SHREVEPORT – The accreditation of LSU Shreveport’s College of Business has been extended by the most prestigious business accreditation body, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
LSUS is part of an exclusive worldwide group with less than six percent of colleges and business schools earning AACSB accreditation.
"The LSUS College of Business is proud to have more than three decades of continuous accreditation by AACSB,” said Dr. Mary Lois White, dean of the LSUS College of Business. “This achievement reflects the commitment of our College of Business faculty and staff to providing a high-quality educational experience for our students.”
Achieving AACSB accreditation is a rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities, mentorship with an AACSB advisor, and a peer-reviewed evaluation focused on continuous improvement.
During this multiyear path, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan to achieve their mission and align with AACSB’s accreditation standards. These principles-based standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation, research, and teaching and learning.
“The commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of each school’s dedication—not only to its students, alumni network, and greater business community—but to society as a whole.” said Stephanie Bryant, executive vice president and global chief accreditation officer at AACSB.
Each business school is evaluated for accreditation extension every five years with the cycle lengthening to six years starting in 2026.
This accreditation extension recognizes the impact of the College of Business’s mission to educate, engage, and empower its students through an accessible and challenging curriculum and curricular and cocurricular activities.
Through its on-campus undergraduate and online undergraduate and graduate programs, the College of Business has been a key driver in LSUS’s record growth.
The university smashed its enrollment record (10,214 in Spring 2024) despite national financial headwinds that negatively impacted most colleges.
More than just an increase in numbers, LSUS is providing access to educational opportunities that are changing the trajectories for its students and their families.
LSUS ranked the best in Louisiana and top 20 percent nationally in the second annual Economic Mobility Index, which measures how effectively institutions assist low-income students to improve their socioeconomic level upon graduation. National think tank Third Way released its report this past September.
“Empowering students to pursue their goals through high-quality, affordable educational opportunities focused on career preparation is a primary driver of our strategic efforts,” White said. “We’re grateful for recognition of our positive impact on students in Shreveport-Bossier and throughout Louisiana.”
To learn more about LSUS’s academic offerings in the College of Business, visit the program’s website.
