International Accreditation Council for Business Education

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

1,703

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs:

n/a

Students

1,703 Total Degree-Granting:

172	Public
1,347	Private Nonprofit
184	Private For-Profit

n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

n/a	Public
n/a	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

The IACBE accredits business, accounting, and business-related degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral U.S.-equivalent degree levels for institutions of higher education worldwide.

Sponsoring Organization:

n/a

International Accreditation Activity:

426	Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
n/a	U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
Yes	Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$841,251

$0	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

4	Full-time Employees
3	Part-time Employees
75	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

Decisions on accreditation are made by an independent board composed of individuals from IACBE-Member institutions. The Board of Commissioners is elected by the voting membership of the IACBE, and is composed of at least ten commissioners from the accredited members of the IACBE and at least one commissioner representing the general public. The board also appoints a non-voting, ex-officio Secretary of the Board.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Comprehensive Review every 7 years. Interim Quality Assurance Report at mid-point of period of accreditation. Annual reporting of student achievement

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: At least once every 5 years, more frequently if indicated.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

4	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
7	Initial Accreditation Granted
0	Initial Accreditation Denied
30	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
4	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
n/a	Notice or Warning
0	Probation
n/a	Show Cause
0	Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0	Actions under Appeal
0	Other