2011 Archives

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October/November 2011

Dean's Corner: Steps Forward, Steps Backward in Management Education
by David L. Ikenberry
Dean, Leeds School of Business
The University of Colorado Boulder

Chair's Exchange: Vision for the Future
by Jan Williams
Chair of the AACSB International Board of Directors
Stokely Foundation Leadership Chair
Dean of the College of Business Administration
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Developing an Online Program with the AACSB Participant Standards in Mind
As part two of a series of eNEWSLINE articles exploring online program development with regard to the AACSB Accreditation Standards, this issue explores Participant Standards 6, 7, and 8.

Comparing Enrollment Trends at AACSB-Accredited Schools for Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral Levels
Business school enrollments are a popular topic, and as discussions occur, it is important to know that the data being discussed are comparable data figures. In this data visualization, AACSB examines enrollment trends at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels to gauge if there has been an increase or decrease in the number of students attending at each level.

Research and Scholarship Spotlight: The Mergers & Acquisitions Research Center
Well-known for its research centers, the Cass Business School at City University of London features a one of a kind Mergers & Acquisitions Research Center (MARC), which is focused on developing and disseminating research on the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry.

August/September 2011

Dean's Corner: The Latin American Business School Challenge
by Fernando D'Alessio
Director General
CENTRUM Católica

UpFront: Finding the Best of Both Worlds Isn't Easy
by John Fernandes
President and CEO
AACSB International

Developing an Online Program with the AACSB Accreditation Standards in Mind
One of the many weighing concerns of developing an online program is if and how it will impact a school's accreditation. This concern often steers schools away from creating online programs altogether. Areas with regards to the Eligibility Procedures and the Strategic Management Standards have been explored, with corresponding ideas that may help align a new online program successfully.

Faculty Qualifications: Trends in Academic and Professional-Qualification Percentages at AACSB-Accredited Schools
Schools strive to have the best possible faculty members. Part of this means finding the right balance between academic and professional experience for an institution's faculty mix. In this data visualization, AACSB examines the qualification types for faculty members from 2006–07 to 2009–10 in the Annual Business School Questionnaire (BSQ) and the Salary Survey.

Globalization of Management Education Spotlight: The Academic Members of CEMS
The CEMS Alliance, a strategic group of leading business schools and multinational companies, focuses on how to involve businesses in the creation of a practice-based course of study, while showcasing corporate environments and experiences for students.

AACSB's BizEd Magazine Recognized by the 2011 Tabbie and EXCEL Awards
AACSB is proud to announce that BizEd, its premier magazine serving business schools, corporate universities, and experts in the field of business education has received five publishing awards.

Academic Institutions Across Forty Countries Now Maintain AACSB International Accreditation
Thirteen institutions of higher learning, from eleven countries have earned accreditation in business. Additionally, six institutions have maintained their accreditation in business, and one has maintained its accreditation in accounting.

Post-Doctoral Bridge Program Adds Over Forty Candidates to Management Education Pool
In response to the critical faculty shortages across management education, the University of Florida, Tulane University, and Virginia Tech have each graduated additional classes of participants from the AACSB-endorsed Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business Program.

June/July 2011

Faculty Qualifications and Salaries for New Hires
Determining pay rates for new hires can be difficult. Changes in cost of living, the economy, in-demand disciplines, and even qualification type make each hiring decision unique. In this data visualization, we examine the new hire information collected through the 2010–11 AACSB Salary Survey.

Tips on Preparing for an Accreditation Visit.
One of the most critical aspects of the accreditation process in higher education, initial and maintenance alike, is the on-site peer review visit. Thoughtful preparation for the AACSB Business Accreditation visit can enhance the on-site review process and significantly improve the likelihood of a favorable accreditation decision for the school.

Business Schools and Innovation Spotlight: The University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business
One prominent challenge for firms and other organizations is to link their operations with the strategic side of innovation. At the University of Iowa's Tippie School of Management, the belief that business schools could play a role in helping firms to address this challenge prompted the creation of the Strategic Innovation Career Academy.

Updated Online AACSB Volunteer Training is Now Available
Visit AACSB's updated online Volunteer Training (formerly Peer Review Training) to learn about the new eligibility process and other changes to the accreditation process.

