Is an AACSB Accredited DBA/PhD Needed for Tenure Tracks?

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  1. ethanre

    ethanre New Member

    This question is specifically regarding PhD/DBA degrees, that are either DL or B&M, and the accreditation of these degrees, in regards to an academic career.

    In other words, when universities consider faculty members for a tenured track (and/or an adjunct track), what is more valued: An AACSB accredited PhD/DBA degree, or, how well-known the PhD/DBA granting school is (some well-known schools are not AACSB accredited) *

    I understand that in order to get into a PhD program once must have an AACSB accredited MBA. But, when it comes to having a PhD/DBA and wanting to work/teach at a university (1- tenured track 2- as adjunct), does the PhD/DBA degree have to be AACSB?


    *. If the level of performance and publications of the applicant was not a factor.
     
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  2. ethanre

    ethanre New Member


    I found the answer here: http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?t=22089 and it is Yes a PhD/DBA needs to be AACSB.

    Thanks
     
  3. RFValve

    RFValve Well-Known Member

    Technically, the school does not need to hire PhDs from AACSB accredited school even if they are AACSB accredited. You have very well known schools like McGill University that does not carry this accreditation and I doubt that a McGill graduate would be denied access to a tenure track only because of this.
    However, if the school is not well known you will find that AACSB accreditation would matter more. Also, it depends a lot on the field of expertise. If you are in accounting, you will find that a CPA carries a lot more weight that an AACSB accredited doctorate or if you are in MIS you will find that some other certifications would matter more. However, if you are just a general business profession, the AACSB route seems to be the safest way to go.
     
  4. Anthony Pina

    Anthony Pina Active Member

    Having a degree from an AACSB school is definitely an advantage, but it is not the most important factor in selecting full-time tenure-track business faculty. A faculty member who has strong real-world experience as a successful businessperson and who has a strong background in research, publication, presentation, grantsmanship, service and teaching excellence will trump a candidate with an AACSB degree who is weaker in those areas.

    All things being equal, the AACSB is a very good thing to have. However, when it comes to faculty candidates, things are rarely equal.
     

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