The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Board of Commissioners for Baccalaureate/Graduate Studies has reaffirmed the accreditation of Northwood University’s business programs.
“ACBSP accreditation reflects Northwood University’s priority to prepare students for success in the global business environment,” said Dr. Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice president and dean of Northwood University. “This reaffirmation underscores our institutional commitment and, more importantly, our faculty’s dedication to continuous improvement, teaching excellence, and providing an education rooted in the values of free enterprise, individual liberty and of personal responsibility.
With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in accreditation of global business programs, ACBSP was the first organization to offer specialized business accreditation for all levels of study, from associate to bachelor’s in through doctoral programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered by Northwood University meet the rigorous educational standards established by the ACBSP.
Based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, academic program quality, faculty credentials and support educational to determine whether commercial programs provide a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continued quality. improvement.
Northwood University’s business programs were first accredited by the ACBSP in 2014. ACBSP-accredited institutions undergo a comprehensive reaffirmation process every 10 years to maintain their status.
“Northwood University has demonstrated its commitment to educational excellence and the quality improvement process by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Director of Accreditation Dr. Steve Parscale. “This reaffirmation of accreditation demonstrates that they are committed to maintaining the highest quality business education for their students over the next 10 years, just as they have since 2014.”