Ruston, La. (KNOE) – Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business and School of Accountancy are boasting an achievement that landed them among less than 6% of the world’s business schools.
Louisiana Tech’s COB and School of Accountancy received reaccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
AACSB’s standards hold prestige in the business world. More than 1,000 institutions worldwide have earned AACSB accreditation, and only 197 institutions hold supplemental AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs.
Louisiana Tech’s COB has been accredited by the AACSM since 1955, and the university’s School of Accountancy was one of the first 20 schools nationwide to receive separate accounting accreditation and the first in Louisiana.
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“The School of Accountancy’s AACSB reaffirmation reflects the dedicated work of our faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders,” said Dr. John Lauck, professor and director of Louisiana Tech’s School of Accountancy. “Their commitment ensures the longstanding legacy of success for our accounting programs.”
Louisiana Tech highlighted several achievements that earned them reaccreditation:
Increased undergraduate enrollment by 5% and graduate enrollment by 47% since Fall 2019Continued climb in U.S. News & World Report rankings at both undergraduate and graduate levelsIncreased elite research journal publication by 30% compared to previous five-year cycleMaintained strong placement rates: 98% (undergraduate), 98% (MBA), and 100% (MAcc) within six months (2022-23)Raised over $7.7 million in private giving to support mission-centric initiatives within the collegeLaunched three new certificate programs and two MBA concentrations, in addition to developing a host of innovative courses across the undergraduate and graduate curriculumContributed to regional economic and workforce development by bolstering the Center for Economic Research, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Center for Information Assurance, which received re-designation by NSA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (research and education) highlights
“By maintaining AACSB accreditation, we further illustrate our commitment to quality and continuous improvement,” Martin said. “We take great pride in providing students with innovative learning opportunities, conducting high-impact research, and actively engaging with our alumni and corporate partners. I look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence over the next six years and beyond.”
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