Beware of MBA Course Fraud

The Independent posted a must read article yesterday about MBA course fraud. If you plan to study outside the U.S.--and even if you don't--you should be aware that some schools with MBA programs give the impression that they are accredited when they really aren't.

Don't be a victim of fraud. Always, always, always check out accreditations with the three main accreditation systems outside the U.S.:

• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - Usually gives accreditation to North American schools, but also accredits schools worldwide
• EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) - Accredits 100 schools in 31 countries
• AMBA (Association of MBAs) - Accredits MBA programs worldwide