As AACSB continues its growth in all regions of the world, we are mindful of both the opportunities and challenges of a truly global association. Nowhere is this clearer than in our thought leadership initiatives. Our recent report “A World of Good” prepared by our Peace Through Commerce Task Force highlighted the incredible power that business schools working with business can have in tackling the most complex problems facing our world. It is in this spirit that we present this report of the Alliance for Management Education Task Force, Business and Business Schools: A Partnership for the Future. 

To be sure, industry leaders remain dedicated supporters of our schools and have reflected that commitment by donating their time and money. As a result of that support, business schools provide scholarships for students, hire new faculty, and construct excellent educational facilities. The message of this report, however, is the future. We must build on those successes and look forward to finding new ways to cooperate to meet our mutual challenges and, more importantly, explore new opportunities. Business has always been a supporter of business schools—we now ask for their partnership. 

This report is just the beginning—there remains much to be done. Through this report and our on-going advocacy efforts, we will reach out to leaders of business with a reminder that business schools are right now developing future leaders and conducting the research needed to answer the most intractable problems of business. These are challenges and opportunities with global impact and, while this report is generally U.S. focused, we need global engagement. The benefits of a partnership will be felt in every corner of our world. 

Arthur Kraft
Chairman of the Board 
AACSB International

 
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