AACSB Accreditation

Farmingdale State College Earns AACSB International Accreditation

Tampa, Fla., USA (April 22, 2025)—AACSB International (AACSB) announces that Farmingdale State College, within the State University of New York, has earned business accreditation. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. 

“AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. “We congratulate Farmingdale State College and Dean Richard Vogel on earning accreditation and applaud the entire team, including the administration, faculty, staff, and students, for their roles in earning this respected honor.”

Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally. As a result, less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. Through today’s ratification, a total of 1,052 institutions across 68 countries and territories have earned AACSB accreditation in business. Furthermore, 194 institutions maintain supplemental AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs.  

AACSB accreditation ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.  

“Farmingdale State College’s commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication—not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole,” said Bryant. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders, and the addition Farmingdale State College to the network of AACSB-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact for their institution, both locally and globally.”

“We are grateful for this recognition and to be awarded AACSB accreditation, having worked diligently to strengthen our curriculum, increase the impact and visibility of our faculty research in the academic and regional community, and provide our students and graduates with a strong and resilient set of skills and values to be successful in their careers,” said Richard Vogel, PhD, dean of the School of Business at Farmingdale State College. “I would like to thank Assistant Dean Nanda Viswanathan, PhD, and our faculty in the Business Management Department for navigating this process and helping us achieve this milestone for Farmingdale’s School of Business.”

About AACSB International 

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, representing 1,900 institutional members and 1,000 accredited members, connecting business schools, businesses, and lifelong learners to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.  

About Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College offers 47-degree programs focused on emerging, high-demand, and relevant careers to help prepare the next generation of leaders in technology, engineering, business, healthcare, science and the arts. With more than 10,000 students, FSC is SUNY’s largest college of applied science and technology. About 80% of FSC students are employed six months after graduation or enrolled in graduate school, and 62% graduate debt-free. FSC is home to Broad Hollow Bioscience Park, which supports the development of biotech start-up companies and partners with surrounding businesses and research institutions along the Route 110 Business Corridor. Our engaging student experience, highly inclusive campus and sustained commitment to accessibility, affordability, and student support, help make FSC one of the best values in higher education.