Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

LAU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. NECHE is the regional accrediting association in the United States developing and regularly reviewing standards for educational institutions of all levels. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, NECHE accredits 241 colleges and universities in the six-state New England region as well as 11 institutions overseas.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880
NECHE direct line: 781-425-7785
E-Mail: info@neche.org

LAU was granted initial accreditation for a five-year period following a site visit in November 2009. In 2014, LAU underwent a comprehensive evaluation and was re-accredited for a ten-year period. The stages LAU has completed since starting the first rigorous process in fall 2005 have demonstrated the university’s commitment to academic quality.

An interim report was submitted in 2019 which was approved by NECHE in 2020. The institution is currently undergoing a comprehensive evaluation for the purpose of re-accreditation for a ten-year period starting 2024.

Self-Study 2024 Timeline

Self-Study 2024 Committees

NECHE Evaluation: Public Comments Invitation

Program Accreditation

	Program			Lebanese Registration (MEHE)	American Registration (NYSED)
School of Architecture and Design	Bachelor of Architecture بكالوريوس في العمارة	Bachelor's	NAAB Bachelor of Architecture The Bachelor of Architecture program has been granted initial accreditation as of 2019, by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which accredits architecture programs in the United States. The program is the first in Lebanon and the third outside the United States to receive NAAB accreditation: https://www.naab.org/. In addition to being recognized by the Ministry of Education in Lebanon, the Bachelor of Architecture degree is officially recognized as equivalent to the Diplome d’Etat d’Architecte (DEA) by the Ministry of Culture in France. Go to NAAB website	2294 (license); 10/16/2003 (equivalence); 112/56/2017 (equivalence)	27088	NAAB
School of Architecture and Design	BFA in Fashion Design بكالوريوس في الفنون الجميلة في تصميم الأزياء	Bachelor's	NASAD BFA in Fashion Design The School of Architecture & Design at LAU earned the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) Accreditation in 2020. The NASAD accreditation covers the BFA in Studio Arts, the BFA in Interior Design, the BFA in Graphic Design and the BFA in Fashion Design and the Master in Islamic Art. For more information on NASAD: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/. Go to NASAD website	8746 (license); 699/m/2013 (initiation); 880/m/2018 (equivalence)	40025	NASAD
School of Architecture and Design	BFA in Graphic Design بكالوريوس في الفنون الجميلة في التصميم التخطيطي	Bachelor's	NASAD BFA in Graphic Design The School of Architecture & Design at LAU earned the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) Accreditation in 2020. The NASAD accreditation covers the BFA in Studio Arts, the BFA in Interior Design, the BFA in Graphic Design and the BFA in Fashion Design and the Master in Islamic Art. For more information on NASAD: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/. Go to NASAD website	2294 (license); 1/5/2001 (equivalence); 139/62/201 (amendment)	40023	NASAD
School of Architecture and Design	BFA in Interior Design بكالوريوس في الفنون الجميلة في التصميم الداخلي	Bachelor's	NASAD BFA in Interior Design The School of Architecture & Design at LAU earned the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) Accreditation in 2020. The NASAD accreditation covers the BFA in Studio Arts, the BFA in Interior Design, the BFA in Graphic Design and the BFA in Fashion Design and the Master in Islamic Art. For more information on NASAD: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/. Go to NASAD website	128/62/2017 (equivalence) and 8853 (renaming of the program)	40198	NASAD
School of Architecture and Design	BFA in Studio Arts بكالوريوس في الفنون الجميلة في "الفنون التطبيقية"	Bachelor's	NASAD BFA in Studio Arts The School of Architecture & Design at LAU earned the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) Accreditation in 2020. The NASAD accreditation covers the BFA in Studio Arts, the BFA in Interior Design, the BFA in Graphic Design and the BFA in Fashion Design and the Master in Islamic Art. For more information on NASAD: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/. Go to NASAD website	375/m/2023 (equivalence)	42569	NASAD
School of Architecture and Design	MA in Islamic Art ماجستر فنون في الفن الاسلامي	Master's	NASAD MA in Islamic Art The School of Architecture & Design at LAU earned the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) Accreditation in 2020. The NASAD accreditation covers the BFA in Studio Arts, the BFA in Interior Design, the BFA in Graphic Design and the BFA in Fashion Design and the Master in Islamic Art. For more information on NASAD: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/. Go to NASAD website	958/2014 (license); 113/56/2017 (equivalence)	39032	NASAD
