VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Business has gained accreditation for its business administration program from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

The IACBE Board of Commissioners at its April meeting granted first-time specialized business accreditation to VCSU for its Bachelor of Science program with a major in Business Administration. The VCSU business administration major currently offers concentrations in four different areas: Agribusiness, Human Resource and Management, Managerial Accounting and Finance, and Marketing.

“This accreditation confirms our business department provides a high-quality education and prepares our graduates for the workforce,” said VCSU President Alan LaFave. “Congratulations to department chair Tammy Katuin and the entire business department on earning this prestigious recognition. It is validation of the excellence displayed by our business faculty, staff and students.”

The accreditation is good through April 2032 and was earned after VCSU demonstrated compliance with the IACBE Accreditation Principles through a rigorous process of self-evaluation and independent peer review.

“We are incredibly proud to receive this accreditation from the IACBE,” said Tammy Katuin, Chair of the VCSU Department of Business. “It reflects our commitment to providing a top-tier education that equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the business world. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students.”

In addition, the IACBE noted the VCSU Department of Business has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement, excellence in business education, and advancing academic quality in its business programs and operations.

The IACBE was founded in 1997 and is nationally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The IACBE is the leader in mission-driven and outcomes-based programmatic accreditation in business and business-related education for colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions whose primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning.

For more information about the VCSU Department of Business or to arrange an interview, contact Mark Potts at mark.m.potts@vcsu.edu or 701-845-7228.

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