Accreditation is a term used to describe the review process educational institutions voluntarily undergo to prove their commitment to education quality and continuous improvement.
Learn more about accreditation.
Why Should I Find an Accredited MBA Program?
There are three basic reasons why it is important to find an MBA program:
- Accreditation ensures a quality education.
- You must be enrolled in an accredited MBA program to be eligible for most scholarships and grants.
- Employers prefer applicants with degrees from an accredited MBA program
How Can I Find Out if an MBA Program Is Accredited?
The U.S. Department of Educations Office of Postsecondary Education does not accredit business schools, but they do provide a database of schools and programs that have been accredited by reliable and recognized accrediting agencies. The database includes accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Get step-by-step instructions to determine if an MBA program is accredited.
Search for Accredited MBA Programs Online
- Accredited Online Colleges - Visit this site to learn more about accreditation and to see a list of accredited online colleges.
- AACSB International - Visit the AACSB website to find a worldwide list of schools accredited in business.
- BusinessWeek - See BusinessWeek online to review profiles and rankings for hundreds of accredited MBA programs.

