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History  The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Business Administration was established in 1967, and was accredited by AACSB-International six years later, the shortest time on record for any school to receive accreditation of its business program.  AACSB-International is the only internationally recognized accrediting agency for business and accounting programs.  In 1995, the College of Business Administration received reaccreditation of its business programs, both undergraduate and graduate; and initial separate accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate accounting programs.

Mission  The mission of the College reflects the traditional academic activities of teaching, research and service.  Within the resource and strategic constraints placed on the College by the campus and the UM system, the College seeks to:

• provide students with a high quality business education that prepares them to become productive contributors and leaders in both private and public sector  organizations;
• conduct research, the results of which extend and expand existing levels of knowledge and understanding relating to the operation, administration, and social responsibilities of enterprises in both the private and public sectors;
• serve the university, the citizens of Missouri,and the St. Louis business  community through useful outreach programs and through effective interactions  with the College's faculty and staff.