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Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation

Published: July 31, 2025 | Categories: Press Release
Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) proudly announces that Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has earned accreditation for its business programs, which is an achievement that places MSSU among the world’s leading business education institutions.

Founded in 1916, AACSB is the world’s longest-standing accrediting body for business schools and the largest global network connecting business education, industry, and learners.

“AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. “We congratulate Missouri Southern State University and Plaster School of Business Associate Dean Dr. Megan Douglas on earning accreditation and applaud the entire team, including the administration, faculty, staff, and students, for their roles in earning this respected honor.”

Regarded as the gold standard of business school accreditation, AACSB represents the highest level of quality and continuous improvement in business education. Fewer than 6% of the world’s institutions offering business degree programs have earned AACSB business accreditation. With this milestone, 1,068 institutions across 69 countries and territories are now AACSB-accredited in business, and 195 institutions hold supplemental accreditation in accounting.

“Achieving AACSB accreditation is a proud milestone for our institution and a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community,” said Dr. Megan Douglas, associate dean of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business. “This recognition affirms our commitment to delivering exceptional business education that meets the highest global standards and prepares students for successful careers.”

The accreditation process includes a rigorous peer-review evaluation and affirms that an institution has the faculty qualifications, strategic focus, and commitment to innovation and impact necessary to provide top-tier business education.

“MSSU’s commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication—not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole,” said Bryant. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders, and the addition of MSSU to the network of AACSB-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact for their institution, both locally and globally.”