April 05, 2024
By TCU Neeley School of Business
The TCU Neeley School of Business received re-accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) following a meticulous review process by the globally recognized association, whose stated mission is to elevate the quality and impact of business schools.
In addition to earning the business re-accreditation, AACSB also extended TCU Neeley’s accounting accreditation.
“This achievement affirms our commitment to academic excellence, exacting standards and continued advancement,” said Hettie Richardson, interim dean for the Neeley School of Business.
“Accreditation tells our stakeholders that the combination of Neeley’s faculty expertise, rigorous curriculum and extracurricular opportunities positions us to develop students into dynamic, innovative future business leaders who are prepared for evolving industries,” Richardson said. “With the ever-increasing pace of change in business and technology, we are training students with critical skills to support careers in roles and fields that don’t yet exist.”
AACSB accreditation has been established worldwide as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. The accreditation process includes an AACSB-assigned mentor, peer-review evaluation and an exacting external review of Neeley's mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs.
AACSB has 1,021 accredited institutions in over 65 countries and territories and 194 institutions with AACSB accreditation for accounting programs. TCU Neeley first achieved accreditation in 1963, and then achieved the supplemental accounting accreditation in 1994. The next re-accreditation visit for both programs will occur in 2028-2029.
“The commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of each school’s dedication – not only to its students, alumni network, and greater business community – but to society as a whole,” said Stephanie Bryant, executive vice president and global chief accreditation officer at AACSB.
