Wesleyan’s school of business is vying for contention with business schools worldwide.
A member of the Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 2007, Wesleyan’s business school began the rigorous process of also being accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools and Business.
“The benefit is that the accreditation makes you go through a process of improving yourself every day,” said Sameer Vaidya, associate dean of the school of business. “It makes sure that you’re offering the best possible education to your students.”
Associated with the prestigious Baldrige award, known for recognizing role-model business associations, the AACSB ensures that schools are hiring the best faculty, using the best technology and conducting research that allows them to stay current in their field. Out of about 3,000 business schools in the country, only about 500 are recognized by the AACSB, Vaidya said.
“It allows you to stay proactive and engaged in your profession, which helps the students,” he said. “The students are then getting an education that is current and cutting edge.”
Vaidya also said accreditation by the AACSB will help students find jobs and get into graduate school. Although not all graduate schools may be familiar with Texas Wesleyan, they all recognize the AACSB, he said.
Dr. Hector Quintanilla, dean of the school of business, said students will receive multiple benefits from the accreditation.
“Their degree will come from a school with the premier international accreditation agency for schools and colleges of business,” he said. “It opens doors wider for students in the business sector.”
Quintanilla cited Lockheed-Martin as an employer who won’t hire students whose business degree didn’t come from an AACSB accredited school.
“It’s obviously for the best,” said Lydia Reyes, senior finance major. “It’s better for us as students. They’re going to change their teaching styles, and we’re going to get our money’s worth.”
The process could take up to seven years and will put the business school on par with those of Texas Christian Uniersity and the University of North Texas.
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