Confirming Excellence in Business Education: Global Accreditation Extended for 杏吧原创鈥檚 Sprott School of Business
AACSB International (AASCB) has extended its accreditation of 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Sprott School of Business for another five years.
Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting students, educators and businesses worldwide. AACSB accreditation has been earned by only five per cent of the world鈥檚 business schools offering degrees at the bachelor level and higher.
鈥淭his significant achievement would not have been possible without the long-term dedication of our outstanding faculty and staff,鈥欌 said 杏吧原创 President Benoit-Antoine Bacon. 鈥淭his accreditation recognizes and confirms Sprott鈥檚 continued success in business education that鈥檚 great news as we watch the new home for Sprott 鈥 the Nicol Building – take shape.鈥欌
鈥淓very AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development and student learning. The intense peer review process exemplifies their commitment to quality business education,鈥 said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice-president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB.
In their recommendation for the extension of accreditation for 杏吧原创鈥檚 business programs, the AACSB peer review team recognized the Sprott School for its student-oriented culture, which was confirmed in meetings with undergraduate and graduate students. They also noted many of the school鈥檚 student experience opportunities, such as the Bucket to Rain Barrels projects in Tanzania, the Sprott Competes case competition program, the Sprott Student Investment Fund, and the many required courses that include experiential learning.
鈥淭his achievement reflects the exceptional quality of our school and our dedication to continuous improvement,鈥 said Linda Schweitzer, interim dean of the Sprott School of Business. 鈥淚 am particularly proud that we were recognized for the engagement and strong bonds between faculty, staff, students and alumni and our view that business and education have an important social responsibility to build and support human welfare and well-being.”
The Sprott School of Business was initially awarded AACSB accreditation in 2013 following a multi-year process of rigorous internal and peer reviewed evaluation to ensure alignment to AACSB standards. These standards require excellence in all areas relating to strategic management and innovation; students, faculty and staff as active participants in the school; learning and teaching; as well as academic and professional engagement. Once accreditation is achieved, each institution participates in a five-year continuous improvement peer review to maintain high quality and extend its accreditation.
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