IACBE Accreditation

  1. About
  2. Accreditation
  3. IACBE Accreditation
workspace_premium

The RIC School of Business is IACBE Accredited!

The Board of Commissioners of The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) has accredited the business programs at the Rhode Island College School of Business through April 20, 2027.

IACBE Accreditation Certificate

The School of Business at Rhode Island College has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE accreditation status.

Public Disclosure of Student Achievement

Fall 2023 Freshman Cohort 1st Year Retention

ProgramCohortRetention in Major %Retention in School %Retention at RIC %
Accounting1369.23%69.23%76.92%
Computer Information Systems3100.00%100.00%100.00%
Economics20.00%0.00%0.00%
Finance1471.43%78.57%78.57%
Healthcare Administration250.00%50.00%100.00%
Management3151.61%67.74%70.97%
Marketing2236.36%50.00%59.09%

Fall 2022 Freshman Cohort 1st Year Retention

MajorCohortRetained in MajorRetained in SchoolRetained at RIC
Accounting, BS1266.70%83.30%83.30%
Economics, BA20.00%50.00%100.00%
Finance, BS1266.70%83.30%83.30%
Healthcare366.70%100.00%100.00%
Management, BS2365.20%73.90%73.90%
Marketing, BS1346.20%76.90%92.30%

Four Year Graduation Rates for Cohort Entering in 2017

MajorCohortRetained in MajorRetained in SchoolRetained at RIC
Accounting, BS1414.30%  
Economics, BA1100.00%  
Finance, BS520.00%80.00% 
Management, BS1926.30%26.30%42.10%
Marketing, BS1020.00%30.00%60.00%
Rhode Island College entrance

Contact Us

School of Business

We prepare students to lead boldly in business and industry.