This program-specific accreditation is in addition to the university’s regional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, which was reaffirmed last year.

“This important accreditation further validates the quality of academic programs at WGU and demonstrates our commitment to continuous quality improvement in delivering world-class business education,” said Dr. Rashmi Prasad, WGU’s Academic Vice President for the College of Business.

Established in 1988, ACBSP is the only organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model.

WGU’s College of Business has more than 35,000 students in all 50 states, and to date has awarded more than 30,000 bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The nonprofit, online university pioneered competency-based education, which measures learning rather than time spent in class. Students complete courses as soon as they demonstrate that they have mastered the subject matter, enabling them to move quickly through material they already know so that they can spend more time on what they still need to learn. Designed to meet the needs of busy, working adults, students have 24/7 access to learning resources and receive dedicated one-on-one faculty support.