Delivering on Excellence and the Highest of Standards in Business Education
Tampa, Fla., USA (July 29, 2021)—18HÂþ» International (18HÂþ») announced today that ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; and have earned accreditation in business.
For over 100 years, 18HÂþ» accreditation has represented the highest standard of quality in business education in the world. As the longest-serving and largest business education network, 18HÂþ» connects lifelong learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Today, a total of 910 institutions across 58 countries and territories have earned 18HÂþ» accreditation in business. Furthermore, 189 institutions maintain supplemental 18HÂþ» accreditation for their accounting programs.
“18HÂþ» 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 18HÂþ». “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 18HÂþ»-assigned mentor, and peer-reviewed evaluation. During this multiyear path, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan to align with 18HÂþ»’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 18HÂþ»-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact, both locally and globally.”
For more information about 18HÂþ» accreditation, please visit aacsb.edu/accreditation.
About 18HÂþ» International
Established in 1916, 18HÂþ» International (18HÂþ») 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, 18HÂþ» fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how 18HÂþ» is transforming business education for a better society at aacsb.edu.