Jul. 10—Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration has received a full extension of its AACSB accreditation, the highest standard of excellence in business education worldwide. This designation, which Niagara has held since 2001, follows an extensive review process and recognizes the exceptional quality of the business college's academic programs, faculty, and resources, as well as its commitment to continually enhance its future-focused business education in partnership with the business community.
"Our successful maintenance of AACSB accreditation validates our ability to provide a current, relevant, forward-looking, and globally oriented business education and a highly valued degree," said Mark Frascatore, dean of the college. "It is testimony to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and alumni to ensure our students receive both the knowledge and crucial experience that prepare them to become the next generation of great leaders."
AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is the leading global accreditor of business schools. AACSB International evaluates programs using standards that reflect the trends in today's business environment, including demographic shifts, global economic and societal forces, emerging technologies, and the increasing demand for accountability, social responsibility, and sustainable practices.
Those that receive this prestigious recognition join an elite group comprising fewer than 5 percent of the world's business schools.
In addition to high-quality business programs that are aligned with the needs of today's workforce, AASCB accreditation signifies outstanding faculty who are teachers, scholars, practitioners, and mentors; critical partnerships with the business community; and a focus on societal impact.
"Our faculty's engagement with our students was one of the things that most impressed the AACSB review team," said Frascatore. "They clearly recognized that our faculty is truly committed to the personal experience we are so proud of.
"Another highlight of the accreditation process was the opportunity to showcase our two new centers—the Center for Engagement and the Center for Global Citizenry," he continued. "Each is led by a faculty director who is committed to ensuring that all HCBA students graduate with a wealth of engagement experiences and a true understanding of what it is to be a global citizen."
Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration offers undergraduate degree programs in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing, with minors and concentrations in specialized areas such as fraud examination, economic crime, supply chain management, and food marketing. The college also offers an M.S. in finance and an MBA program with multiple concentrations.