AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) has accredited business schools since 1916. Accreditation means an independent organization has reviewed a school against global standards and confirmed that it meets them.
Schools earn accreditation through a peer review of their:
- Faculty qualifications
- Curriculum
- Student learning outcomes
- Commitment to continuous improvement
To remain accredited, schools are reviewed again at regular intervals. OU’s Price College joined AACSB in 1925 and has been fully accredited since 1926.
Is AACSB Accreditation Important?
For many students, yes. Employers, graduate schools and professional organizations recognize AACSB accreditation as a mark of a rigorous business education. It also makes schools easier to compare, since every accredited school meets the same standards for faculty, curriculum, and outcomes.
Do Online Programs Carry the Same Accreditation?
Yes. AACSB accredits the business school as a whole, so Price College’s online programs hold the same accreditation as its on-campus programs. Online programs are designed and delivered by Price College, held to the same AACSB standards, and lead to the same University of Oklahoma degree. If you’re comparing AACSB-accredited online schools, that consistency is what lets you study on your own schedule without giving up quality.
Which OU Online Programs Are AACSB-Accredited?
Each online program offered by the Price College of Business carries Price’s AACSB accreditation.
Whichever path you choose, you’ll study at one of the AACSB online business schools that employers trust, on a schedule that fits your work.
