Neue Ära der Forschungswirkung: AACSB, AOM und globale Partner laden zur öffentlichen Stellungnahme zu wegweisendem Rahmenwerk ein

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (AACSB) und die Academy of Management (AOM) haben heute gemeinsam mit acht führenden Organisationen aus der betriebswirtschaftlichen und wissenschaftlichen Gemeinschaft das Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft veröffentlicht – ein wichtiger Schritt zur Erweiterung von Reichweite, Relevanz und Stringenz der Forschung an Wirtschaftshochschulen weltweit.

Die Global Research Impact Task Force, bestehend aus Vertreterinnen und Vertretern von AACSB International, der Academy of International Business, der Academy of Management, der American Accounting Association, der American Marketing Association, der Asia Academy of Management, der Association for Information Systems, der European Accounting Association, dem Journal of Operations Management und der Production and Operations Management Society, steht für eine beispiellose Zusammenarbeit über Disziplinen, Regionen und akademische Gesellschaften hinweg, um die Zukunft der Forschungswirkung in der Wirtschaftswissenschaft neu zu definieren.

Seit Jahrzehnten sichert das bestehende System zur Anerkennung der Forschungswirkung akademische Exzellenz. Doch angesichts sich wandelnder gesellschaftlicher Erwartungen und steigender Anforderungen an die Relevanz steht das Forschungsökosystem vor einem entscheidenden Moment. Diese Koalition ist sich bewusst, dass die Erfüllung dieser neuen Anforderungen mutige, koordinierte Maßnahmen erfordert, um eine systemweite Transformation voranzutreiben und sicherzustellen, dass die Forschung weiterhin auf sinnvolle und messbare Weise Wirtschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft prägt.

Das Rahmenwerk orientiert sich an vier zentralen Zielen:

  • Neudefinition der Wirkung: Erweiterung der Definition der Forschungswirkung über traditionelle wissenschaftliche Kennzahlen hinaus.
  • Stärkung der Bewertung: Festlegung von Bewertungsgrundsätzen, die sinnvolle, empirische und praktische Beiträge widerspiegeln.
  • Förderung von Innovation: Gewährung von Flexibilität für Wirtschaftshochschulen und ihre Fachbereiche bei der Festlegung von Anreizen, die evidenzbasierte Wirkung fördern und honorieren.
  • Ausweitung des Engagements: Sicherstellung, dass die Forschungswirkung die Perspektiven verschiedener Stakeholder widerspiegelt, darunter Wissenschaft, Industrie, Politik, Regulierungsbehörden und Gesellschaft.

„Die Förderung der Forschungswirkung ist keine Aufgabe, die eine einzelne Gruppe alleine bewältigen kann“, so Lily Bi, Präsidentin und CEO der AACSB. „Es erfordert die Zusammenarbeit aller – der akademischen Gemeinschaft, der Praxis und der politischen Entscheidungsträgerinnen und Entscheidungsträger – im Hinblick auf eine gemeinsame Vision. Dieses Rahmenwerk ist ein Katalysator für diesen Wandel. Es geht darum, die Art und Weise weiterzuentwickeln, wie wir die Wirkung in der Wirtschaftswissenschaft bewerten und anerkennen, und dabei gleichzeitig der Sorgfalt und Qualität treu zu bleiben, die großartige Forschung auszeichnen.“

„Forschung muss über unsere eigenen wissenschaftlichen Kreise hinaus Resonanz finden“, erklärt Peter Bamberger, ehemaliger Präsident der AOM. „Diese Initiative spiegelt das gemeinsame Engagement für die Förderung von Forschung wider, die die Praxis beeinflusst, die Politik prägt und einen greifbaren Mehrwert für die Gesellschaft schafft.“

Der Entwurf ermutigt Wirtschaftshochschulen, einen mehrdimensionalen Bewertungsansatz zu verfolgen, der sowohl qualitative als auch quantitative Indikatoren integriert, um die Auswirkungen in den Bereichen Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Politik, Gesellschaft und Bildung zu erfassen. Dieses Rahmenwerk steht im Einklang mit dem Projekt „Standards Refresh“ der AACSB, um sicherzustellen, dass die Global Standards for Business Education™ die Weiterentwicklung der Forschungswirkung fördern.

