Earning a business degree from on online institution that isn't accredited is a waste of time. Most employers and higher education institutions will not recognize a degree that was not earned from an accredited online college or university. You can find out whether or not a business program or institution is accredited by following these four simple steps:
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Less Than 5 Minutes
Here's How:
- Visit the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs by pasting this link in your browser:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx - Enter the name of the institution you are researching. Leave the "Address" and "City" fields blank.
- Hit the "Search" button at the bottom of the page.
- The institution's accreditation information will appear on the results page. Information may include institutional accreditation (for the whole school) or specialized accreditation (for programs or departments within the school.)
Tips:
- Learn more about accreditation and why it's important.
- Visit eLearners to learn more about the different types of accreditation (national, regional, and specialized.)
- Visit Online Colleges and Universities to learn more about finding the right accredited online college and to get a list of highly recognized online colleges and universities.
What You Need
- A computer with an Internet connection
- The name of the school or business program you are researching
