AACSB Initial Accreditation Process for Management Schools

1. 1. Preparation for the Long Haul:
   • The accreditation process can take 2+ years to complete
   • Start preparing now, especially after receiving the recommendation for initial accreditation from the IAC (Initial Accreditation Committee).
2. 2. Submit Eligibility Application:
   • Submit the eligibility application via myAccreditation along with a non-refundable application fee.
   • The eligibility application should not exceed 35 pages (excluding tables)
3. 3. Preliminary Review:
   • You can submit a draft of the eligibility application for preliminary review before the formal application.
4. 4. Mentor Assignment:
   • Three months after acceptance, a Mentor is assigned for 2 years to help prepare the Initial Self-Assessment Report (iSER).
5. 5. Prepare iSER:
   • The institute submits the iSER with background information, gap analysis, and EE (Engagement, Innovation, and Impact) information (~100 pages)
6. 6. Transition to Chair:
   • After the iSER is accepted, the process transitions to a Chair for further preparation of the final Self-Assessment Report (SER), including the implementation of iSER recommendations.
7. 7. Eligibility Criteria:
   1. The eligibility application will cover key components such as:
      • Institutional Contact Information and Background Information.
      • AACSB Eligibility criteria (Faculty composition, Research, Engagement, Innovation, and Impact).
      • Core values (Ethical Behavior, Collegiate Environment, Commitment to Social Responsibility).
      • General Criteria related to Accreditation Scope, Oversight, and Continuous Improvement.
8. 8. Peer Review Team Visit:
   • After submission of the final report, a Peer Review Team will visit the institute.
9. 9. Next Review:
   • A review will take place 5 years after the initial accreditation.