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Arabic Language & Literature بكالوريوس في اللغة العربية وآدابها	Bachelor's		8487 (license); 3/m/2017 (initiation); 114/56/2017 (equivalence)	38047
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Communication بكالوريوس في التواصل	Bachelor's		2/4/2017 (equivalence)	38617
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in English بكالوريوس في اللغة الانكليزية	Bachelor's		1/5/2011 (equivalence)	38982
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in History بكالوريوس في التاريخ	Bachelor's		1779 (license); 355/m/2010 (initiation); 533/2009 (equivalence)	38070
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Multimedia Journalism بكالوريوس في الصحافة متعددة الوسائط	Bachelor's		942/m/2015 (initiation); 27/52/2016 (equivalence)	38084
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Performing Arts بكالوريوس في الفنون المسرحية	Bachelor's		942/m/2015 (initiation); 27/52/2016 (equivalence)	38084
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Political Science/International Affairs بكالوريوس في العلوم السياسية مع التركيز على العلاقات الدولية	Bachelor's		25-42/91 (equivalence)	38984
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Philosophy بكالوريوس في الفلسفة	Bachelor's		1779 (license); 355/m/2010 (initiation); 1/4/2017 (equivalence)	38702
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Psychology بكالوريوس في علم النفس	Bachelor's		9278 (license); 111/56/2017 (equivalence)	20313
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Television & Film بكالوريوس في التلفزيون والسينما	Bachelor's		942/m/2015 (initiation); 27/52/2016 (equivalence)	38227
School of Arts and Sciences	BA in Translation بكالوريوس في الترجمة	Bachelor's		8487 (license); 3/m/2017 (initiation); 114/56/2017 (equivalence)	38073
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Applied Physics بكالوريوس في الفيزياء التطبيقية	Bachelor's		13359 (license)	39082
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Bioinformatics بكالوريوس علوم في أنظمة المعلوماتية الحياتية	Bachelor's		697/m/2013 (initiation); 17/46/2016 (equivalence)	38132
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Biology بكالوريوس علوم في علم الاحياء	Bachelor's		67/218 (equivalence)	19880
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Computer Science بكالوريوس علوم في علوم الكمبيوتر	Bachelor's	ABET BS in Computer Science LAU’s BS in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Go to ABET website	67/218 (equivalence)	15010	ABET
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Chemistry بكالوريوس علوم في علم الكيمياء	Bachelor's		67/218 (equivalence)	15015
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Education بكالوريوس علوم في التربية في مساري "رياض الأطفال" و"التعليم الابتدائي"	Bachelor's		375/m/2023 (equivalence)	40747
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Mathematics بكالوريوس في الرياضيات	Bachelor's		1779 (license); 355/m/2010 (initiation); 67/218 (equivalence)	38672
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Nutrition & Dietetics Coordinated Program بكالوريوس علوم في التغذية وتنظيم الوجبات – برنامج منسق	Bachelor's	ACEND BS in Nutrition & Dietetics Coordinated Program The Coordinated Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL, 60606-6995, (http://www.eatrightpro.org/acend). Go to ACEND website	179 (license); 697/m/2013 (initiation); 57/34/2015 (equivalence)	39247	ACEND
School of Arts and Sciences	BS in Nutrition and Dietetics بكالوريوس علوم في التغذية وتنظيم الوجبات	Bachelor's		179 (license); 1063/m/2010 (initation); 60/68/2013 (equivalence), 989/m/2022 and 13370 (renaming of the program)	38686
School of Arts and Sciences	MA in Education ماجستير في التربية	Master's		25/25/2002 (equivalence)	37972
School of Arts and Sciences	MA in Conflict Resolution ماجستير في حل النزاعات	Master's			40847
School of Arts and Sciences	MA in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies ماستر في دراسات الجندر البينية	Master's		697/m/2013 (license); 126/62/2017 (equivalence)	38981
School of Arts and Sciences	MA in International Affairs ماجيستير في الشؤون الدولية	Master's		16411 (license); 33/m/2007 (initiation); 49/80/2008 (equivalence)	19879
School of Arts and Sciences	MA in Migration Studies ماجستير في دراسات الهجرة	Master's		653/m/2014 (initiation); 18/6/2016 (equivalence)	39079
School of Arts and Sciences	MA in Multimedia Journalism ماجستير في الصحافة متعددة الوساطة	Master's		13360 (license)	39793
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence (online)	Master's		N/A	43058
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Biological Sciences ماجستر في العلوم البيولوجية	Master's		16411 (license); 33/m/2007 (initiation); 138/56/2017 (equivalence)	39829
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Computer Science ماجستير في علوم الكمبيوتر	Master's		15/8/2001 (equivalence)	19887
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Computer Science (online)	Master's		N/A	40504
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Cybersecurity (online)	Master's		N/A	43997
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Data Science ماجستير في علم البيانات	Master's		831/m/2024 (equivalence)	43950
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Data Science (online)	Master's		N/A	43950
