Accreditation
The WWU School of Business offers the following degrees that are accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP):
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, with Concentrations in Accounting, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, Finance, Management, and Marketing
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, Major in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, Major in Business Administration
The other degrees offered by the School of Business are not accredited by ACBSP.
ACBSP is a recognized international leader in mission-based accreditation with a focus on teaching excellence. In a nutshell, accreditation means that:
- Our program meets rigorous standards so students can be assured of receiving a quality education.
- The accredited degrees are more recognized nationally and internationally, and credits are more easily transferable (which is especially important for those going to graduate schools).
- The business education covers the knowledge and skills needed to compete in today's marketplace.
- Students can become lifetime members of Delta Mu Delta, an honor society, which recognizes academic excellence.
- Students can apply for scholarships available for accredited programs.
- Some professional certifications require accredited degrees.
View the ACBSP Student Brochure for more information about the advantages of accreditation.
For student performance outcomes, see the CHEA Student Achievement Report and the ACBSP Outcomes Performance Public Disclosure Report.
Student Learning Outcomes
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES BY PROGRAM
Bachelor of Business Administration | ||
Program |
Learning Objectives | Data Gathered |
Business Core | 1. Students will learn the core business knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in business. | Major Field Test Percentile (E, S) |
2. Students will learn to communicate business information clearly and effectively. | Capstone Course Project Evaluations (I,S) | |
3. Students will learn sufficient knowledge about, and appreciation for, high ethics and integrity in business. | Senior Survey (I, S) | |
4. Students will learn adequate job-seeking skills and have adequate resources for successful placement. | Senior Survey (I, S) | |
Accounting Concentration | 1. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in accounting. | Accounting Concentration Exam (I, S) |
2. Students will learn real-world knowledge and skills in accounting by participating in an internship. | Internship Survey (E, S) | |
Finance Concentration | 1. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in finance. | Finance Concentration Exam (I, S) |
2. Students will learn real-world knowledge and skills in finance by participating in an internship. | Internship Survey (E, S) | |
Management Concentration | 1. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in management. | Management Concentration Exam (I, S) |
2. Students will learn real-world knowledge and skills in management by participating in an internship. | Internship Survey (E, S) | |
Marketing Concentration | 1. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in marketing. | Marketing Concentration Exam (I, S) |
2. Students will learn real-world knowledge and skills in marketing by participating in an internship. | Internship Survey (E, S) | |
Entrepreneur-ship & Small Business Management Concentration | 1. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to start their own businesses. | Concentration Exam (I, S) |
2. Students will learn real-world knowledge and skills in small business by participating in an internship. | Internship Survey (E, S) | |
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration Major | ||
Program |
Learning Objectives | Data Gathered |
Business Core | 1. Students will learn the core business knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in business. | Major Field Test Percentile (E, S) |
2. Students will learn to communicate business information clearly and effectively. | Capstone Course Project Evaluations (I,S) | |
3. Students will learn sufficient knowledge about, and appreciation for, ethics and integrity in business. | Senior Survey (I, S)’ Alumni Survey (I, S) | |
4. Students will learn adequate job-seeking skills and have adequate resources for successful placement. | Senior Survey (I, S)’ Alumni Survey (I, S) | |
5. Students will learn the fundamentals of a foreign language | Courses Completed (I, S) | |
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Major | ||
Program |
Learning Objectives | Data Gathered |
Business Core | 1. Students will learn the core business knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in business. | Major Field Test Percentile (E, S) |
2. Students will learn to communicate business information clearly and effectively. | Capstone Course Project Evaluations (I,S) | |
3. Students will learn sufficient knowledge about, and appreciation for, ethics and integrity in business. | Senior Survey (I, S); Alumni Survey (I, S) | |
4. Students will learn adequate job-seeking skills and have adequate resources for successful placement. | Senior Survey (I, S); Alumni Survey (I, S) | |
Bachelor of Science, Global Development Major | ||
Program |
Learning Objectives | Data Gathered |
Business Core | 1. Students will learn the core business knowledge and skills needed for entry-level jobs in global development. | Major Field Test Percentile (E, S) |
2. Students will learn to communicate business information clearly and effectively. | Capstone Course Project Evaluations (I,S) | |
3. Students will learn sufficient knowledge about, and appreciation for, ethics and integrity in business. | Senior Survey (I, S); Alumni Survey (I, S) | |
4. Students will learn adequate job-seeking skills and have adequate resources for successful placement. | Senior Survey (I, S); Alumni Survey (I, S) | |
For student performance outcomes, see the CHEA Student Achievement Report and the ACBSP Outcomes Performance Public Disclosure Report.