The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at Northwood University.
“ACBSP accreditation is a reflection of Northwood University’s priority on preparing students for success in the global business environment,” stated Dr. Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice president and provost of Northwood University. “This reaffirmation underscores our institutional commitment, and even more importantly, our faculty members’ dedication to continuous improvement, teaching excellence, and providing an education rooted in the values of free enterprise, individual freedom, and personal responsibility.”
With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered through Northwood University meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.
Based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.
The business programs at Northwood University were first accredited by ACBSP in 2014. Institutions accredited by ACBSP undergo a comprehensive reaffirmation process every 10 years to maintain their status.
“Northwood University has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” stated ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale. “This reaffirmation of accreditation is evidence that they are committed to maintaining the highest quality business education for their students for the next 10 years, just as they have done since 2014.”
