A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, July 15
COLUMBIA, SC – July 9, 2025 – The Benedict College Master in Business Administration degree has received the highly coveted accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body and the only organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral.
“Earning ACBSP accreditation is a significant milestone that validates the quality and relevance of our MBA program,” said Dr. Tracy H. Dunn, Dean of Burroughs School of Business & Entrepreneurship. “It reflects our commitment to excellence in teaching, continuous improvement, and preparing graduates to meet the evolving demands of today’s global business environment.”
Beginning in August, the MBA curriculum will offer in-demand specializations through a partnership with Rize Education, Inc. This expansion will allow students to select specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, Healthcare Administration or Self-Designed, which can include multiple areas.
The accelerated MBA program can be completed in one year and is designed for working professionals seeking hybrid courses to excel in their professional careers or continue their graduate studies.
MBA Program Director Dr. Iva Walters says, “Since the MBA program launched in July 2019, we have graduated more than 90 students. These men and women came from various academic backgrounds and institutions to learn from faculty with terminal degrees and industry experience. Our MBA graduates now hold leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies and hospital administration, as well as the most prestigious accounting firms. With the inclusion of the Rize specializations, we anticipate greater opportunities for our graduates.”
A virtual information session will be held on July 15. Individuals interested in participating in the session can RSVP at tinyurl.com/BCMasterInfo25
Applications for the May and August cohorts for the MBA program are accepted on a rolling basis. Classes begin on August 18.
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About Benedict College (www.benedict.edu)
Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution offering 29 competitive baccalaureate degree programs and two master’s degree programs. The Midlands HBCU welcomes students from several counties in South Carolina, states across America, and countries around the world. The College also has a diverse faculty deeply engaged in teaching, research, and service.
Benedict College has been highly regarded and exceptionally ranked for its programs by several academic and traditional publications. Benedict College is the recipient of the 2024 UNCF Institutional Excellence Award given by UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building Program in celebration of an HBCU that achieved next-level performance. Benedict was also named HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest and was listed among the top half of ranked HBCUs in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report.
Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Five of the College’s degree programs hold national accreditation: Social Work Program, Environmental Health Science Program, Environmental Engineering, Studio Art, and the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship.