Excellence in Education: Stevenson’s Business and Accounting Programs Receive IACBE Accreditation

Stevenson University is pleased to announce that its Howard S. Brown School of Business and Leadership has received specialized accreditation for its business programs from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Accreditation by the IACBE is a means by which students, families, alumni, employers, and other institutional stakeholders can be assured that Stevenson’s business programs comply with high principles of excellence and follow best practices in business education.

“IACBE accreditation reflects a significant achievement for our business programs, and, most importantly, it supports the success of Stevenson’s students while advancing their careers and professional opportunities,” said Susan T. Gorman, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost.

To receive accreditation, the Brown School of Business and Leadership’s academic programs demonstrated compliance with the IACBE Accreditation Principles through a rigorous process of self-evaluation and independent peer review as well as through its demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in business education. IACBE accreditation applies to the following Stevenson business programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with tracks in
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Track
  • International Business
  • Sport Management
• Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing
• Master of Science in Healthcare Management (available through Stevenson University Online)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (available through Stevenson University Online)

Founded in 1997, the IACBE is the leader in mission-driven and outcomes-based programmatic accreditation in business and business-related education for colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions whose primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning. The IACBE grants accreditation for business and accounting programs only. Locations for program offerings are at the sole discretion of the member institution. Learn more at www.iacbe.org.

Originally founded in 1947 as Villa Julie College, Stevenson University serves more than 2,700 undergraduate students at its campus in Owings Mills, Md., as well as students in the University’s new Doctor of Psychology program and approximately 1,000 online graduate and bachelor’s students through Stevenson University Online. Stevenson is dedicated to creating connections to careers, a supportive community, and exceptional experiences in and out of the classroom to foster students’ academic, social, and professional success.