DECATUR, Ill. 鈥 Several programs in were recently reaffirmed by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners, including the , , , , , and programs. This reaffirmation extends for the next 10 years.
鈥淓arning reaffirmation of our accreditation from ACBSP is an important recognition of the quality and rigor of the programs offered through the Tabor School of Business,鈥 said RJ Podeschi 鈥02, MBA 鈥04, Dean of the Tabor School of Business. 鈥淭his distinction reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students to maintaining the highest standards in business education while continually improving the ways we prepare graduates for today鈥檚 evolving business landscape.鈥
Millikin University was first accredited by ACBSP in 2005 and has maintained accreditation through the regular reaffirmation process every ten years. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business programs offered through the Tabor School of Business meet the rigorous standards established by ACBSP.
The Tabor School of Business integrates a competency-based curriculum with Millikin University鈥檚 signature Performance Learning approach, allowing students to engage in hands-on, real-world projects from the beginning of their studies. This approach ensures that students gain not only knowledge but also practical experience and professional skills that are highly valued by employers.
Through this reaffirmation, Millikin University continues to demonstrate its leadership in business education and its commitment to continuous improvement, preparing students for success in an increasingly complex and global business environment.
鈥淪tudents in the Tabor School of Business benefit from a learning environment that emphasizes both theory and application, which is essential for success in modern business careers,鈥 Podeschi said. 鈥淎CBSP accreditation is not just a recognition of where we are today, but a framework that encourages us to continually assess and strengthen our programs.鈥
About the ACBSP
ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP鈥檚 global mission is to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement. ACBSP鈥檚 global vision is to see every business program of quality accredited and pursuing continuous improvement. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001, 2011, and again in 2021, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels and the first to offer certificate accreditation. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at more than 1,200 campuses in 60 countries.
