How important is AACSB or ACBSP accreditation?

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Right now I’m doing the UW flexible Business Degree, the program is AACSB, how important is it? I was thinking of switching to UMPI, and do an MBA later at a AACSB? Is it really important or not really? I just need to finish my degree this year.

AACSB - gold standard
ACBSP - silver standard
unaccredited - bronze

Most companies don't care, they may barely understand the difference between RA and NA (many don't know and/or don't care about that either).

Many AACSB-accredited MBA programs want an AACSB bachelor's program (or you'll take more courses to "get up to speed" or some such).  Many ACBSP-accredited schools want an AACSB or ACBSP bachelor's to get admitted w/o extra courses.

So, if you want to go to an AACSB MBA program, find out if you need that AACSB bachelor's degree.  It may be worth it.

If you need to finish your degree this year, you may want to look at WGU or TESU if you have a good amount of credits to bring in.  They are both ACBSP.  A bit better than UMPI, and may meet the requirements for your MBA program better.