AACSB Accreditation

The business industry is competitive, complex and ever-changing. So how do we help our students move ahead?

CMU is among only 3% of institutions offering business degrees worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International in both business and accounting.

AACSB is the world’s largest business education alliance and the gold standard for excellence in business education. Accreditation ensures students gain a quality education relevant to today’s business world and that stands out to employers.

What AACSB means for you 

AACSB accreditation guarantees a business education that is both rigorous and relevant. That translates into:

  • Hands-on, project-based learning: You won’t just listen to lectures, you’ll work on real business challenges.
  • Faculty with industry experience: You learn from professionals who have led teams, built businesses and solved real problems.
  • Strong employer partnerships: Companies recruit here because they trust the quality of our programs and our graduates.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement: We constantly evaluate what we teach against employer needs and industry trends, then update curriculum and programs to ensure students graduate career-ready.
  • A degree employers recognize and value: AACSB accreditation signals excellence, putting you ahead in competitive job markets.
AACSB Accredited Accounting Program

AACSB by the numbers1

75%

of the top-paid CEOs from S&P 500 companies are graduates of AACSB-accredited programs.

96%

of graduates from AACSB-accredited schools land a job after graduation.

72%

of AACSB grads say their education helped them grow faster in their careers.

1.Source: AACSB (https://www.aacsb.edu/learners)