Continents International University is a candidate for accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The IACBE Board of Commissioners granted candidacy in July 2024, and the candidacy period runs through July 31, 2029.
The IACBE is a programmatic accreditor that reviews business programs at colleges and universities around the world. It was founded in 1997 and renamed from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education to the International Accreditation Council for Business Education in 2017. It is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Its review looks at areas such as outcomes assessment, curriculum, faculty qualifications, scholarly activity, resources, and educational innovation.
Candidacy is a step toward accreditation, not accreditation itself. To earn candidacy, a school must develop an outcomes assessment plan and meet IACBE requirements for its programs, resources, and operations. Candidates have not yet gone through an accreditation review, so their programs are not yet accredited by IACBE.
A first-time review usually follows a set pattern. The school writes a self-study report showing how its programs line up with IACBE standards. IACBE evaluators then visit to verify the report and talk with faculty, staff, and students. The Board of Commissioners makes the final decision. Schools often use this period to tighten how they measure student learning and document improvements.
For background, see what IACBE accreditation is and why it matters and the announcement of the university’s candidacy milestone. The site also covers why accreditation matters and whether IACBE is the best choice for an institution.
