Davis College of Business and Technology Extends Prestigious AACSB Accreditation
The Davis College of Business and Technology is among 72 institutions that have recently extended their business accreditation by AACSB International (AACSB). Davis College is among only six percent of colleges and universities worldwide that are AACSB accredited.
鈥淎ACSB congratulates each institution on achieving AACSB accreditation,鈥� said Stephanie Bryant, executive vice president and global chief accreditation officer at AACSB. 鈥淭he commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of each school鈥檚 dedication鈥攏ot only to its students, alumni network, and greater business community鈥攂ut to society as a whole.鈥�
The AACSB now has 1,055 accredited institutions in over 69 countries and territories and 197 institutions with AACSB accreditation for accounting programs.
The JU Davis College of Business and Technology is the only AACSB-accredited private business school in North Florida and South Georgia. The Davis College of Business and Technology received its AACSB accreditation in January 2010. As of February 2025, it has maintained this accreditation for 15 years.
鈥淢aintaining our AACSB accreditation affirms our commitment to excellence in business education. It reflects the dedication of our faculty, the ambition of our students, and the strength of our partnerships with industry,鈥� said Dr. Barbara Ritter, dean of the Davis College of Business and Technology. 鈥淎s the only private AACSB-accredited business school in North Florida and South Georgia, we鈥檙e proud to uphold the standards that prepare our students to be innovative, ethical leaders who will shape the future of our region and beyond.鈥�
Achieving AACSB accreditation is a mission-driven, rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities, mentorship with an AACSB advisor, and a peer-reviewed evaluation focused on continuous improvement.
During this multi-year path, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan to achieve their mission and align with AACSB鈥檚 accreditation standards. These principles-based standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation and research as well as teaching and learning.