Der Entwurf kann vom 20. Oktober 2025 bis zum 23. Januar 2026 öffentlich kommentiert werden. Die AACSB und ihre Partner laden Fakultätsangehörige, institutionelle Führungskräfte, Anwenderinnen und Anwender sowie politische Entscheidungsträgerinnen und Entscheidungsträger ein, sich das Rahmenwerk anzusehen und über die im Entwurf verlinkte Umfrage Feedback dazu zu geben. Die Beiträge der Community werden zur Feinabstimmung des Rahmenwerks beitragen, dessen endgültige Ergebnisse im April 2026 auf der Internationalen Konferenz und dem Jahresmeeting der AACSB in Seattle, Washington, USA, vorgestellt werden.

Um das Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft zu lesen und zu kommentieren, besuchen Sie bitte aacsb.edu/insights/reports/2025/research–impact–framework–exposure–draft.

Über AACSB International

AACSB International (AACSB) wurde 1916 gegründet und ist der weltweit größte Verband im Bereich der Wirtschaftsausbildung. Er vertritt 2000 institutionelle Mitglieder und über 1000 akkreditierte Mitglieder und verbindet Wirtschaftshochschulen, Unternehmen und lebenslang Lernende, um die nächste Generation großartiger Führungspersönlichkeiten hervorzubringen. Mit Mitgliedern in über 100 Ländern und Regionen fördert der AACSB die Qualität und den Einfluss von Wirtschaftshochschulen auf der ganzen Welt. Erfahren Sie, wie der AACSB und Wirtschaftshochschulen aus der ganzen Welt in der Wirtschaftsausbildung mutig vorangehen: aacsb.edu.  

Über die Academy of Management

Die Academy of Management ist der führende Berufsverband für Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler im Bereich Management und Organisation. Zu ihren weltweiten Mitgliedern zählen Professorinnen und Professoren, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden an Wirtschaftshochschulen, Forschende aus verwandten sozialwissenschaftlichen und anderen Disziplinen sowie Anwenderinnen und Anwender, die Wert auf die Schaffung und Anwendung von Wissen legen. Die Academy of Management wurde 1936 gegründet und ist mit fast 22.000 Mitgliedern aus mehr als 125 Ländern der älteste und größte wissenschaftliche Managementverband der Welt.

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Uma Nova Era para o Impacto da Pesquisa: AACSB, AOM e Parceiros Globais Convidam o Feedback Público sobre Marco Estrutural

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A AACSB International (AACSB) e a Academy of Management (AOM), em colaboração com oito organizações líderes da comunidade acadêmica de business, lançaram hoje Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft, um passo importante para a expansão do alcance, relevância e rigor da pesquisa de ensino de business em todo o mundo.

A Global Research Impact Task Force, composta por representantes da AACSB International, Academy of International Business, Academy of Management, American Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Asia Academy of Management, Association for Information Systems, European Accounting Association, Journal of Operations Management e Production and Operations Management Society, é uma colaboração sem precedentes entre disciplinas, regiões e sociedades acadêmicas para redefinir o futuro do impacto da pesquisa no ensino de business.

Durante décadas, o sistema existente de reconhecimento do impacto da pesquisa manteve a excelência acadêmica. No entanto, com a mudança das expectativas da sociedade e a intensificação da exigência de relevância, o ecossistema de pesquisa enfrenta um momento crucial. Essa coalizão reconhece que atender a essas novas demandas exigirá uma ação ousada e coordenada para liderar uma transformação em todo o sistema, para que a pesquisa continue a moldar os negócios, as políticas e a sociedade de forma significativa e mensurável.

A estrutura está sendo orientada por quatro objetivos críticos:

  • Redefinição do Impacto: Expansão da definição do impacto da pesquisa para além das métricas acadêmicas tradicionais.
  • Aumento da Avaliação: Identificação dos princípios de avaliação que reflitam contribuições significativas, empíricas e práticas.
  • Capacitação da Inovação: Oferta de flexibilidade para ensino de business e suas disciplinas para a identificação de incentivos e recompensas do impacto baseado em evidências.
  • Ampliação do Engajamento: Garantia de que o impacto da pesquisa reflita as perspectivas de várias partes interessadas, incluindo academia, indústria, formuladores de políticas, reguladores e sociedade.

