AACSB Accreditation Standards

The AACSB Accreditation Standards were first adopted in 1919. Throughout the years, the standards have continued to be revised to ensure quality and continuous improvement in collegiate business education. In 2010, the AACSB Accreditation Standards were again revised, as well as the surrounding processes and documentation requirements.

To become AACSB-accredited in business and/or accounting, an institution must satisfy the eligibility requirements and the accreditation standards included in the documents below.

2013 Proposed Standards

> AACSB Proposed Business Accreditation Standards (PDF)

> AACSB Proposed Accounting Accreditation Standards (PDF)

2012 Standards Update

> AACSB Business Accreditation Standards 2012 Update (PDF)

> AACSB Business Accreditation Standards 2012 Update (PDF with revisions shown)

> AACSB Accounting Accreditation Standards 2012 Update (PDF)

> AACSB Accounting Accreditation Standards 2012 Update (PDF with revisions shown)

Eligibility Procedures and Standards

> Business Accreditation Eligibility Procedures and Standards

>Accounting Accreditation Eligibility Procedures and Standards