AACSB is transforming business education for educators, businesses, and learners.

AACSB-Accredited Schools Accredited institutions have met rigorous standards and are committed to upholding and advancing the quality of their business and accounting programs. Filter

AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, is the global standard-setting body for business education, strengthening the world’s business schools through accreditation, thought leadership, and transformative learning.

Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that includes a rigorous external review of a school's mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs. AACSB's accreditation processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

AACSB's business accreditation standards are principles-based and outcomes-focused, affirming AACSB’s commitment to the highest standard of quality in business education.

For business degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctorate level, AACSB accreditation is the largest and most recognized specialized accreditation worldwide. The requirements for AACSB accreditation are very stringent.

Choose an AACSB-accredited business degree program that will prepare you with the knowledge and skills employers need now. AACSB-accredited schools represent the best business schools in the world. Their undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs have passed rigorous standards for quality.

Once membership is established, a school should familiarize its faculty and administration with the AACSB accreditation standards and the accreditation journey. To proceed into the accreditation process, the next step is to submit an eligibility application.

AACSB has continued to revise its business accreditation standards to improve relevancy, maintain currency, and increase value. An appointed Business Accreditation Task Force, with widespread input from member schools, developed the current business standards, which were adopted by the AACSB Accreditation Council in July 2020.

The initial business accreditation process is a rigorous quality assurance review that involves peers from business schools, committees, and AACSB staff.