October 20, 2016
ACBSP Reaffirms Accreditation of La Roche College Business Programs
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2016 – The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at La Roche University.
“As a College that highly values continuous improvement and academic quality, we are pleased to be continuing the tradition of excellence that ACBSP reaccreditation affirms,” Lynn Archer, Ed.D., co-chair of the Management Division, said.
Established in 1988, ACBSP is the only organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate and baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the Management Division at La Roche meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP. La Roche was first accredited by ACBSP in 1995 and is required to go through the reaffirmation process every 10 years to maintain ACBSP accreditation.
“La Roche University has shown their commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale, said. “This reaffirmation of accreditation is evidence that La Roche University is committed to maintaining the highest quality business education for its students for the next 10 years, just as they have done since 1995.”
The Business Group of La Roche’s Management Division includes programs in: management, finance, international management, accounting, marketing and management information systems. Students in these programs acquire proficiency in all traditional core areas of business management, as well as their selected area of focus. The Business Group incorporates an interdisciplinary perspective through its professional and liberal education, leading to successful, just leaders within a constantly changing global society.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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