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AACSB Accredited

At WIU, the undergraduate and graduate programs in accountancy and all business fields are accredited by AACSB International. The criteria and standards are applied in all departments and all majors to ensure a quality educational experience for all students.

Why AACSB International Accreditation?

AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

AACSB International accreditation assures stakeholders that business schools:

  • Manage resources to achieve a vibrant and relevant mission.
  • Advance business and management knowledge through faculty scholarship.
  • Provide high-caliber teaching of quality and current curricula.
  • Cultivate meaningful interaction between students and a qualified faculty.
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AACSB Reaffirmation of Accreditation

WIU has maintained its prestigious AACSB Business accreditation since 1978 and its supplemental specialized Accounting accreditation since 1998. Today, only 6% of institutions offering business degrees worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation, placing WIU among a highly selective group of business schools recognized for excellence. Every six (6) years, the School of Accounting and Business Administration participates in a review process. The 2025 reaffirmation extends accreditation across all undergraduate business degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Accountancy (MACC).

This extension reflects a rigorous, faculty-driven review demonstrating WIU's strong performance across faculty qualifications, teaching effectiveness, intellectual contributions, assurance of learning and engagement with industry partners and community stakeholders. Peer evaluators highlighted the School's continuous improvement mindset, mission-centered approach, alignment with workforce expectations and expanding societal and regional economic impact. The evaluation also recognized WIU's commitment to maintaining academically qualified and professionally engaged faculty who ensure that students receive a high-quality, relevant and future-focused education.

This accreditation shows WIU's commitment to providing the highest quality education and continuing a long legacy of excellence.