Brooklyn College is proud to announce that the Koppelman School of Business has earned an extension of accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the global accrediting body for business schools.
Offering degrees in accounting, business administration, economics, and finance, the Koppelman School is part of an elite group of schools worldwide that award business degrees at the bachelor's level and above, and is the only accredited business school in Brooklyn.
“Congratulations to everyone at the Murray Koppelman School of Business on achieving this prestigious honor,” said Dean Michelle J. Anderson. “Dean Qing Hu and the entire Koppelman faculty are making an extraordinary commitment to developing tomorrow's business leaders through hands-on experience and professional guidance.”
Here are just a few of the programs and initiatives that make Koppelman stand out.
- CUNY's first Bachelor of Business Administration program focused on diversity and inclusion in business. It embraces the liberal arts and focuses on addressing racial, ethnic, and gender inequalities.
- A popular fully online master's degree in business administration and accounting designed to be completed in one year for full-time students or aspiring professionals.
- MD Sass Investment Institute provides unique experiential learning opportunities for finance and investment students.
- Executive in Residence Program and Business Matters! An annual conference that connects students to expertise and opportunities through business industry leaders and successful alumni.
- Koppelman Entrepreneurship Competition to develop creative thinking and support student entrepreneurs.
“Being the only accredited business school in Brooklyn gives our students a competitive edge,” said Professor Dean Hu. “I would like to thank our faculty, corporate partners, and alumni business leaders for engaging with our students through initiatives such as the Executive in Residence program and Business Matters.” , we also offer a mentorship program. Our world-class faculty, real-world experience, and alumni engagement are what sets Koppelman apart.”
One recent example of how Mr. Koppelman connects students with industry professionals is a seminar with CitySphere, a leading real estate company based in New York City, that focuses on the complexities of selling in the real estate industry. This was a guest lecture for Associate Professor Cindy Pham's class on This is just another example of how Koppelman's School is building bridges between academic learning and practical industry insights.
Student Daviti Mkhize praised the guest lecture session.
“Listening to real estate expert Patrice Bellicoeur's inspiring journey in real estate was a unique learning experience in mastering the art of selling,” said Mkhize. “I learned the importance of building relationships, communicating effectively, and accepting rejection as an opportunity to grow.”
Achieving AACSB accreditation includes assurance of learning in the degree program, detailed evaluation of faculty intellectual contributions, industry and community engagement, and social impact, and a comprehensive peer review process that focuses on: , a rigorous, mission-driven process. Continuous improvement in all areas. During this multi-year initiative, the school will focus on developing and implementing programs to achieve its mission and align with AACSB accreditation standards. Standards based on these principles require excellence in areas related to strategic management and innovation, research, teaching and learning.
Founded in 1916, AACSB is the largest business education network of students, educators, and businesses worldwide, providing quality assurance, business education, and support to more than 1,600 organizations and 800 accredited business schools worldwide. Provides intelligence and professional development services. The accreditation process measures the quality of educational services against 15 international standards. This ensures continuous improvement and provides a focus for the school to pursue its academic programs and mission.
AACSB has 1,013 accredited institutions in more than 60 countries and territories, and 194 institutions are AACSB accredited for accounting programs. Achieving this milestone will make quality business education more accessible to learners and companies seeking top talent around the world.
“AACSB congratulates each institution on achieving AACSB accreditation,” said Stephanie Bryant, AACSB Executive Vice President and Global Chief Accreditation Officer. “Our commitment to accreditation reflects each school's dedication not only to its students, alumni network and larger business community, but to society as a whole.”
