ACBSP Accreditation

Programs in the School of Business and Information Technology are accredited by ACBSP.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) includes all of Purdue Global’s online business degree programs, excluding certificate programs, the Associate of Applied Science in Small Group Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management. For more information on Purdue Global’s ACBSP accredited programs, visit www.acbsp.org.

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The Value of Choosing an ACBSP-Accredited School

This accreditation demonstrates that the School of Business and Information Technology has met standards of business education established by ACBSP that promote teaching excellence and continuous quality improvement.

The following Purdue Global School of Business and Information Technology programs are accredited by the ACBSP:


With a focus on student outcomes and how they are measured, the School of Business and Information Technology was showcased by the evaluation team for its best practice in the use of data to improve curriculum and student learning.

“Purdue Global welcomes the ACBSP accreditation, as it promotes positive student outcomes and emphasizes continuous improvement,” said Jeffrey M. Buck, PhD, dean and vice president of Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology. “We welcome the many opportunities it provides to find new ways to serve our students.”

According to the ACBSP, earning a business degree from an ACBSP-accredited college or university may aid students in gaining acceptance into MBA or other postgraduate programs.

ACBSP’s accreditation standards model the Baldrige National Quality Program, a performance award program that sets high standards for and recognizes excellence in businesses, health care providers, and others.


ACBSP provides guidelines for the relevancy of programs and courses that best serve students.