American Graduate School of Management (founded as a Vanderbilt
University Technology Company) exists to enable you to achieve your
education goals. Our mission is to provide world-class management
education for our students and their organizations, at their point
of need.
Our programs are designed with the “best in class” education
and service model, oriented toward providing students an outstanding
educational experience. They incorporate best practice management
concepts, regular online collaboration with faculty and students,
the use of cases and interactive exercises, and integration of learning
into the student's work.
Through our innovative program, students will develop higher order
thinking and leadership skills, competencies, personal networks
and confidence that is vital for career advancement. Students will
be prepared both as business leaders for their companies, and for
attaining new levels of personal achievement.
Executive MBA Program
The Executive MBA Program from the American Graduate School of
Management is designed for working professional who seek to develop
their skills and gain the advantage resulting from a high-quality
MBA program. The Executive MBA Program combines the best of a traditional
program--recognized PhD faculty and fellow students, relevant content--with
the flexibility and affordability of an online program. Our 8-week
online courses are specifically designed by professors from prominent
U.S. universities. The uniquely tailored content of our classes
focuses on the needs of managers in the global, digital, twenty-first
century economy. Multimedia delivery allows live classes and regular
interaction with faculty and fellow students, yet no on-campus attendance
is required, so you never have to leave the comfort of your home
or the office.
Accreditation
AGSM is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the
Distance Education and Training Council (DETC.) The Accrediting
Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed
by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting
agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA.)
Because we're accredited, we must conform to all educational and
business standards of the DETC's accrediting commission, submit
annual reports, and be re-examined every five years. In addition,
any new courses we develop are reviewed by subject matter experts
and approved by the commission.
Additionally, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE),
has authorized AGSM to operate in Colorado as a private university
under the Degree Authorization Act. The Colorado Commission on Higher
Education is the state policy and coordinating board for Colorado's
higher education system. The mission of the Commission is to provide
access to high-quality, affordable education for all Colorado residents
that is student-centered, quality driven and performance-based.
