professional accrediting body of business school programs.

By choosing an AACSB-accredited school, students can be sure that they will have access to a high quality library, qualified faculty staff and real-world relevant curricula that adequately prepares them for the job market.

These schools must carry out an annual review of their operations to ensure they are achieving the goals of the faculty and every 5 years, they are externally reviewed.

Prospective employers know that graduates of AACSB-accredited schools are better prepared to perform because they have received a first class education.

Here are a few AACSB accredited distance learning colleges. Simply fill out the forms  they provide to get more details on their programs.

Make it a great day

David