In October 2011, the Mid-Continent East Business Administration Association and Midwest Business Deans Association merged to form the MidAmerican Business Deans Association (MABDA).
The MABDA operates independently of AACSB International, including planning and executing events and activities and provides a forum for chief administrative officers of the member organizations, and their representatives, to share and discover trends and innovations in higher-ed and industry that impact and foster student success.