“O Avanço do impacto da pesquisa não pode ser realizado por qualquer grupo”, disse Lily Bi, presidente e CEO da AACSB. “Todos nós – comunidade acadêmica, profissionais e formuladores de políticas – precisamos trabalhar juntos em direção a uma visão compartilhada. Essa estrutura é um catalisador para essa mudança. Precisamos evoluir a forma como avaliamos e reconhecemos o impacto na academia de business, e nos manter fiel ao rigor e à qualidade que definem uma grande pesquisa.”

“A pesquisa deve ir além dos nossos próprios círculos acadêmicos”, disse Peter Bamberger, ex–presidente da AOM. “Esta iniciativa reflete um compromisso coletivo com o avanço da pesquisa que informa a prática, molda a política e cria valor tangível para a sociedade.”

O Exposure Draft incentiva o ensino de business a adotar uma abordagem de avaliação multidimensional, integrando indicadores qualitativos e quantitativos para capturar o impacto nos domínios acadêmico, empresarial, político, social e educacional. Esta estrutura se alinhará com o projeto de Atualização de Padrões da AACSB para garantir que os Padrões Globais para Educação Empresarial™ reforcem a evolução do impacto da pesquisa.

O Exposure Draft está aberto para comentários públicos de 20 de outubro de 2025 a 23 de janeiro de 2026. A AACSB e seus parceiros convidam professores, líderes institucionais, profissionais e formuladores de políticas a analisar a estrutura e enviar feedback por meio da pesquisa vinculada ao esboço da exposição. A contribuição da comunidade ajudará a refinar a estrutura, que culminará nas conclusões finais compartilhadas na  Conferência Internacional e Reunião Anual da AACSB em Seattle, Washington, EUA, em abril de 2026.

Para ler e responder ao Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft, visite aacsb.edu/insights/reports/2025/research–impact–framework–exposure–draft.

Sobre a AACSB International

Fundada em 1916, a AACSB International (AACSB) é a maior associação de educação empresarial do mundo, que representa 2.000 membros institucionais e mais de 1.000 membros certificados, e conecta instituições de ensino de business, empresas e eternos estudiosos para criar a próxima geração de grandes líderes. Com membros em mais de 100 países e territórios, a AACSB eleva a qualidade e o impacto das entidades de ensino de business em todo o mundo. Saiba como a AACSB e as entidades de ensino de business de todo o mundo estão liderando corajosamente o ensino de business em aacsb.edu.  

Sobre a Academy of Management

A Academy of Management é a associação profissional proeminente para acadêmicos de administração e organização. Seus membros em todo o mundo são professores e estudantes de doutorado de ensino de business em universidades, acadêmicos em ciências sociais relacionadas e outros campos, e profissionais que valorizam a criação e aplicação do conhecimento. Fundada em 1936, a Academy of Management é a maior e mais antiga associação de administração acadêmica do mundo, com uma comunidade global de quase 22.000 pessoas e abrangendo mais de 125 países.

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A New Era for Research Impact: AACSB, AOM, and Global Partners Invite Public Feedback on Landmark Framework

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (AACSB) and Academy of Management (AOM) in collaboration with eight leading organizations from the business academic and scholarly community today released the Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft, a major step toward expanding the reach, relevance, and rigor of business school research worldwide.

The Global Research Impact Task Force, comprising representatives from AACSB International, Academy of International Business, Academy of Management, American Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Asia Academy of Management, Association for Information Systems, European Accounting Association, Journal of Operations Management, and Production and Operations Management Society—represents an unprecedented collaboration across disciplines, regions, and academic societies to redefine the future of research impact in business education.

For decades, the existing system for recognizing research impact has upheld academic excellence. Yet as societal expectations shift and demands for relevance intensify, the research ecosystem faces a pivotal moment. This coalition recognizes that meeting these new demands will require bold, coordinated action to lead a systemwide transformation, ensuring that research continues to shape business, policy, and society in meaningful and measurable ways.

The framework was guided by four critical objectives:

  • Redefine Impact: Expand the definition of research impact beyond traditional scholarly metrics.
  • Strengthen Evaluation: Identify principles for assessment that reflect meaningful, empirical, and practical contributions.
  • Empower Innovation: Provide business schools and their disciplines with flexibility to determine incentives that encourage and reward evidence–based impact.
  • Broaden Engagement: Ensure that research impact reflects the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, including academia, industry, policymakers, regulators, and society.

