MBA & Master Glossary
AACSB (Accreditation)
Definition
AACSB stands for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the most prestigious international accreditation institution for business schools and MBA programs. AACSB accreditation is considered the highest quality seal and is awarded to only about 5% of all business schools worldwide. It guarantees the highest standards in teaching, research and student support.
Example: "The business school has been AACSB-accredited since 2015, which is why its MBA is recognised internationally without issue."
Why this matters for your MBA
"AACSB (Accreditation)" is one of the terms you will come across when comparing MBA and Executive MBA programmes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland — in admission requirements, accreditation details or programme descriptions. On mba.de you can check how individual business schools handle it and compare programmes independently.
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