Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University celebrates re-accreditation by AACSB International

The re-accreditation reaffirms the college’s global leadership in business education, innovation and student-centered impact

The Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University proudly announces its reaccreditation by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — a prestigious distinction it has held since 1964. This global standard of excellence places the college among a select group of distinguished institutions that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to high quality, innovation and meaningful impact in business education.

AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and is earned by fewer than 6% of the world’s business schools. It ensures that students receive a rigorous, relevant education that prepares them for leadership in a rapidly changing global economy.

“This continued accreditation is a testament to the outstanding efforts of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and industry partners,” said Lam Family College of Business Dean Eugene Sivadas, Ph.D. “It reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, student success and an entrepreneurial spirit.”

Associate Dean Yim-Yu Wong, Ph.D., added, “Since first earning accreditation over six decades ago, the Lam Family College of Business has remained deeply rooted in its role as a cornerstone institution in the heart of San Francisco.”

With a comprehensive set of undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, the college enrolls over 3,600 students and offers breadth and depth in its curricular offerings. The college emphasizes experiential learning, responsible leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability and inclusive innovation. Signature initiatives, such as the Lam-Larsen Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiatives, the Lam-Larsen Financial Technology (Fintech) Initiative and dedicated student spaces like the Innovation Hub and the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) Lounge, exemplify the college’s hands-on, student-centered approach.

AACSB’s global network connects institutions committed to shaping the future of business education through high-impact teaching and research. The Lam Family College of Business is proud to be part of this elite network, preparing students not only to thrive in the workforce but to lead with purpose.

“Our AACSB accreditation reinforces the value of an SFSU business degree and reflects our college’s vision of empowering students to transform their lives and communities through their education,” said Senior Assistant Dean for Accreditation Lihua Wang.

The Lam Family College of Business remains accredited through its next review cycle of 2030 and looks forward to continuing its legacy of excellence as a vital contributor to San Francisco State University’s mission of access, opportunity and equity.

The Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University is an innovative, distinctively diverse and industry-engaging epicenter of business education in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer a rigorous, respected and AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate business education oriented toward experiential learning, sustainable business, responsible leadership, inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship.

Part of the California State University system, San Francisco State University is a public university serving students from the San Francisco Bay Area, across California and around the world, with nationally acclaimed programs that span a broad range of disciplines. Its nearly 300,000 graduates have contributed to the economic, cultural and civic fabric of San Francisco and beyond. Through them — and its more than 1,500 world-class faculty members — SFSU proudly embraces its legacy of academic excellence, community engagement and commitment to social justice.