{"id":203832,"date":"2026-01-09T20:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/?p=203832"},"modified":"2026-01-27T02:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:21:26","slug":"aacsb-opens-public-comment-on-2026-global-standards-for-business-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/en\/aacsb-opens-public-comment-on-2026-global-standards-for-business-education\/","title":{"rendered":"AACSB opens public comment on 2026 Global Standards for Business Education"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Statement issued by the company (Announcement)<\/p>\n

AACSB International today released\u00a0exposure drafts of its inaugural Global Standards for Business Education<\/strong> and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards<\/strong> inviting feedback from business schools, faculty, students, employers, higher education associations, and other stakeholders worldwide.<\/p>\n

The new Global Standards for Business Education<\/a>, a revision of AACSB\u2019s highly respected Accreditation Standards, are designed to serve all business schools<\/strong>, not only those that hold AACSB accreditation. They provide a globally recognized framework that any school can use to guide strategic development, strengthen performance, and demonstrate impact to learners, employers, and higher education stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The release comes as AACSB marks its 110th<\/sup> anniversary, reflecting the organization\u2019s evolution in how it advances quality and impact in business education worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusiness education is being asked to do more than ever \u2013 prepare learners for a dynamic economy, generate knowledge that informs practice, and help address societal challenges,\u201d said Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB International<\/strong>. \u201cThese exposure drafts are an invitation to the global community to help shape a modern, practical, and values-driven standards framework that supports excellence across diverse missions and contexts. We encourage stakeholders to review these drafts and share feedback so the final standards reflect what business and accounting education need now, and what they must become next.\u201d<\/p>\n

AACSB\u2019s proposed Standards come at a moment when business education is facing heightened scrutiny and rising expectations, from clearer evidence of learning outcomes to stronger connections among curriculum, research, and societal impact. \u201cThe introduction of the Global Standards for Business Education reinforces AACSB\u2019s role as a global standard setter and strengthens the broader ecosystem of business education,\u201d said Stephanie Bryant, Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer of AACSB International<\/strong>, noting that for schools, the drafts provide \u201ca clear and adaptable framework to demonstrate quality\u201d and to \u201caccelerate continuous improvement.\u201d The new Global Standards for Business Education and 2026 Accounting Standards are designed to help schools navigate evolving learner needs, workforce disruption, and rapid technological change, while keeping a consistent global benchmark for quality and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in the exposure drafts<\/h2>\n

The draft Standards emphasize mission-driven, outcome-focused quality<\/strong> across three core areas:<\/p>\n