Rigorous AACSB Accreditation
All three MBA programs and the undergraduate program of the
College of Business Administration are fully accredited by AACSB
International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business. AACSB International accreditation represents the
highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
It is the hallmark of excellence in management and business
administration education.
Earning the rigorous AACSB accreditation places
Stanislaus State in the top 5% of business schools
worldwide.
Organized in 1916, AACSB International is recognized as the
premier accrediting organization for undergraduate and graduate
degree programs in business administration. Universities that
pursue AACSB accreditation take quality assurance a step further
to earn this voluntary, specialized accreditation. It
confirms their ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining
the highest educational standards, attracting and retaining the
highest quality faculty and producing graduates that are highly
skilled to excel in their careers. Fewer than 5% of
business schools worldwide have passed the rigorous and
comprehensive evaluation and peer review to meet all of the AACSB
standards and earn their coveted accreditation.
Securing and maintaining the stringent AACSB accreditation is
evidence of the College’s ongoing commitment to their mission,
vision and goals. Students and graduates of our business programs
are assured a distinguished educational experience that includes
cutting-edge, real-world curriculum, highly credentialed and
professional faculty, and supportive learning resources and
services to advance their performance and career. Employers
recognize and value AACSB International accreditation. Their
hiring managers and recruiters seek out program graduates because
they possess the real-world knowledge and skillset they
require. Communities view AACSB International accreditation
as an indication of the availability of a highly qualified
managerial workforce in their region.
Cutting Edge Curriculum
Managers are expected to lead their organizations through the
turbulence of changing economies, global and international
issues, and systems which are forged with constant change and
realignment. Our EMBA Program not only focuses on core management
competencies, but builds on those competencies with the
leadership and strategic skills necessary in today’s highly
dynamic and global business environment. The focus of this EMBA
curriculum is to build leadership and strategic skills to address
the global, people, technology, supply chain, and ethical
challenges that today’s business market faces.
Highly Qualified Faculty
The EMBA curriculum is taught by highly qualified
scholar/practitioners whose expertise include practical
experience, theoretical knowledge, and scholarly activities.
Candidates approach their classroom learning environment from a
professional and scholarly perspective. Additionally, considering
that many students in the program are from highly skilled and
experienced backgrounds, the curriculum focuses on cutting edge
areas of leadership and management with a specific focus on the
applications of the subjects. Students gain creative solutions to
their organizational challenges, and have the opportunity to
engage in professional dialogue and network with their
colleagues.
Creative Course Delivery
A hallmark of this program is its creative, accelerated, and
professional based delivery strategy. Students obtain their
graduate degrees without compromising their professional and
personal priorities. The small class size allows the delivery of
a personalized education and is an ideal environment for students
to collectively discover new solutions to their organizational
challenges. Additionally, cutting edge distance learning
technologies not only provide flexibility, but also further
enhance knowledge and skills in the use of technology in
organizational systems.
Flexibility of Schedule
The EMBA class schedule fits the demanding schedules of working
professionals through utilizing various cutting edge distance
learning technologies and by offering work-shop type classes that
meet on Saturdays, and are specifically tailored to each cohort
group.
Small Class Size
A special benefit of the EMBA program is the small cohort based
class size. Students in the program develop close collegial
relationships with their colleagues and faculty. Students in the
program come from diverse backgrounds such as corporate,
governmental, and non-profit organizations. This diversity,
coupled with small class size and in-depth dialogues, provides a
rich and professionally based learning environment.