The Nelson Rusche College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction held by only 6% of institutions offering business degrees worldwide. Academic programs leading to the following degrees are accredited by AACSB through July 2030:

With strong enrollment, outstanding students, and a host of top-flight programs, the Rusche College of Business is aligned with the highest global standards in business education and prepares graduates for careers in a wide array of disciplines.

Learn more about why accreditation matters for business schools.


Programatic scope:

SFA has been granted an institutional accreditation for all business degrees within the institution.  As such, programs with business discipline content below the threshold are not included in the scope of the accreditation.

The following degrees, while offered within the Rusche College of Business, are not included in the scope of AACSB accreditation:

  • Bachelor of Arts in economics
  • Bachelor of Arts in media and communication
  • Bachelor of Science in hospitality administration
  • Bachelor of Science in media and communication
  • Master of Arts in mass communication