Neff College of Business Extends Prestigious Accreditation

Neff College of Business Extends Prestigious Accreditation

The University of Toledo's John B. and Lillian E. College of Business and Innovation reaffirmed its standing as an elite business school with the extension of its accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Neff College of Business is one of only 6% of business schools worldwide to meet the association's high standards for accreditation and one of fewer than 200 business schools worldwide to maintain a supplemental accreditation for its accounting program.

"This accreditation reflects the excellence of our students and faculty at the Neff College of Business," said Dr. Anne Balazs, who oversaw the multi-year accreditation process as dean of the college. "Our job placement rate after graduation is higher than 90%, and approximately 85% of our students intern at companies large and small, in Toledo and beyond. Neff faculty members are internationally known and publish in the top journals in their respective fields, and our alumni, donors and business community members provide resources that make the Neff College experience impactful and rewarding. We are grateful for the teamwork that led to this important outcome."

Dr. Heba Abdel-Rahim is the interim chair of the Department of Accounting.

"Accounting accreditation requires meeting rigorous standards, and we are proud to uphold and continuously advance the quality and integrity of our accounting programs," she said. "This accomplishment reflects our continued dedication to student success, community engagement and scholarly excellence, and it reaffirms our standing among the top business schools in the world that hold dual accreditation in both business and accounting."

AACSB International is the largest business education network and global standard-setting body for business education, and accreditation through the association is recognized worldwide as the highest level of excellence a business school can achieve.

"AACSB congratulates each institution on their achievement," said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. "Every AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development and student learning. The intense peer-review process exemplifies their commitment to quality business education."