FREDERICTON, May 30, 2023 — The University of Fredericton (UFred) is committed to providing its students with the highest possible quality of education. In demonstration of this commitment to academic excellence and rigor, UFred is pleased to announce that the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded UFred accreditation of its business programs.

With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered through the University of Fredericton meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.

Based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.

“The University of Fredericton has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale. “This accreditation is evidence that the University of Fredericton is committed to providing the highest quality business education for their students.”

UFred has been working towards the ACBSP accreditation for the past two years and is thrilled to now be able to share the news of its success with the UFred community and beyond. “The process of ACBSP accreditation is a long and detailed journey,” said Dr. Sheri McKillop, Vice President of Academics at UFred, “It has provided us with great opportunities to look at quality and systems in our academic environment and pave the way for continuous improvement. We are excited to have achieved this goal.”

To learn more about the ACBSP organization and accreditation, visit https://acbsp.org/.

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s global mission is to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement. ACBSP’s global vision is to see every business program of quality accredited and pursuing continuous improvement. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001, 2011, and again in 2021, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels and the first to offer certificate accreditation. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at more than 1,200 campuses in 60 countries. FAQs / Accreditation FAQs

The University of Fredericton (UFred) is a leading Canadian online university based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Founded in 2005, UFred has since grown to educate more than 10,000 professionals across Canada and around the world and takes exceptional pride in its offering of innovative, relevant online education that emphasizes leadership development and lifelong learning.

UFred is home to the Sandermoen School of Business, which offers certificate and degree programs in business, as well as a School of Occupational Health and Safety, which offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs in health and safety, psychological health and safety, disability management, and more.

To learn more about UFred, visit www.ufred.ca