Division of Business Accreditation Reaffirmed

June 28, 2023

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), www.acbsp.org, Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered through Northwestern meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.

Based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.

“Reaffirmation of our ACBSP accreditation shows that NWOSU and the Division of Business are committed to offering a high-quality learning experience for students,” Dr. Garret Lahr, Division of Business chair, said.

The business programs at Northwestern were first accredited by ACBSP in 2013. The institution is required to go through the reaffirmation process every 10 years to maintain ACBSP accreditation.

 “I am extremely proud of Dr. Lahr and our Division of Business faculty members,” Dr. Bo Hannaford, university president, said. “They all worked extremely hard and it paid off in the end. This now allows Northwestern to prepare for new ideas and goals within the Division of Business and that is exciting.”

Northwestern’s DOB is part of the university’s School of Professional Studies. The DOB provides four undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Accounting), Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Technical Management (B.A.A.S), and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (B.S. Organizational Leadership).

“I am proud of the DOB faculty for working hard to uphold high standards to ensure our students are prepared to enter the workforce and start businesses after college,” Lahr said. “I want to thank the administration for providing us with the resources and support we need to be successful. I would also like to thank our advisory councils and other community members who work with the DOB to help bridge the gap between academics and industry.”

To learn more about Northwestern’s DOB, contact Lahr at galahr@nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8510. Information also is available at https://www.nwosu.edu/school-of-professional-studies/business.

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CONTACT FOR RELEASE
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eedavis@nwosu.edu, (580) 327-8480