Assurance of Learning Standards with Interpretive Information

The Business Accreditation Assurance of Learning Standards are the third category of accreditation standards. Relevant assurance of learning standards are noted below.

Overview and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding AACSB Expectations

Introductory material to the Assurance of Learning Standards includes:

• Defining Assurance of Learning (AoL):
• Addressing, Defining, and Measuring the Achievement of Learning Goals
• Approaches to Assurance of Learning
• Examples of Learning Goals and Measures of Achievement
• A Statement about Curriculum Management and Content
• A Statement about Addressing the Level of Educational Attainment

• Standard 15: Management of Curricula
• Standard 16: Undergraduate Learning Goals
• Standard 17: Undergraduate Educational Level
• Standard 18: Master’s Level General Management Learning Goals
• Standard 19: Specialized Master’s Degree Learning Goals
• Standard 20: Master’s Educational Level
• Standard 21: Doctoral Learning Goals

Related White Paper

Assurance of Learning Standards: An Interpretation
(2007, November). A white paper issued by the AACSB Accreditation Coordinating Committee and AACSB Accreditation Quality Committee.

Questions about AACSB Accreditation expectations should be directed to: accreditation@aacsb.edu.