“Advancing research impact isn’t something any one group can do on its own,” said Lily Bi, president and CEO of AACSB. “It takes all of us—the academic community, practitioners, and policymakers—working together toward a shared vision. This framework is a catalyst for that change. It’s about evolving how we assess and recognize impact in business academia, while staying true to the rigor and quality that define great research.”

“Research must resonate beyond our own scholarly circles,” said Peter Bamberger, AOM Past President. “This initiative reflects a collective commitment to advancing research that informs practice, shapes policy, and creates tangible value for society.”

The exposure draft encourages business schools to embrace a multidimensional assessment approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative indicators to capture impact across academic, business, policy, societal, and educational domains. This framework will align with AACSB’s Standards Refresh project to ensure the Global Standards for Business Education™ reinforces the evolution of research impact.

The exposure draft is open for public comment from October 20, 2025, through January 23, 2026. AACSB and its partners invite faculty, institutional leaders, practitioners, and policymakers to review the framework and submit feedback through the survey linked in the exposure draft. Community Input will help refine the framework, which will culminate in final findings shared at AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, USA, in April 2026.

To review and respond to the Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft, visit aacsb.edu/insights/reports/2025/research–impact–framework–exposure–draft.

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, representing 2,000 institutional members and over 1,000 accredited members, connecting business schools, businesses, and lifelong learners to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.  

About Academy of Management

The Academy of Management is the preeminent professional association for management and organization scholars. Its worldwide members are professors and Ph.D. students in business schools at universities, academics in related social science and other fields, and practitioners who value knowledge creation and application. Founded in 1936, the Academy of Management is the oldest and largest scholarly management association in the world with a global community nearly 22,000 strong and spanning more than 125 countries.

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Le nouvel âge de la recherche à impact : consultation publique à l’initiative de l’AACSB, de l’AOM et de leurs partenaires internationaux sur un cadre de référence inédit

TORONTO, 20 oct. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — L’AACSB International (AACSB) et l’Academy of Management (AOM), en partenariat avec huit organisations de référence du milieu académique et professionnel en management, publient ce jour leur Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft (projet de directive internationale sur la recherche à impact), une avancée majeure vers l’élargissement de la portée, de la pertinence et de la rigueur de la recherche menée dans les écoles de commerce à l’échelle mondiale.

Le groupe de travail international qui s’est penché sur la recherche à impact (Global Research Impact Task Force) a réuni des représentants de l’AACSB International, de l’Academy of International Business, de l’Academy of Management, de l’American Accounting Association, de l’American Marketing Association, de l’Asia Academy of Management, de l’Association for Information Systems, de l’European Accounting Association, du Journal of Operations Management et de la Production and Operations Management Society autour d’une réflexion sans précédent toutes disciplines, régions et réseaux académiques confondus visant à dessiner les contours de la recherche à impact de demain propre à la formation commerciale.

Depuis des dizaines d’années, le système de reconnaissance des retombées de la recherche contribue à préserver l’excellence académique. Or, les attentes sociétales évoluent et les exigences de pertinence se durcissent. Ces tendances placent tout l’univers de la recherche à un tournant décisif. Le groupe de travail considère que la réponse à ces nouvelles exigences appelle une action résolue et concertée visant à conduire une transformation à l’échelle du système et garantir que la recherche puisse encore exercer une influence de taille sur le monde des affaires, les politiques publiques et la société au sens large de manière concrète et mesurable.

Le socle du projet de directive repose sur les quatre axes clés suivants :

  • Redéfinir la notion d’impact : étendre la définition de recherche à impact au–delà des indicateurs académiques traditionnels.
  • Renforcer les principes d’évaluation : identifier des principes d’évaluation valorisant des contributions significatives, empiriques et pratiques.
  • Encourager l’innovation : donner aux écoles de commerce et à leurs programmes d’enseignement la flexibilité nécessaire pour définir des mécanismes d’incitation encourageant et récompensant un impact fondé sur des preuves.
  • Élargir le périmètre d’engagement : veiller à ce que la recherche à impact intègre les points de vue d’une diversité d’acteurs, notamment le monde académique, le secteur privé, les décideurs politiques, les régulateurs et la société civile.

