February 13, 2025

Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Weis School of Business has been reaccredited by the International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — a worldwide marker of quality in business education.

Only about 5% of the world’s business schools earn AACSB accreditation. First accredited 28 years ago, Susquehanna is one of nine private, undergraduate-only business schools in the world with this distinction.

“AACSB accreditation sets the benchmark for excellence among business schools,” said Emma Fleck, interim dean of Susquehanna’s Sigmund Weis School of Business. “Earning it reflects our faculty’s unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier education — blending innovative teaching methods with real-world experience — while ensuring our students meet the highest standards in business education.”

Susquehanna’s business school received several special commendations for:

• The guarantee of international internships.
• Adding Bloomberg certification to the curriculum.
• The Global Business Perspectives and the Fundamentals of Business experiential learning courses that culminate in the Executive Showcase Day, which were cited as being impactful for first-year and transfer students.
• The Diversity Advocate in Residence, who provides additional support for students of color by visiting classes, offering drop-in office hours, holding workshops and collaborating with students on projects to promote diversity and inclusion.
• The university-wide Early Advisor Program that assigns a faculty member as soon as a new student enrolls.
• The Professional Mentoring Program that actively engages alumni with current students.

AACSB now has 1,037 accredited institutions in over 65 countries and territories. Achieving this milestone ensures greater access to high-quality business education for learners around the world and businesses seeking top talent

The AACSB reaccreditation process is conducted regularly to create an ongoing focus of continuous improvement for accredited schools. Susquehanna’s Theresa Finley, associate professor of economics, led the business school’s reaccreditation effort.

“Attending an AACSB-accredited school gives students a competitive edge,” Finley said. “Those familiar with business education recognize the prestige that comes with this accreditation and the high standards to which our students are held.”