AACSB Reaffirms Double Accreditation for Barton School of Business
July 12, 2023
By Barton School of Business
About the Barton School of Business
Located in Kansas’ business hub and with significant ties to the business community,
the W. Frank Barton School of Business provides extensive applied learning opportunities.
With in-person and online options, Barton School undergraduate and graduate programs
are tailored to transform the lives of its students. It also holds a double AACSB
accreditation for business and accounting, which puts it in the top 1% of business
schools worldwide. The Barton School was established as the university’s College of
Business Administration and Industry in 1926 and has thousands of graduates around
the world.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has been reaffirmed
for all business and accounting programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB) for the next five years. This double accreditation keeps
the Barton School in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The Barton School has
held AACSB accreditation since 1970.
“Our double accreditation is a testament to the high-quality education and experience
delivered for our students and speaks volumes to the high caliber of our faculty,
staff and other key stakeholders,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School.
For schools with current accreditations, AACSB conducts reviews every five years to
ensure they meet the organization’s stringent standards. The rigorous external review
process includes examining the school’s mission, strategic planning, faculty and staff
qualifications, programs, curriculum, and many other significant and measurable effects
a business school has on society as a whole.
“Every AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas,
including teaching, research, curricula development and student learning,” said Stephanie
Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB, in a statement
congratulating each recently accredited institution. “The intense peer-review process
exemplifies their commitment to quality business education.”
Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education
alliance, connecting educators, learners and business to create the next generation
of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100 countries and territories, AACSB
fosters engagement, accelerates innovation and amplifies impact in business education.
“Receiving AACSB accreditation is a monumental achievement for any business school,”
said Dr. Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost at Wichita State University.
“Congratulations to the Barton School on maintaining more than 50 years of AACSB accreditation
and continuing to provide top business education for generations.”