Pour Lily Bi, présidente–directrice générale de l’AACSB, « Faire progresser la recherche à impact n’est pas un travail réservé à un seul acteur. C’est plutôt une responsabilité à partager entre le monde académique, les professionnels et les décideurs politiques. Cette directive est porteuse de changement. L’heure est à l’évolution de nos méthodes d’évaluation et de reconnaissance des retombées de la recherche académique en préservant la rigueur et la qualité qui caractérisent une recherche d’excellence. »

« La recherche doit trouver son écho au–delà des cercles académiques », a expliqué Peter Bamberger, ex–président de l’AOM. « Notre projet témoigne d’un engagement collectif en faveur d’une recherche qui influence la pratique, éclaire les politiques et dégage une valeur concrète pour la société », a–t–il ajouté.

Le projet de directive incite les écoles de commerce à adopter une approche d’évaluation multidimensionnelle mariant des indicateurs qualitatifs et quantitatifs en vue de mesurer les retombées de la recherche dans les sphères académique, économique, politique, sociétale et éducative. Il s’aligne sur le projet de révision des normes de l’AACSB, visant à garantir que les Global Standards for Business Education™ (normes mondiales de l’enseignement commercial) intègrent pleinement l’évolution des attentes en matière de recherche à impact.

Le projet est ouvert à la consultation publique du 20 octobre 2025 au 23 janvier 2026. L’AACSB et ses partenaires invitent les enseignants–chercheurs, responsables d’institution, professionnels et décideurs politiques à parcourir le document et soumettre leurs commentaires en suivant le lien qui y est renseigné. Ces retours permettront d’en affiner le cadre. Les conclusions finales seront présentées lors de la Conférence internationale et assemblée générale de l’AACSB qui se tiendra en avril 2026 à Seattle (État de Washington, USA).

Pour consulter et commenter le Global Research Impact Framework: Exposure Draft (projet de directive internationale sur la recherche à impact), rendez–vous sur : aacsb.edu/insights/reports/2025/research–impact–framework–exposure–draft.

À propos d’AACSB International

Fondée en 1916, AACSB International (« l’AACSB ») est la plus importante association du domaine de la formation commerciale au monde. Elle compte 2 000 membres institutionnels et plus de 1 000 membres agréés et met en contact des écoles de commerce, des entreprises et d’infatigables apprenants dans le but de former les grands leaders de demain. Présente dans plus de 100 pays et territoires, l’AACSB contribue à renforcer la qualité et les retombées des écoles de commerce à l’échelle mondiale. Pour en savoir plus sur la manière dont l’AACSB réinvente les études commerciales pour faire naître une société meilleure, cliquez sur ce lien : aacsb.edu.  

À propos de l’Academy of Management

L’Academy of Management est l’association professionnelle de référence pour les chercheurs en management et en théorie des organisations. Ses membres répartis à travers le monde comptent des professeurs et doctorants en écoles de commerce universitaires, des chercheurs en sciences sociales ou autres disciplines connexes et des professionnels attachés à la création et à l’application des connaissances. Fondée en 1936, l’Academy of Management est le plus ancien et le plus vaste réseau de chercheurs en management au monde à l’appui de quelque 22 000 membres répartis dans plus de 125 pays.

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AACSB Academy™ Builds Leadership and Faculty Excellence Through Skills-Based Programs

TAMPA, Fla., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International, the global leader in business education, proudly announces the launch of the AACSB Academy, a transformative learning platform designed to upskill business school faculty, staff, administrators, and leaders. The Academy offers competency–based, technical learning programs that focus on building excellence, success, and quality, all directly aligned with AACSB standards.

“This launch represents a major expansion of our professional learning portfolio, enabling us to provide even more impactful development opportunities for business education professionals,” said Carrie Summerlin, Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Engagement Officer.

The AACSB Academy is distinguished by:

Competency–Based Curriculum: Structured learning built around real–world leadership, pedagogy, and accreditation skills.
Flexible Formats: In–person, virtual, hybrid, and asynchronous options to suit individual and institutional needs.
Recognized Credentials: Certificates and digital badges that validate professional growth and global readiness.
Customizable Learning Paths: Tailored experiences for a range of roles and career stages.
Mentorship & Community: Cohort–based programs that foster collaboration and shared growth.

