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°®Âþµº joins top 6% after earning prestigious business accreditation

The °®Âþµº has earned a prestigious AACSB accreditation, in recognition of its excellence in business education.

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The °®Âþµº has earned a prestigious AACSB accreditation, in recognition of its excellence in business education. 

The honour, which puts the °®Âþµº Management School among the top 6% of business schools globally, is synonymous with the highest standards of quality in business programmes. 

Announcing the accreditation, AACSB °®Âþµº (AACSB), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network in the world, praised the °®Âþµº Management School for its “dedication to the higher education industry”. 

The accolade follows a rigorous approval process and is the latest recognition of the °®Âþµº’s reputation for innovation and for research that has a direct impact on society. 

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the °®Âþµº, said: “Earning AACSB accreditation is the beginning of another important chapter for the °®Âþµº and our Management School. The advantages of being part of the AACSB community are significant, benefitting our staff, our students studying with us in °®Âþµº and overseas, our partners, and the region we support.” 

Professor Kevin Grant, Dean of the °®Âþµº Management School, said: “AACSB accreditation is not just a seal of approval, it is a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence in business education shown by the °®Âþµº and our Management School. It signifies our commitment to achieving the highest standards, to innovation and to continuous improvement as we continue to shape future leaders who will make a difference in society and the world.” 

The °®Âþµº and its Management School join more than 1,000 institutions across 60 countries holding AACSB accreditation, representing less than 6 per cent of the world's schools offering business degree programs.  

Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB, based in the USA, said: “°®Âþµº’s commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication -—not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole.”  

Stephanie added: “AACSB accreditation recognises institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning.” 

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Professor Kevin Grant
Dean of °®Âþµº Management School
This signifies our commitment to achieving the highest standards, to innovation and to continuous improvement as we continue to shape future leaders who will make a difference in society and the world.