Walsh has been granted the legal authority to operate as a private, not-for-profit institution by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to grant bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificate programs.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walsh is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region.
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that it is essential to learn how to learn. ACBSP acknowledges the importance of scholarly research and inquiry and believes that such activities facilitate improved teaching. Institutions are strongly encouraged to pursue a reasonable mutually beneficial balance between teaching and research. Further, ACBSP encourages faculty involvement within the contemporary business world to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and to contribute to student learning.
The following academic programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Certificate:
ACBSP requires new programs to be in place for two years and have graduates from the program before it will be reviewed for accreditation.
Contact information for accrediting bodies:
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC); www.hlcommission.org; by phone: (312) 263-0456
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); www.acbsp.org; by phone: (913) 339-9356
The Bachelor of Accountancy – Certified Management Accountant (CMA) concentration is endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). (https://www.imanet.org/educators/higher-education-endorsement-program?ssopc=1)
The Master of Science in Finance is a CFA Institute-affiliated program. Curriculum is aligned with the most current practice of investment management and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) learning objectives are woven throughout the program.
The Master of Science in Management Human Resource Concentration and Human Resources Management Certificate are aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) curriculum requirements.
Updated July 2021
Walsh College is implementing new technology systems to better serve our students and improve the overall student experience. During this transition, you may experience occasional delays in reaching certain offices or receiving responses.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these important improvements. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to providing you with exceptional service.