STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s College of Business has decided to withdraw from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), to devote full attention to its newly acquired accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

ACBSP was the first organization to offer specialized business accreditation for all degree levels. Tarleton State was one of the first universities to achieve this accreditation more than 30 years ago.

The College of Business began the AACSB accreditation process in 2013 and completed it last year. The change better aligns with programs offered at Texas A&M University.  

AACSB-accredited schools undergo a rigorous peer review to ensure they have the resources, credentials and commitment to provide a first-rate, future-focused business education. During the multiyear process, schools develop and implement a plan that meets accreditation requirements. 

Fewer than 6 percent of the world’s schools offering business degrees hold AACSB accreditation.

AACSB accreditation ensures continuous improvement and provides direction for schools to deliver on their mission, to innovate and to drive impact. It inspires new ways of thinking in business education and promotes excellence in all areas — teaching, research, curriculum development and student learning.

Serving more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 13 undergraduate programs and six graduate programs, the Tarleton State College of Business strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of students, the community and the broader discipline of business.

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.