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Supporting Quality in Higher Education

What We Can Do For You

Integrity

Every interaction with our members is guided by our commitment to the principles of transparency and consistency. This creates mutual and clear understandings and ensures fair and value-adding results for institutions.

Quality Insurance

Because our processes are based on thorough and recognized best practices, our determination that an institution is in fact providing a quality educational experience for its students is respected by multiple stakeholders.

Collegiality

The work of accreditation is mediated through the relationships that are formed among all the participants, characterized by mutual respect, collaboration, and engagement around common interests.

Institutional Improvement

IABSP Standards create an institutional culture reflective of higher education’s best practices to guide and strengthen an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement.

IABSP Accreditation

IABSP recognizes higher education institutions for performance, integrity, and quality to merit the confidence of the educational community and the public. Our accreditation of postsecondary institutions is a voluntary, non-governmental, self-regulatory process of quality assurance and institutional improvement.

About the Association

The International Association for Business Schools and Programs is the recognized international accrediting body in USA, Europe and Asia for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees.

The purposes of accreditation include encouraging institutions to improve academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and, ultimately, student success. The IABSP focuses on community colleges, career and technical colleges, and junior colleges, through the creation and application of standards of accreditation and related policies, and through a process of review by higher education professionals and public members. IABSP evaluation of institutions assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations and agencies that an institution has clearly defined objectives appropriate to higher education; has established conditions under which their achievement can reasonably be expected; and appears in fact to be accomplishing them; is so organized, staffed, and supported that it can be expected to continue to do so.

Mission Statement
The mission of the International Association for Business Schools and Programs is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.

Vision Statement
To serve as the premier model for shaping and ensuring the quality of higher education throughout the world.

The International Association for Business Schools and Programs (IABSP) holds a position of significant importance in the world of business education. As a provider of accreditation, IABSP serves as a gatekeeper of quality, ensuring that institutions offering business programs meet stringent standards. Accreditation from IABSP is not just a badge of honor; it is a testament to an institution’s commitment to delivering education that is both rigorous and relevant in today’s dynamic business landscape. This recognition is particularly crucial in an era where the value of education is increasingly scrutinized and the market for business education is highly competitive.

Education, particularly in business and management, is a cornerstone of professional development and economic progress. IABSP’s role in accrediting business schools and programs underscores this fact. Through its meticulous accreditation process, IABSP ensures that educational institutions provide students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding required to succeed in the global business environment. This process involves a comprehensive evaluation of an institution’s curriculum, faculty, student services, and governance, among other aspects, ensuring that students receive a holistic and quality education.

Moreover, IABSP’s accreditation serves as a guidepost for prospective students and employers alike. For students, choosing an IABSP-accredited institution means opting for a quality education that will be respected and recognized across the business world. For employers, hiring graduates from accredited programs means tapping into a pool of individuals who have been educated to high standards and are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern business environment. In essence, IABSP’s accreditation symbolizes a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in business education, benefiting students, institutions, and the broader business community.

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