School of Arts and Sciences	MS in Nutrition ماجستير في علوم التغذية	Master's		227/m/2023 (initiation)	39306
School of Arts and Sciences	Teaching Diploma (Preschool and Elementary School) دبلوم التعليم في "تعليم الفئة العمرية ٣-١٢"			982/m/2024 (renewal of equivalence)	N/A
School of Arts and Sciences	Teaching Diploma (Middle and Secondary School) دبلوم التعليم في تعليم المواعد التعليمية في مرحلتي المتوسط والثانوية في التعليم العام ما قبل الجامعي			81/m/2024 (renewal of equivalence)	N/A
School of Arts and Sciences	Diploma in Learning Disability and Giftedness دبلوم جامعي في "تربية الموهوبين وذوي الصعوبات التعلمية"	Post-Bachelor’s Certificate		77/34/2017 (equivalence) and 981/m/2024 (renewal of equivalence)	N/A
Adnan Kassar School of Business	BS in Business بكالوريوس في العلوم التجارية	Bachelor's	AACSB BS in Business The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	67/218 (equivalence)	80284	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality & Tourism Management بكالوريوس في العلوم/إدارة الأعمال في تركيز إدارة الضيافة والسياحة	Bachelor's	AACSB ACPHA BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality & Tourism Management The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website Go to ACPHA website	354/3/2021 (equivalence)	37970	AACSB, ACPHA
Adnan Kassar School of Business	BS in Economics بكالوريوس في الاقتصاد	Bachelor's	AACSB BS in Economics The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website		38630	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) ماجستير تنفيذي في إدارة الاعمال	Master's	AACSB Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	14/8/2001 (equivalence) and Decree 972/m/2024 (additional area of emphasis)	38328	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	LLM in Business Law ماستر في قانون الاعمال	Master's	AACSB LLM in Business Law The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	812/m/2013 (initiation); 10/38/2016 (equivalence)	40636	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MA in Applied Economics ماستر في الاقتصاد التطبيقي	Master's	AACSB MA in Applied Economics The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	653/m/2014 (initiation); 1167/2025 (equivalence)	38904	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	Master of Business Administration (MBA) ماجستير في إدارة الاعمال	Master's	AACSB Master of Business Administration (MBA) The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	3486 and 14/8/2001 (equivalence); 794/m/2023 (renewal of equivalence)	40026	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MBA in Business Analytics (online)	Master's	AACSB MBA in Business Analytics (online) The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	N/A	42318	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MBA in Global Business Administration (online)	Master's	AACSB MBA in Global Business Administration (online) The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	N/A	41690	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MBA in Healthcare Management (online)	Master's	AACSB MBA in Healthcare Management (online) The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	N/A	43208	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MS in Data Analytics ماجستير في تحليل البيانات	Master's	AACSB MS in Data Analytics The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	832/m/2024 (equivalence)	43208	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MS in Human Resources Management ماجستير في إدارة الموارد البشرية	Master's	AACSB MS in Human Resources Management The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	1448/m/2018 (initiation); 1168/2025 (equivalence)	39240	AACSB
Adnan Kassar School of Business	MS in Finance and Accounting ماجستير في العلوم في المالية والمحاسبة	Master's		605 (license)	39240
Adnan Kassar School of Business	Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) in Business Law ماجيستير في العلوم القانونية	Master's	AACSB Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) in Business Law The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) at the Lebanese American University (LAU) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. In addition, AKSOB’s Hospitality and Tourism Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). AKSOB’s portfolio includes three undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and BS in Business Emphasis Hospitality and Tourism Management; and four minor programs: Minor in Business, Minor in Data Analytics, Minor in Economics, and Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management ; in addition to ten graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Business Analytics (online), Executive MBA, MBA in Global Business Administration (online), Master of Arts in Applied Economics, LL.M. in Business Law, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Science in Human Resources Management, MBA in Healthcare Management (online) and MS in Data Analytics. Go to AACSB website	388/m/2024 (equivalence)	40637	AACSB
School of Engineering	BE in Chemical Engineering بكالويوس في الهندسة الكيميائية				40637
