Accreditation

Goldey-Beacom College is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs to offer the following degree programs:

• Associate of Science in Accounting, and Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Financial Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business Management, Legal Studies, Management, Management, Marketing Management, Organizational Psychology, and Sports Management
• Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Finance
• MBA (Comprehensive) and MBA with concentrations in Financial Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business Management, Marketing Management, and Taxation
• MBA with majors in Finance and Taxation
• Master of Management
• MS in Finance
• MS in Taxation

It should be noted that the following new degree offerings were introduced after ACBSP recognition was conferred and are not yet accredited by ACBSP, but will be submitted for approval at the earliest opportunity:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Entrepreneurial Studies
• MBA with concentration in Entrepreneurial Studies
• Doctor of Business Administration

Every 10 years Goldey-Beacom College conducts a self-study in order to be re-accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The self-study covers issues of interest to the College and demonstrates the ways in which GBC meets the ACBSP standards for accreditation. In December 2015, Goldey-Beacom College completed the 2015 Self-Study report available below. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Academic Affairs Office.

To view the College’s current ACBSP accreditation status, click here.

Goldey-Beacom College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267)284-5000. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Every 8 years Goldey-Beacom College conducts a self-study in order reaffirm accreditation by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education. The Self-Study covers issues of interest to the College and demonstrates the ways in which GBC meets the Commission’s standards for accreditation. In October 2024, Goldey-Beacom College completed the 2024 Self-Study report. This report was the result of a year and a half of discussion among students, faculty, and staff. A copy of the 2024 Self-Study report is available upon request from the Academic Affairs Office.

Upon completion of the 2024 Self-Study process, Goldey-Beacom College received re-affirmation of its accreditation status with the Commision. To view the College’s current MSCHE accreditation status, click here.

Goldey-Beacom College is listed in the Education Directory Colleges and Universities published by the United States Department of Education. The College is recognized as an institution of higher learning.

Goldey-Beacom College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.