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Licensure Disclosure in Business Education: Navigating Compliance and Building Transparency for Collegiate Business Programs

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The 2024 federal licensure disclosure regulations require higher education institutions to conduct state-by-state programmatic reviews to ensure graduates are prepared and qualified for professional licensure. These rules expand existing authority by mandating compliance in states where students may seek employment. This paper traces the evolution of these policies and examines operational challenges and impacts on institutions, students, and the workforce. Using qualitative policy analysis of federal regulations, institutional practices, and scholarly literature, it evaluates compliance strategies and offers guidance for collegiate business programs to transform compliance obligations into opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and enhanced educational quality.

Source: Journal of Applied Business and Economics

DOI: 10.33423/qsbhyc45

Authors: Mark A. McKnight, Patrick M. Ryle, Brett L. Bueltel, Alyssa M. DiNitto

Institutions: University of Southern Indiana, Dalton State College, Hamilton County Department of Education

Language: English

Topic: Education and Public Policy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: U.S. Department of Education