School of Engineering	BE in Civil Engineering بكالوريوس في الهندسة المدنية	Bachelor's	ABET Federation of Arab Engineers BE in Civil Engineering The B.E. in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website Go to Federation of Arab Engineers website	9278 (license); 12/16/2003 (equivalence)	27093	ABET, Federation of Arab Engineers
School of Engineering	BE in Computer Engineering بكالوريوس في هندسة الكمبيوتر	Bachelor's	ABET Federation of Arab Engineers BE in Computer Engineering The B.E. in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website	9278 (license); 9/16/2003 (equivalence)	27094	ABET, Federation of Arab Engineers
School of Engineering	BE in Electrical Engineering بكالوريوس في الهندسة الكهربائية	Bachelor's	ABET Federation of Arab Engineers BE in Electrical Engineering The B.E. in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website Go to Federation of Arab Engineers website	9278 (license); 11/16/2003 (equivalence)	42201	ABET, Federation of Arab Engineers
School of Engineering	BE in Industrial Engineering بكالوريوس في الهندسة الصناعية	Bachelor's	ABET Federation of Arab Engineers BE in Industrial Engineering The B.E. in Industrial Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website Go to Federation of Arab Engineers website	9278 (license); 8/16/2003 (equivalence)	27096	ABET, Federation of Arab Engineers
School of Engineering	BE in Mechanical Engineering بكالوريوس في الهندسة الميكانيكية	Bachelor's	ABET Federation of Arab Engineers BE in Mechanical Engineering The B.E. in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website Go to Federation of Arab Engineers website	16411 (license); 928/m/2007 (initiation); 148/72/2017 (equivalence)	37291	ABET, Federation of Arab Engineers
School of Engineering	BE in Mechatronics Engineering بكالوريوس في هندسة الميكاترونيكس (أو الميكاترونيك)	Bachelor's	ABET BE in Mechatronics Engineering The B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website	4/m/2017 (initiation); 151/86/2017 (equivalence)	39743	ABET
School of Engineering	BE in Petroleum Engineering بكالوريوس هندسة البترول (أو الهندسة البترولية)	Bachelor's	ABET BE in Petroleum Engineering The B.E. in Petroleum Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org In addition, the B.E. in Civil Engineering, B.E. in Computer Engineering, B.E. in Electrical Engineering, B.E. in Industrial Engineering and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Federation of Arab Engineers. Go to ABET website	4/m/2017 (initiation); 6/2/2018 (equivalence)	39744	ABET
School of Engineering	MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering ماستر في الهندسة المدنية والبيئية	Master's		16411 (license); 928/m/2007 (initiation); 3/4/2017 (equivalence)	39816
School of Engineering	MS in Computer Engineering ماستر في هندسة الكمبيوتر	Master's		16411 (license); 928/m/2007 (initiation); 3/4/2017 (equivalence)	39225
School of Engineering	MS in Engineering Management (online)	Master's		N/A	39225
School of Engineering	MS in Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management ماستر في الهندسة الصناعية والادارية	Master's		16411 (license); 928/m/2007 (initiation); 3/4/2017 (equivalence)	39815
School of Engineering	MS in International Construction Management (online)	Master's		N/A	39815
School of Engineering	MS in Mechanical Engineering ماستر في الهندسة الميكانيكية	Master's		16411 (license); 928/m/2007 (initiation); 150/82/2017 (equivalence)	40667
Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing	BS in Nursing بكالوريوس في علوم التمريض	Bachelor's	CCNE BS in Nursing The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Lebanese American University- Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202)-887-6791.” Go to CCNE website	1947 (license); 1864/m/2011 (initiation); 58/68/2013	37775	CCNE
School of Pharmacy	BS in Pharmacy بكالوريوس في علوم الصيدلة	Bachelor's		9278 (license); 13/16/2003 (equivalence)	27091
School of Pharmacy	Doctor of Pharmacy دكتوراه في الصيدلة	Doctoral - Professional	ACPE Doctor of Pharmacy The School of Pharmacy is a full member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Currently, the Doctor of Pharmacy program at LAU is the only one outside the United States of America that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Pharm.D. graduates are eligible for licensure as pharmacists in U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Go to ACPE website	149/82/2017 (equivalence)	27092	ACPE
School of Pharmacy	MS in Pharmaceutical Development & Management ماجستر في العلوم الصيدلانية: التطوير والادارة الصيدلانية	Master's		9278 (license); 127/62/127 (equivalence)	39050
Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine	Doctor of Medicine دبلوم دكتور في الطب العام	Doctoral - Professional	TEPDAD Doctor of Medicine On July 12, 2023, the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD/Turkey), a World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)-recognized accreditation agency, officially awarded LAU’s Undergraduate Medical Education (MD) program full accreditation until August 31, 2027. This accreditation comes after the program had previously received a two-year provisional accreditation in the summer of 2021, pending the conducting of a face-to-face visit. Go to TEPDAD website	3103 (license); 63/72/2013 (equivalence)	42597	TEPDAD

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