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HSBA Becomes a Member of the AACSB

HSBA ҹAV today officially became a member of the renowned . The AACSB is one of the world's most important international accreditation organisations for business schools. Its mission is to continuously improve the quality of teaching and research through innovation and development, and to promote international cooperation between business schools. With this membership, ҹAVs expanding its international network and underlining its commitment to the highest standards in teaching and research. Across Germany, 16 universities currently bear the AACSB seal of quality, and 36 business schools are members of the AACSB.

“AACSB membership provides the ideal basis for scientific exchange with business schools worldwide and is a clear sign of the quality of teaching and research at HSBA,” says Prof. Dr. Tim Goydke, President of the ҹAV.

Prof. Dr. Sarah Jastram, Vice President for Research and International Affairs, adds: “Many of our international partner universities are already AACSB accredited and emphasise the importance of this seal of quality for international research projects, exchange programmes or partnerships. Applying for AACSB accreditation is the next logical step. We are looking forward to it!”

As part of the accreditation process, members are audited for compliance with various standards relating to the quality of teaching and learning conditions, the research activities of teaching staff and the positive social impact of activities both within and outside the university. In the first stage of the complex audit procedure, each university must prepare a comprehensive self-report to demonstrate its eligibility for accreditation.