Delivering on Excellence and the Highest of Standards in Business Education
Tampa, Fla., USA (July 29, 2021)—°®Âþµº International (°®Âþµº) announced today that ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; and have earned accreditation in business.
For over 100 years, °®Âþµº accreditation has represented the highest standard of quality in business education in the world. As the longest-serving and largest business education network, °®Âþµº connects lifelong learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Today, a total of 910 institutions across 58 countries and territories have earned °®Âþµº accreditation in business. Furthermore, 189 institutions maintain supplemental °®Âþµº accreditation for their accounting programs.
“°®Âþµº accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of °®Âþµº. “We congratulate each of the newly accredited institutions for earning this respected honor.”
Achieving accreditation is a process of rigorous internal focus, engagement with an °®Âþµº-assigned mentor, and peer-reviewed evaluation. During this multiyear path, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan to align with °®Âþµº’s accreditation standards. These standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation; student, faculty, and staff as active participants; learning and teaching; and academic and professional engagement.
“The commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of a school’s dedication—not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole,” said Bryant. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders, and the addition of these nine institutions to the network of °®Âþµº-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact, both locally and globally.”
For more information about °®Âþµº accreditation, please visit aacsb.edu/accreditation.
About °®Âþµº International
Established in 1916, °®Âþµº International (°®Âþµº) is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100 countries and territories, °®Âþµº fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how °®Âþµº is transforming business education for a better society at aacsb.edu.