The College of Business Administration (CBA) at Kansas State University is among an elite 10% of the approximately 1680 business schools and colleges in the nation to hold accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) for all business and accounting programs.

As of April 2008, 459 of the 1680 business schools in the US hold AACSB business accreditation (27%), of which 169 have additional specialized accreditation for their accounting programs (10%). The accounting program at K-State holds this prestigious accreditation.

AACSB International has been enhancing the quality of management education since 1916. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting worldwide.

The association provides global leadership in the delivery of management education through its accreditation programs by fostering:

AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Kansas State University's accreditation confirms the commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.