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AACSB Accreditation: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Accreditation is more than just a fancy term to distinguish reputable schools from the rest. In many ways, accreditation focuses on providing students with the best quality education, skill sets, training, and faculty members to launch them toward their desired careers. For students interested in business schools, that starts with looking for programs that have … Continued

AACSB reaccredits ACU’s College of Business Administration, marking 20 years of accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) announced the six-year extension of ACU’s business accreditation for Abilene Christian University’s College of Business Administration (COBA), which has been continuously accredited by the organization since 2004. The mission of AACSB is to elevate the quality and impact of business schools globally, accrediting more than … Continued

ACU Remembers: Dr. Ray McGlothlin Jr.

    At his alma mater, Dr. Ray McGlothlin Jr. (’49) was known to call Board of Trustees meetings to order by starting a song instead of rapping a gavel. He loved to sing. Not everyone who knew him knew about the oil company he founded, or the medical software company, or the corporate and … Continued

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ACU alumna, board chair April Anthony honored as 2021 AACSB Influential Leader

April Anthony, Abilene Christian University alumna and board chair, is one of 25 business school graduates honored by AACSB International – the world’s largest business education alliance – in its 2021 class of Influential Leaders. The initiative recognizes notable alumni from AACSB-accredited business schools whose work inspires the next generation of leaders.  Anthony is CEO … Continued

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On-Campus or Online MBA Program — Which Is Right for You?

Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees are the most popular graduate degree programs that students pursue, according to a 2016 survey cited by U.S. News. While the traditional on-campus MBA program still appeals to many aspiring business leaders, online programs are here to stay. Weighing the pros and cons between an on-campus versus a … Continued

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Can You Get an MBA if Your Bachelor’s is Not in Business?

If you’re thinking about pursuing your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree but are afraid your bachelor’s in biology (or anything but business) might hold you back, there’s no need for concern. It’s just one more MBA myth to think that your undergraduate degree has to be in business or economics in order for you … Continued