The prestigious that the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has successfully achieved the extension of its business program accreditation.
Widely considered the gold standard in business education accreditation, the , which places the BT天堂College of Business in an elite category of business colleges.
The College of Business received AACSB accreditation in 1984, and this extension earns continued accreditation for its 21 undergraduate business degrees and Master of Business Administration for another six years.
Dr. Tim Bisping, College of Business Dean and Professor of Economics
鈥淭he BT天堂College of Business delivers transformational, educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community,鈥� Dr. Tim Bisping, dean of the BT天堂College of Business and professor of economics, said. 鈥淎ACSB accreditation places us among a premier group of business schools worldwide, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in business education.鈥�
To earn AACSB accreditation requires a rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities and an on-site, peer-reviewed evaluation that focuses on continuous improvement. AACSB鈥檚 principles-based standards require excellence in areas relating to teaching, learning, strategic management, innovation, research, and service.
Bisping added, 鈥淥ur College is committed to providing our business students with the highest quality business education through a relevant curriculum to meet today鈥檚 workforce demands, hands-on learning experiences, and active engagement in the business community.
鈥淎s we continue to elevate our programs, we look forward to shaping future leaders and making a lasting impact in the lives of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve for many years to come.鈥�
About the BT天堂College of Business
Established in 1969, the BT天堂College of Business offers more than 20 undergraduate and graduate degree paths and certificates to equip current and future business professionals to successfully and ethically meet the changing business environment. Maintaining its AACSB accreditation since 1984, the program offers a thorough business education as well as opportunities for hands-on experience and industry networking. For more information, visit .
For the second year in a row, a BT天堂student team has competed in the business analytics competition at Manhattan College. Students in the CISA 4V71 Project Course began in February to analyze the dataset provided by the competition. After months of preparing, teams presented their results to a BT天堂committee in the form of a poster on May 1. Once the winning team was announced, they began preparing for competition against other university teams in New York City. 
