Boston City Campus has achieved a landmark milestone in South African higher education, becoming the first and only institution in the country to receive accreditation from the prestigious Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), based in Kansas, USA. The accreditation, awarded in December 2024 for an initial period of ten years, encompasses four key business qualifications, marking a significant advancement in the institution’s mission to deliver globally recognised education.
The accredited qualifications are:
“This historic accreditation places Boston City Campus in an elite category of global institutions meeting ACBSP’s rigorous standards for business education excellence, said Ari Katz, CEO. “As the first South African institution to achieve this distinction, we’re not just offering degrees— we’re providing our students with internationally recognised qualifications that significantly enhance their global career mobility.”
The ACBSP accreditation, recognised by the US Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), evaluates institutions based on teaching excellence, student learning outcomes, and continuous improvement. This recognition validates Boston City Campus’s commitment to maintaining international standards in quality assurance and reinforces its position as a premier open distance e-learning (ODeL) provider.
The ACBSP accreditation process highlighted several key strengths of Boston City Campus’s qualifications:
For current and prospective students, this accreditation delivers substantial benefits that extend well beyond graduation. Students receive an education that meets internationally recognised benchmarks while developing practical, innovative problem-solving skills demanded by employers.
ACBSP-accredited qualifications include voluntary external international standardised assessments, providing students with individualised outcome reports both at entry and before graduation—a valuable tool for demonstrating competency to prospective employers. The accreditation status ensures students have access to comprehensive support services and resources designed for student success, while graduates emerge with globally recognised qualifications that enhance their mobility in the international job market. This combination of practical curricula, standardised assessment, and global recognition creates a powerful advantage for Boston City Campus graduates in an increasingly competitive business world.
"By choosing Boston City Campus, you are not just enrolling in a qualification but stepping into a world of opportunities that sets you apart in South Africa and beyond," says Dr Hendrik Botha, Head of Institution. “This achievement reflects our dedication to providing world-class business education that meets both local needs and global standards. Our students can now be confident that their qualifications stand shoulder-to-shoulder with business qualifications worldwide.”