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C H A M IN A DE MAGAZI NE
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION
RECEIVES REAFFIRMATION ACCREDITATION
IN MAY, THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS EDUCATORS (IACBE) GRANTED REAFFIRMATION OF ACCREDITATION TO ALL CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR SEVEN YEARS.
“We are honored to have been granted reaffirmation of IACBE accreditation for seven years. It’s a testament to the School of Business and Communication’s rigor and high academic standards, and something only made possible by the incredibly hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and students,” School of Business and Communication Dean Bill Rhey said. “The accreditation process is rigorous and includes not only a monthslong self-evaluation, but a comprehensive independent peer review. The reaffirmation of IACBE accreditation means our School is continuing to meet nationally recognized standards of academic quality and public accountability.” In achieving reaffirmation of accreditation, the School had to show it was meeting compliance standards with nine critical IACBE accreditation principles, including those dealing with quality assessment and advancement, resources for programs and innovation in business education. Chaminade President Lynn Babington said the reaffirmation of accreditation is incredibly well-deserved and underscores the School of Business and Communication’s commitment to providing a hub for excellent, relevant and innovative business and management education in the islands. “Across its undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, the School of Business and Communication demonstrates an unwavering commitment to not only excellence but continuous improvement and growth,” Babington said. “Congratulations to the entire School for this, and special thanks to Dr. Rhey and his team for their tireless efforts to ensure quality programming while continuing to think outside of the box to meet existing and emerging community needs.” Indeed, the School of Business and Communication launched its new One Year MBA program in October. The innovative offering, with a hybrid schedule that includes Saturday instruction and online coursework, is geared toward working professionals seeking to take the next step in their careers. The program is built on a “business for good” philosophy that encourages community partnership. The School also offers a host of other programs, including undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Communication, International Studies and more. Its traditional MBA program includes several timely concentrations—from Healthcare Administration to Science and Technology Innovation—that allow students to pursue their passions as they seek to maximize their positive impact.
