AACSB Accounting Accreditation

When you choose an accounting program, you're making a significant investment in your future. Accreditation helps ensure that investment is supported by rigorous academics, qualified faculty and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Philip L. Kintzele School of Accounting holds separate accounting accreditation from AACSB International, the global standard for excellence in business and accounting education. This distinction reflects our commitment to preparing you for professional success through relevant curriculum, meaningful assessment and continuous improvement.

AACSB by the numbers

 

AACSB accredited

with a separate accounting accreditation from AACSB International.

 

~195

accounting schools worldwide hold separate AACSB accounting accreditation.

 

Continuous improvement

means student learning and program outcomes are regularly assessed and strengthened.

What AACSB accreditation means for you

AACSB accreditation helps ensure that your education is both rigorous and relevant.

That translates into:

  • Faculty who are qualified, engaged and active in their fields.
  • Curriculum that evolves alongside the accounting profession.
  • Learning experiences aligned with employer expectations.
  • A degree backed by a globally recognized standard of quality.

You may never see the accreditation process directly, but you'll experience the results through stronger courses, clearer learning outcomes and a program designed to prepare you for the profession.

Why continuous improvement matters

The accounting profession continues to evolve through new technologies, changing regulations and shifting employer expectations. AACSB accreditation requires schools to regularly assess student learning, review outcomes and make improvements based on evidence. That process helps ensure that what you learn today remains relevant tomorrow.

At CMU, that commitment is reflected in our curriculum, faculty development, professional engagement and ongoing assessment of student learning.

Quality in action

Accreditation is one part of a broader commitment to academic quality. Use the links below to learn more about how we maintain our accounting program quality.