Phases of the Accreditation Process
The process of IACBE accreditation of business programs proceeds in the following four stages:
- The academic business unit becomes an educational member of the IACBE.
- The academic business unit becomes a candidate for accreditation.
- The academic business unit undergoes an accreditation review.
- The IACBE Board of Commissioners determines the accreditation status of the academic business unit’s business programs.
Accreditation Process Flowchart
Does the institution have nationally-recognized institutional accreditation (or its equivalent), or appropriate governmental authorization to award degrees? Does the institution grant business degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral levels? Does the institution have a publicly-stated mission appropriate to a college or university? If yes…
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Submit Membership Application and Dues
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Accepted into Educational Membership
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Submit Application for Candidacy and Undergo Candidacy Visit
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Accepted into Candidacy
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Schedule Site Visit
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Prepare and Submit Self Study
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Accreditation Site Visit
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Receive and Respond to Site Visit Report
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Accreditation Review by Board of Commissioners
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Board of Commissioners Determines Accreditation Status of Business Programs
