FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT 09, 2025
GREAT FALLS, MONTANA – The University of Providence (UP) is excited to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program was approved as an Educational Member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
The IACBE is an international organization that offers institutions a mission-driven and outcomes-based accreditation process for business and management education. As an Educational Member of the IACBE, the University of Providence’s Business Administration program has met the IACBE’s requirements for educational membership and has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education.
“Earning accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education is a tremendous milestone for the University of Providence,” said Caroline Goulet, Interim President and Provost. This recognition affirms the academic quality and continuous improvement built into our Business Administration program.
This accreditation underscores our commitment to developing graduates who not only achieve professional success but also make a meaningful impact in their communities. It is yet another step forward in strengthening the university’s mission of shaping leaders who are prepared to serve with integrity and excellence.”
IACBE membership brings many benefits. Among the leading benefits is access to the quality assurance process that can lead to business program accreditation for members. Additional benefits include counseling and mentoring services around IACBE accreditation. These services help members to prepare for accreditation by ensuring adherence and compliance to the following IACBE Accreditation Principals:
- Commitment to Integrity, Responsibly, and Ethical Behavior
- Quality Assessment and Advancement
- Strategic Planning
- Business Curricula and Learning Opportunities
- Business Faculty Characteristics, Activities, and Processes
- Student Policies, Procedures and Processes
- Resources Supporting Business Programs
- External Relationships
- Innovation in Business Education
“Becoming an educational member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) affirms our commitment to providing a quality, outcomes-based business education that prepares our students to lead with purpose, serve with integrity, and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace,” said Michael Kojetin, Assistant Professor of Business. “Our students are ‘Called for More,’ and our pursuit of IACBE accreditation reflects how our program is living up to this standard.”
The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (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 management education for student-centered colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions throughout the world. The IACBE has hundreds of member institutions and campuses worldwide and has accredited over 1,300 business and business-related programs in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and South America.
The IACBE’s World Headquarters are located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, 66215, USA. For more information, please visit the IACBE’s website at www.iacbe.org.
The University of Providence (UP) is a private, Roman Catholic Liberal Arts University founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Providence. The University of Providence honors the Sisters’ vision today by providing a mission-driven education to those that need it the most. UP is located in Great Falls, Montana and offers both undergraduate and graduate level liberal arts programs and health programs. For more information visit www.uprovidence.edu.
