Walsh University’s DeVille School of Business has been awarded accreditation of its business programs after a rigorous evaluation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners.
“Our recently-earned ACBSP accreditation is a testament to our transformative curriculum and excellent faculty,” noted Dr. Michael A. Petrochuk, Professor of Business at Walsh University. Petrochuk continued, “More than that, ACBSP recognized that we make a difference in our students’ lives every day – preparing them for successful business leadership careers.”
Through receiving this specialized business accreditation, DeVille School of Business students will gain a competitive advantage throughout their careers. According to Dr. Petrochuk, “As one of the top business schools in the region, we leverage real-life experiences, faculty with professional experiences, and unique networking opportunities to deliver business graduates who make a difference.” Walsh’s DeVille School of Business undergraduate and graduate students succeed in the modern business world.
The DeVille School of Business offers 10 undergraduate majors, four degree completion programs and four MBA (Master of Business Administration) specialties that produce graduates who have been hired by some of the most successful companies around the world.
With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered through Walsh University meet the rigorous educational standards established by the ACBSP.
Based on the Baldridge Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.
“Walsh University has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale. “This accreditation is evidence that Walsh University is committed to providing the highest quality business education for their students.”
ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s global mission is to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement. ACBSP’s 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.