“With the launch of the Academy, we are not only responding to the evolving needs of business education professionals, but we are also raising the bar,” said Lily Bi, president and CEO of AACSB. “The Academy ensures that institutions and individuals alike can access rigorous, competency–based programs that enhance leadership, faculty excellence, and long–term institutional impact.”

In addition to its accreditation curriculum, AACSB Academy introduces new offerings such as leadership cohorts, on–demand modules, seminars, and certificates on the topics of assurance of learning, AI, professional excellence, and business simulation. Many programs will be accessible to emerging markets, underscoring AACSB’s commitment to global, inclusive development.

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About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, connecting educators, learners, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.

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AACSB Report Reveals Key Shifts Shaping Business Education

The report explores business school financial viability, enrollment trends and learner expectations, and increasingly complex faculty and leadership roles.

TAMPA, Fla., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International is proud to release its 2025 State of Business Education Report, a data–rich analysis of the forces reshaping business education worldwide. Based on global surveys, institutional data, and expert perspectives, the report highlights five key transformation areas:

  • Financial Viability: Over 75 percent of business school leaders cite financial models as a top concern. Schools are responding by diversifying revenue streams, building strategic industry partnerships, and adapting to changes in public funding and tuition models.
  • Evolving Enrollment Trends: Undergraduate and master’s applications are growing globally, while MBA enrollment is declining in some regions. International enrollment trends remain uneven—dropping by 26 percent at the undergraduate level in the Americas but rising significantly in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. At the master’s level, international enrollment increased across all regions, with schools in Asia Pacific and EMEA enrolling a higher proportion of students.
  • Workforce Readiness and Skill Development: Employers and educators agree on the need for a balanced skill set. Graduates must possess human–centered skills such as communication, resilience, and ethical leadership, alongside technical fluency in AI and hands–on learning experiences.
  • Evolving Faculty Roles: Faculty are under increasing pressure to deliver impactful research, embrace pedagogical innovation, and strengthen industry engagement. Institutions are rethinking faculty incentives and support structures to retain top talent and combat burnout, particularly in high–demand areas.
  • Leadership Complexity: Deans and academic leaders are navigating complex financial and regulatory landscapes, balancing immediate institutional needs with long–term strategy while fostering global collaboration.

“AACSB's 2025 State of Business Education Report serves as a valuable reference point for business schools and their many internal and external stakeholders,” said Lily Bi, president and CEO of AACSB. “By highlighting major developments occurring across our industry—backed by AACSB's comprehensive data and enriched by the insights and expertise from members throughout our global network—this report captures a pivotal moment in business education.”

The report draws from months of engagement with global stakeholders, including 14 regional roundtables and a survey of nearly 900 business education leaders from 83 countries and territories. AACSB also integrated its proprietary data with insights and research from leading organizations such as the Graduate Management Admission Council, McKinsey & Company, and the Organisation for Economic Co–operation and Development.

AACSB’s 2025 Business School Data Guide, relaunched for the first time since 2021 and released alongside the 2025 State of Business Education Report, serves as a valuable supplement, offering expanded insights into key trends and metrics shaping business education globally.

For media inquiries or to arrange an interview with an AACSB thought leader, please contact [email protected].

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, connecting educators, learners, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.

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Business Schools Prepare for the GenAI Era: AACSB Shares Global Survey Findings

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (AACSB) released a new report, GenAI Adoption in Business Schools: Deans and Faculty Respond, informed by survey input from business school deans and faculty. The report explores how these groups are navigating the opportunities and challenges of generative AI (GenAI), focusing on the practical use of GenAI in teaching, research, and governance. It offers valuable insights into the adoption trends and strategic priorities within business schools globally.

Key Survey Findings
Conducted separately among faculty and deans, the surveys reveal shared and diverse perspectives and priorities, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to drive meaningful progress in GenAI adoption.

