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A New Standard for Business Education at Austin Peay

The College of Business celebrates a milestone built through years of focused work, community partnership, and a shared commitment to student success.

Watch the Announcement What Accreditation Means

Hear the Moment This Milestone Became Official

A Message for the Gov Community

I am incredibly proud of our faculty and staff, whose dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence have made this achievement possible. AACSB accreditation is both a recognition of their work and a testament to the culture of continuous improvement we have built together. At Austin Peay State University, this milestone is not a culmination, but a catalyst—one that challenges us to keep growing, to lead with purpose, and to expand our impact across Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Dr. Mickey Hepner Dean of the College of Business

WHAT IT MEANS

A Global Signal of Quality, Rigor, and Continuous Improvement

AACSB accreditation recognizes business schools that meet high standards for teaching, scholarship, learner success, strategic management, and societal impact. For APSU, it affirms a student-centered College of Business with growing regional reach.

Quality

Programs are reviewed against internationally respected standards for business education.

Momentum

The college continues to refine curriculum, outcomes, partnerships, and student support.

Impact

The work connects classroom learning with the needs of Clarksville, Nashville, and beyond.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Accreditation Strengthens Every Part of the College of Business Community

Students

Students earn a degree recognized worldwide. Accreditation strengthens career readiness, applied learning, and decision-making — positioning graduates for competitive jobs, graduate school, and advancement.

Employers and the Region

Employers gain graduates trained to think critically and apply knowledge in real-world settings. It strengthens the CoB's role as a regional talent engine and signals that partnerships here are rooted in quality and accountability.

Faculty and Staff

Accreditation recognizes faculty excellence, scholarship, and teaching innovation. This achievement reflects years of collaboration, data-informed decisions, and a shared commitment to student success — a culture win, not just a credential.

Alumni and Donors

ACSB accreditation strengthens the long-term value of every alumni degree, boosts institutional reputation, and positions the College to grow programs, partnerships, and impact.

We Couldn't Have Done it Without the Support of Our Gov Community!

Corporate Partners

Partners Who Helped Make the Work Possible

Chair of the Board

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