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Accreditation of educational establishment is one of the most important factors which you should pay attention on while looking for MBA program. Accreditation defines the importance and applicability of your MBA degree.

Today there are a lot so called reputable accrediting agencies which claim that their accreditation is valid, but in fact there are three types of agencies which can give really valid accreditation. These are: regional accrediting agencies, professional accrediting agencies and distance learning accrediting agencies.

Regional accreditation is the most wide-spread accreditation and if you want to have MBA degree which will be recognized by employers, then choose school with regional accreditation. In the USA there are six regional accrediting agencies: Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New England Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Professional accreditation is represented by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This organization gives accreditation to various MBA and other business programs. It is recognized and reputable organization and its accreditation will satisfy your future employers.

Distance learning accreditation is provided by DETC (Distance Education and Training Council). This organization specializes only on distance learning educational establishments. Although this type of accreditation is recognized and valid, it has not achieved yet high level of popularity and recognition.