Accreditation and Student Achievement

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

The University of Mount Olive is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the institutional accrediting body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Founded in 1988, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global business education accrediting body with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder relationships, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

The Tillman School of Business is proud to have earned specialized accreditation for the following programs by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP):

  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in in Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
  • Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management

The following program will be submitted for ACBSP accredited status in 2026-2027:

  • The Bachelor of Science in Aviation and Business Management

The following program will be submitted for designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity in 2026-2027.

  • The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Applied Computer Science

ACBSP is dedicated to improving the quality of business schools and programs around the world, and ultimately to improving the practice of business in every industry around the world. ACBSP offers programs, services, and an accreditation process uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student learning outcomes. Accredited schools are required to go through scheduled rigorous peer review in order to maintain their accreditation.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation process focuses on the following:

(1) Recognizing teaching excellence;

(2) Determining student learning outcomes; and,

(3) Maintaining a continuous improvement model.

ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business programs will give students the skills employers want.

ACBSP may be contacted at 7007 College Blvd. Suite 420 Overland Park, KS 66211, (913) 339-9366.

Memberships and Endorsements

The Healthcare Management program is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

The Human Resource Management program is endorsed by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Student Achievement