Flexible MBA<\/a> programs. AACSB International accreditation is the highest level of accreditation that a business school can procure, and less than 10 percent of the world\u2019s business schools have achieved this prestigious credential.<\/p>\nIn order to attain this level of accreditation, our faculty and staff work together to continuously identify opportunities for growth within the college, specifically pertaining to strategic management and innovation; participants \u2013 students, faculty, and professional staff; learning and teaching; and academic and professional engagement. Furthermore, the Rollins College of Business undergoes regular accreditation review visits in order to showcase the strides that have been made in each of these four areas and assess new opportunities for the betterment of our students\u2019 education.<\/p>\n
Regardless of whether you plan to study in a traditional, campus-based MBA program or in an online MBA, it\u2019s important to pursue a program that is dedicated to quality education and continuous academic improvement for the sake of its students. In a world with innumerable advanced degree options, students are able to feel confident in the quality of the 100% Online MBA and the Flexible MBA they achieve at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>At the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, we are proud to uphold accreditation from AACSB<\/a> International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) for the 100% Online MBA<\/a> and the Flexible MBA<\/a> programs. AACSB International accreditation is the highest level of accreditation that a business school can procure, and less than 10 percent of the world\u2019s business schools have achieved this prestigious credential.<\/p>\n