LSB History

Lansdale School of Business was founded in April 1, 1918 by Walter E. Wireback and Wilbur M. Frantz. Founded to teach war courses to prepare servicemen to re-enter the job force after military service, the school offered bookkeeping and secretarial skills classes. Although times have changed, LSB’s philosophy has remained the same: to prepare students for the rapidly changing world of business. Lansdale School of Business has experienced increasing enrollment since 1918 and has moved several times to accommodate the growing needs of the students and expanding curricula. By updating and adding courses in economics, psychology, business organization, and small business management, the school continued to grow and, in 1967 gained accreditation by the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools. During the 1980’s LSB strengthened it’s evening division, establishing diplomas in several career fields. In 1981 LSB gained approval to grant the Associate in Specialized Business Degree. Course offerings were expanded to include word processing, paralegal, and medical assisting. Continuing enrollment required further expansion, and LSB relocated to a modern facility in 1990. Additionally, LSB is now accredited as a Junior College by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

The continuing development of new and the revision of existing curricula at LSB helps out graduates be prepared to meet the needs of their future employers, primarily the businesses of Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties. As the needs of employers change, Lansdale School of Business responds to those changes by preparing our students for the workplace of today. The students benefit from the availability of a variety of individual classes, as well as diploma and specialized associate degree programs offered both day and evening at LSB. Smaller classes in their concentration courses allow students to receive individual attention from their instructors. The friendly atmosphere at LSB is appreciated by those students who recently graduated from high school as well as adults returning for continuing education. In 2008 Lansdale School of Business offered classed at the Phoenixville Education Center (PEC). In the summer of 2009, a medical laboratory, two computer labs and two additional classrooms were permanently housed at Franklin CCommons. The high quality of education that LSB is known for is now available in Phoenixville. In 2010 LSB acquired The National Academy of Massage Therapy, enabling LSB to provide exciting new programs in the fields of Massage Therapy and Reflexology. Along with the opening of the NEW 32,000 square foot Main Campus in North Wales, LSB also opened the NEW Spa at Lansdale School of Business. The LSB Student Services Office provides assistance to all graduates in obtaining jobs. Because of the up-to-date skill training each student receives at LSB, the graduate is educated to succeed in the business world of today and tomorrow.