FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE RECEIVES EXTENSION OF ACCREDITATION BY AACSB AND GLOBAL RANKING FOR BUSINESS PROGRAM
30 Abril 2024 - 11:12AM
Florida Southern College's Barney Barnett School of Business and
Free Enterprise has received an extension of accreditation from the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International, the world’s most prestigious business school
accreditation organization. Additionally, the School received a
top-10 ranking in the nation by CEO Magazine.
To receive accreditation is to showcase the standards set forth
by the AACSB including strategic management and innovation, learner
success, thought leadership, engagement, and societal impact. This
news comes with great honor, as AACSB accreditation is earned by
less than 5 percent of business schools globally. Following the
recommendation of the Peer Review Team and the Continuous
Improvement Review Committee’s rigorous review process, the
extension was concurred and ratified by the Board of Directors.
"This Extension of Accreditation by AACSB reaffirms our
commitment to providing a high-quality business education that
meets global standards of excellence. It recognizes the hard work
and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who are
cornerstones of our continued success,” explains Dr. J. Michael
Weber, dean of the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free
Enterprise at Florida Southern College.
Dean Weber has developed and grown the undergraduate and
graduate business programs throughout his tenure, providing
students with practical, immersive, and engaged learning practices.
The programs work to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and
experiences required to excel in the ever-changing business
landscape.
“This serves as a springboard for us to continue our journey of
excellence and pursue new initiatives that will further elevate our
reputation and impact in the world. We will continue to innovate
and push the boundaries of business education, as we explore new
approaches to teaching and learning, embrace emerging technologies,
and adapt to the evolving needs of our students and the business
community,” said Weber.
In addition to accreditation extension, FSC landed in CEO
Magazine’s Tier One of Global MBA Programs, top-30 worldwide and
top-10 nationwide. Using a ranking system entirelygeared and
weighted to fact-based criteria, CEO Magazine aims to provide
potential students with a performance benchmark for those schools
under review.
Florida Southern College's Barney Barnett School of Business and
Free Enterprise is deserving of its position as an internationally
recognized institution that offers exceptional business programs.
With the AACSB accreditation extension and CEO Magazine Global MBA
rankings, FSC has proven its excellence in providing students with
a top-tier business education that prepares them for success in
their careers. Commitment to innovation, practical learning, and
curriculum standards ensures that it remains at the forefront of
business education, preparing students for future careers.
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About Florida Southern CollegeFounded in 1883, Florida Southern
College is the oldest private college in the state. The College
maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+
undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in
business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy.
Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an
award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30
NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked
at #8 among the “Best Regional Universities in the South” by U.S.
News & World Report in its 2022 “Best Colleges” guide and is
included in The Princeton Review’s 2023 Best 388 Colleges guide and
the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023.” The 2022-2023 Colleges of
Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern’s AACSB accredited
Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the
College’s School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of
Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News &
World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the
Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann
Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost
programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to
the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright
architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review’s top 20
“Most Beautiful Campus” national listing for 13 consecutive years.
Connect with Florida Southern College.
- Becker Business Building at Florida Southern College
- Florida Southern College Campus in Lakeland Florida
Stacy Walsh
Florida Southern College
863-797-6387
slwalsh@flsouthern.edu