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12 Institutions Earn °®Âþµº Initial Business Accreditation

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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(°®Âþµº) announced today that 12 institutions have earned initial business accreditation.

Achieving Business Accreditation

Asia School of Business

IPAG Business School (Paris - France)

Missouri Southern State University

PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University

Queen's University Belfast

RMIT University

UCL School of Management, University College London

Universidad Loyola Andalucía

University of Eastern Finland

University of Hohenheim

University of Nicosia

University of Southern Denmark

With the recognition of these schools, °®Âþµº now has 1,066 accredited institutions in 70 countries and territories, and 195 institutions with °®Âþµº accreditation for accounting programs. Achieving this milestone ensures greater access to high-quality business education for learners around the world and businesses seeking top talent.

“°®Âþµº congratulates each institution on achieving °®Âþµº accreditation,” said Stephanie Bryant, executive vice president and global chief accreditation officer at °®Âþµº. “The commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of each school’s dedication—not only to its students, alumni network, and greater business community—but to society as a whole.”

Achieving °®Âþµº accreditation is a mission-driven, rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities, mentorship with an °®Âþµº advisor, and a peer-reviewed evaluation focused on continuous improvement. During this multi-year path, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan to achieve their mission and align with °®Âþµº’s accreditation standards. These principles-based standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation, research, and teaching and learning.

For more information about °®Âþµº accreditation, please visit aacsb.edu/accreditation.