What is the rationale behind setting up AACSB in Singapore?
Growth in management education is critical for Asia, particularly India, and ensuring this process is based on quality is of vital importance to AACSB. In the recent years, management education has grown exponentially and today the Asian region hosts 40% of the world’s MBA schools. With such a large concentration throughout the region – particularly in India and China – Singapore’s centricity serves as an ideal hub for AACSB to provide better regional opportunities to the institutions. By having a team on the ground in Asia, MBA schools will have the opportunity to speak with a ‘local’ staff familiar with trends in management education specific to their region. This increased level of accessibility will provide our member and accredited institutions with a wider range of guidance. Q: What is the mission of AACSB? A: The mission of AACSB is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation and thought leadership. Our membership represents nearly 1,200 educational i