  • Optimism vs. Skepticism: Deans express greater optimism about GenAI’s potential, while faculty are generally more cautious, citing concerns about ethical implications and readiness. Despite this disparity, both groups agree on the importance of integrating GenAI across teaching, research, and governance.
  • Proficiency and Usage: Most survey respondents identify as novice or intermediate users of GenAI. Faculty primarily use GenAI for tasks like content creation and summarization in teaching, while they remain more hesitant about using the technology for research applications like data analysis, citing data integrity issues.
  • Ethical Concerns and Governance: Issues such as plagiarism, data privacy, and academic integrity are highlighted as major barriers to more widespread adoption. Although nearly half of the deans report existing AI policies at their institutions, many schools lack actionable guidance, signaling a need for clearer governance.
  • Educational Potential and Risks: Both faculty and deans recognize GenAI’s role in enhancing creativity and problem–solving while also posing risks to critical thinking. Striking a balance between AI integration and traditional pedagogy remains a key priority.
  • Resource Allocation: Schools are focusing on integrating GenAI into curricula using existing resources, with limited efforts directed toward expanding or redesigning current infrastructure.
  • Training Opportunities: A mix of self–directed learning and structured institutional support is preferred for skill development. However, low engagement with formal credentialing programs presents an opportunity for schools to expand training pathways.

AACSB’s findings emphasize the importance of promoting collaboration among educators, administrators, and institutional leaders to address challenges and responsibly leverage GenAI’s potential. The organization is committed to supporting business schools with actionable resources and insights to navigate the evolving AI landscape.

Support for this report is provided by the Kogod School of Business at American University. Learn how the Kogod School is preparing the business leaders of tomorrow at kogod.american.edu.

To read the full report, visit aacsb.edu/genai–adoption. For media inquiries or to arrange an interview with one of AACSB's thought leaders about this report, please contact [email protected].

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, connecting educators, learners, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.


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AACSB Approves Global Standard-Setting Framework, Paving the Way for the Next Era of Business Education Standards

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (AACSB), the world’s leading accrediting body for business schools, has approved the AACSB Global Standard–Setting Framework. This framework formalizes the process for revising business education standards and establishes a structured five–year review cycle. This initiative reaffirms AACSB’s position as the global authority on business education quality and impact.

The AACSB Board of Directors has charged Chief Accreditation Officer Stephanie Bryant with implementing the new framework and initiating a review and revision of the current standards. A global task force comprising key stakeholders from across the business education ecosystem will oversee the revision process to ensure alignment with the evolving needs of business schools, industry, and society.

Anticipated to launch on July 1, 2026, the revised standards will be released as The Global Standards for Business Education™. This initiative reinforces AACSB’s mission to advance the quality and impact of business education, providing more than 17,000 business schools worldwide with a structured framework for continuous improvement and global impact.

“For over a century, AACSB has been the de facto global standard–setting body for business education, guiding institutions toward quality, excellence, and impact,” said Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB. “As the business education landscape continues to evolve, AACSB is committed to ensuring that business schools remain agile, innovative, and aligned with industry and societal needs.”

The standards revision process will include an exposure draft and a public comment period, allowing for broad engagement from AACSB’s global community. The final version of The Global Standards for Business Education is expected to be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting in April 2026, with official implementation on July 1, 2026.

“The updated standards will provide all business schools with a clear, future–ready framework to drive excellence and innovation,” said Sherif Kamel, Chair of AACSB’s Board of Directors and Dean of Onsi Sawiris School of Business, The American University in Cairo.

About AACSB International 

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, representing 1,900 institutional members and 1,000 accredited schools, connecting business schools, businesses, and lifelong learners to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu. 

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AACSB and AArU Begin Groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Quality Education Across the Arab World

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Arab Universities (AArU) and AACSB International (AACSB) have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during AACSB’s Middle East and North Africa conference in Dubai, UAE.

The agreement outlines a shared commitment to providing opportunities for schools within the AArU membership to experience the advantages of specified membership benefits in both AACSB and AArU. AArU members will be provided the opportunity to work towards advancing accreditation efforts, and promote best practices in business education. This partnership will support universities across the Arab world in achieving global standards of excellence while addressing region–specific challenges in higher education and economic development.

“The Association of Arab Universities seeks to enhance the quality of higher education and elevate the level of academic accreditation to meet international standards. This agreement with AACSB, one of the most important international accreditation institutions, is part of the Association's vision to develop academic excellence, improve the efficiency of Arab educational institutions, and enhance their competitiveness,” says Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General of AArU.