Dean's Corner: Volunteering with AACSB
By Karyl B. Leggio
Dean
Sellinger School of Business and Management
Loyola University Maryland

Chair's Exchange: Reflections and the Path Ahead
By Andy Policano
Chair, AACSB International Board of Directors
Dean, Paul Merage School of Business
University of California, Irvine

April/May 2011

Gender Matters: An Update on the Status of Equity in Faculty Numbers
Gender equity is a perennial topic of discussion. Question of where the current ratio of female to male faculty stand, and if progress is being made towards more equality in hiring remain common themes. In this issue, gender percentages of full-time faculty by discipline, as reported in the annual 2010–11 Salary Survey, are examined.

Reviewing the Reviewer: Determining the legitimacy of an accreditation has become increasingly important as management education becomes more global.
According to AACSB International's latest research, there are more than 13,000 institutions that offer at least an undergraduate degree in business around the world. As the number of institutions offering business degrees continues to grow, coupled with the popularity and demand for business degree programs worldwide, the number of educational accrediting bodies also has grown. This complex landscape of institutions offering business degrees and accrediting bodies reviewing schools makes it more challenging to identify quality business education providers; particularly when the majority of these providers claim to be "accredited."

New AACSB Symposium Focused on MBA Curriculum Design
In late March, 200 business school professors and administrators from 15 countries gathered in Tampa, Florida, USA for the inaugural Redesigning the MBA: A Curriculum Development Symposium. The symposium provided a forum to discuss important trends in MBA education, and to think strategically about the design of MBA courses and programs.

Dean's Corner: Curriculum Innovation as Continuous Improvement
By Steven C. Currall, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
Graduate School of Management
University of California, Davis

UpFront: Globalization: Time to Step It Up!
By John Fernandes
President and CEO
AACSB International

February/March 2011

AACSB Task Force Calls for Enhanced Globalization Strategy and Action
Management education is at a historic inflection point. For all the attention to globalization thus far, business schools around the world remain at the verge of experiencing globalization's true transformative impact on their structures and strategies.

Average Salary Trends by Selected Discipline and Institutional Characteristics
The data from the annual AACSB Salary Survey was released in January 2011, and as discussed in this article, show a continuation of the slow growth in salaries at the professor level. The reported data is broken down by school characteristics to give a clearer view of the differences in average salaries by different school types.

Research Finds AACSB Accreditation Very Beneficial for Schools and Their Stakeholders
An independent research study by AACSB and Clarion Research was initiated to explore the value of AACSB accreditation. The data collection included qualitative and quantitative information derived from one-on-one phone interviews and online questionnaires.

Bringing Real-World Experience to the B-School Classroom Announcing the January 2011 AACSB Bridge Program Graduates
Experienced professionals from diverse industries completed AACSB's most recent Bridge Program. Coming from organizations such as Bank of America, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Mass Mutual Financial Group, and Nautilus Healthcare Management Group, these graduates are ready to begin their teaching careers in business education.

Dean's Corner: New Dean, New Place, New Time
By Wilfred Zerbe
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Chair's Exchange: Business Schools: Learning from One Another to Lead Our Universities
By Andy Policano
Chair, AACSB International Board of Directors
Dean, Paul Merage School of Business
University of California, Irvine

December/January 2010–11

Determining if Your School Should Pursue AACSB Accounting Accreditation
Learn more about whether your school's accounting programs may be eligible to pursue AACSB Accounting Accreditation, as well as the potential benefits you may receive based on your objectives.

MBA Research Leads to New Symposium on Implementing Curriculum Redesign
Based on the research initiative of several Harvard University faculty members, AACSB International has developed a symposium for schools that have entered the MBA curriculum redesign process. The first event of its kind to be offered by AACSB, Redesigning the MBA: A Curriculum Development Symposium, will help schools to think strategically about their MBA programs in terms of purpose, positioning, and program design.

How Alumni Can Be Your Sales Force: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Word-of-Mouth Marketing isn’t limited to certain products or services, it happens with everything from clothing to kitchen gadgets. And now it is happening with business schools. Learn more about trends in Word-of-Mouth Marketing and view examples of how to encourage it at your business school.

Students are Looking for the Perfect Program to Meet their Schedules
When students are choosing a school, some of the top factors in their decision making are related to programs, tuition and financial aid, school location, and particularly class schedules. AACSB International collects this type of data annually—where it asks participating schools to provide all of the programs they have available, as well as which delivery methods are offered for those programs

Dean's Corner: It’s Time to Make Decisions Related to Your School's Participation in the Rankings
By Richard E. Sorensen
Dean, Pamplin College of Business
Virginia Tech, USA

UpFront: Head Over Heart? AACSB’s Mission Dilemma
by John Fernandes
President and CEO
AACSB International