The College of Charleston School of Business has maintained its dual accreditation in both business and accounting by AACSB International (AACSB), a distinction earned by fewer than 200 business schools worldwide.
AACSB is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders.
“Maintaining this prestigious accreditation is a significant accomplishment for our School of Business,” says Paul Schwager, dean. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to meaningful goals, fostering strong connections, and achieving impactful results. We are grateful to our entire School of Business community – faculty, staff, students, alumni, Board of Governors, and community members – who participated in the accreditation process.”
The College of Charleston School of Business offers a dynamic and innovative learning experience through its undergraduate, graduate, executive, and continuing education programs, which emphasize experiential learning. The school features several centers and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and community engagement. Notably, the School of Business houses its own Student Success Center, a headquarters for advising, career exploration and professional development.
AACSB-accredited schools ensure students receive the highest quality business education, equipping them with the knowledge and high-demand skills that employers and society need. Only 6 percent of the world’s business schools achieve this important accreditation.
The School of Business earned its initial accreditation for its business program in 1988. In 1994, it achieved dual accreditation in business and accounting, reinforcing its commitment to excellence. With the business school’s recent extension of accreditation, a total of 1,037 institutions across more than 65 countries and territories are accredited. Only 195 institutions worldwide, making up fewer than 2% of business schools, have achieved separate accreditation for their accounting programs.
The business school’s dual accreditation is something that Robert Hogan, chair of the Department of Accounting and Business Law, is proud of.
“Our accredited accounting program is a point of distinction for both the School of Business and the university,” says Hogan. “With expert faculty, a strong undergraduate curriculum, an active Beta Alpha Psi chapter, and a rigorous master’s program, we prepare our students for successful careers as accounting professionals.”
The School of Business will maintain its accreditation for the next five years, with the accreditation cycle extending to six years in 2026.