“AACSB is proud to collaborate with the Association of Arab Universities supporting the advancement of quality education in the Arab region. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and impact in education worldwide. With a century old tradition of continuous improvement and impact, we are honored to join AArU today and celebrate our mutual commitment to quality education,” says Lily Bi President and CEO of AACSB.

The MOU is a testament to the shared vision of both organizations to nurture future–ready business leaders in higher education. The AArU, established in 1964, is dedicated to strengthening cooperation between its 450 member universities in the Arab world and supporting their contributions to sustainable development. AACSB, with its global network of over 1,900 member organizations, has been driving excellence in business education for more than a century.

This partnership represents a significant step toward creating a more globally connected and impactful business education ecosystem in the Arab region.

A formal signing of the agreement occurred at the AACSB MENA Conference in Dubai, UAE including AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi and AArU Secretary General Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama.

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.

For More Information Contact:
Leah McBride
1+813.367.5238
[email protected]

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L’AACSB définit l’orientation des écoles de commerce pour qu’elles soient à la pointe de l’IA

TAMPA, Floride, 02 juill. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (« AACSB ») ouvre la voie aux écoles de commerce pour leur permettre d’utiliser l’IA et d’innover dans ce domaine. Dans un rapport récemment publié qui explore la manière dont les écoles de commerce peuvent mieux comprendre et adopter les capacités de l’IA générative (GenAI), en complément de sa première conférence sur l’IA aux États–Unis, l’AACSB est ravie d’annoncer qu’Ethan Mollick, leader d’opinion renommé en matière d’IA, fera office de conférencier d’honneur lors de la Conférence des doyens qui se tiendra à Las Vegas, dans le Nevada, en février 2025.

Ethan Mollick est professeur associé à la Wharton School de l’université de Pennsylvanie, où il étudie et enseigne l’innovation et la culture d’entreprise, et examine les effets de l’intelligence artificielle sur le travail et l’éducation. Il dirige également Wharton Interactive, une initiative visant à démocratiser l’éducation à l’aide de jeux, de simulations et de l’IA. Avant de travailler dans le monde universitaire, Ethan a cofondé une startup et prodigue toujours aujourd’hui ses conseils à plusieurs startups et organisations.

Cette nouvelle arrive peu de temps après que l’AACSB ait organisé sa première Conférence sur l’IA à Santa Clara, en Californie. Cette conférence s’est concentrée sur l’intersection de l’IA dans les études commerciales et les affaires appliquées, sur l’importance des capacités de l’IA et sur la façon dont l’IA permet d’améliorer l’efficacité sans pour autant remplacer les aptitudes générales, tous ces points constituant un axe essentiel des études commerciales. L’AACSB prévoit également d’organiser une conférence similaire sur l’IA à Paris les 9 et 10 octobre.

Ce travail s’appuie sur le rapport récemment publié par l’AACSB, Building Future–Ready Business Schools With Generative AI (Bâtir des écoles de commerce prêtes pour l’avenir grâce à l’IA générative), qui examine en profondeur les menaces et les opportunités potentielles pour les études commerciales, en mettant en exergue les différentes manières dont les écoles peuvent utiliser efficacement la GenAI dans leur programme d’études et les expériences des apprenants, tout en réalisant les objectifs de l’établissement.

Les effets de l’IA commencent tout juste à se faire sentir dans l’enseignement, les entreprises et la société, et ces efforts servent de catalyseur pour explorer, discuter et étudier davantage la dynamique de cette technologie numérique en constante évolution.

À propos d’AACSB International

Fondée en 1916, AACSB International (« AACSB ») est la plus importante alliance dans le domaine des études commerciales au monde. Elle met en contact des formateurs, des apprenants et des entreprises afin de créer la prochaine génération de grands leaders. Avec des membres dans plus de 100 pays et territoires, l’AACSB favorise l’engagement, accélère l’innovation et amplifie l’impact au sein du secteur des études commerciales. Découvrez comment l’AACSB révolutionne les études commerciales dans le but de créer une société meilleure sur aacsb.edu.

Pour obtenir plus d’informations, contactez :
Leah McBride
1+813.367.5238
[email protected]


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