Graduate Business Accreditation & Outcomes
Lebanon Valley College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104; telephone: 267-284-5000.
Lebanon Valley College is also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Lebanon Valley College is on the approved list of the Regents of the State University of New York and of the American Association of University Women.
Lebanon Valley College is a member of the following: American Association of Colleges; National Association of Independent Colleges; College Entrance Examination Board; College Scholarship Service, Council of Independent Colleges; National Collegiate Athletic Association; Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference; Penn-Mar Athletic Conference; Central Pennsylvania Field Hockey Association; Eastern College Athletic Conference.
ACBSP MBA Accreditation
The MBA Program at Lebanon Valley College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is dedicated to improving the quality of business schools and programs around the world, and ultimately to improving the practice of business in every industry around the world. Member institutions adhere to the highest standards and focus on student learning outcomes, providing the kind of education that is relevant to the marketplace.
ACBSP recognizes teaching excellence and focuses on determining student learning outcomes and continuous program improvement. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach ensure that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring their business program will give students the skills employers want. Reaching accredited status requires an ongoing effort to maintain high standards not only in regard to curricula and faculty, but in providing state-of-the-art equipment, software, learning resources, and services for students. (Source: ACBSP)
Our graduates are required to complete coursework in critical areas of business study, including Financial and Managerial Accounting, Marketing Management, Financial Concepts and Markets, Strategic Management, Leadership, Managerial Economics, Operations Management, Quantitative Analysis, and Decision Making, Information Technology, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management.
- Inbound vs. Outbound Assessment Results: MBA Longitudinal Assessment Results
- Academic Leveling Module Results: Academic Leveling Modules Pre-Test Vs Post Test Scores
Graduate Business Enrollment & Graduation Data
Fall Graduate Enrollment by First Program as of Fall Census Date
| Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count – MBA and Graduate Business Certificates | 58 | 81 | 102 | 95 | 89 |
| FTE | 34.67 | 50.34 | 59.44 | 59.99 | 53.78 |
Note: Enrollment numbers are based on the confirmed number of students registered at the Fall Census Date (October 15). Numbers may not include students who registered for Fall II Graduate Courses after the October 15th date.
| 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New MBA enrollees | 34 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 37 | 37 | 31 |
| Returned next year | 32 | 31 | 44 | 55 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
| Retention Rate | 94% | 82% | 88% | 87% | 89% | 89% | 97% |
| Graduation Rates | |||||||
| Graduated within 2 yrs | 16 | 21 | 28 | 36 | 23 | 10 | 1 |
| Graduated within 4 yrs | 27 | 27 | 36 | 44 | 24 | ||
| Graduated 4+ yrs | 28 | 29 | |||||
| 2 yr Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | 56% | 57% | 62% | 27% | |
| 4 yr Graduation Rate | 79% | 71% | 72% | 70% | 65% | ||
| 4+ yr Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% |
Cohort Years based on LVC Fiscal Year (July 1 – June 30)
*Enrollment Updated Through Fall 2023 Semester
*Retention Updated Through Spring 2024 Semester
Graduations Updated Through Spring 2024 Graduations
| 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 32 | 29 | 41 | 25 | 40 | 10* |
*Academic year still in progress
The mission of the graduate business program is to provide students with a balance of theory and application that prepares them to become influential and ethical leaders, who communicate effectively, critically evaluate their environment, analyze appropriate data, make informed decisions, and execute plans successfully in a global business environment.
Program Goals:
- Understand and apply the fundamental principles and skills of business, leadership, and organizational theory in a global environment (Knowledge/Application/ Global Awareness)
- Develop skills in making and implementing ethical decisions in leadership (Ethical Leadership)
- Understand and use effective written and oral forms of communication as well as team member dynamics (Communication Skills)
- Develop and apply quantitative analysis skills for decision making (Quantitative Analysis)
- Evaluate, synthesize, critically analyze, and communicate appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and resources to make strategically aligned decisions in a dynamic and global environment (Critical and Strategic thinking)