AACSB
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
AACSB stands for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, an academic abbreviation.
Global accrediting body for business schools, founded in 1916 by a group of US universities including Harvard, Yale and Columbia. AACSB accreditation is held by only a small fraction of the world's business schools and is a key quality signal for MBA and accounting programs.
Example: Only graduates of AACSB-accredited programs qualify for the firm's leadership program.
Usage notes
A separate AACSB accounting accreditation exists for accounting programs. Together with AMBA and EQUIS, it forms the "triple crown" of business school accreditation. Reviews take place every five years.
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