ISO Certification
Delivering a Global Culture of Excellence
AACSB’s accreditation quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
AACSB is dedicated to the highest standards in business education and to delivering the utmost value to our membership. In that spirit, we pursued and earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for our accreditation quality management system across our global offices.
Achieving ISO 9001:2015 demonstrates AACSB’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality, customer-focused accreditation services globally, and that AACSB's internal accreditation processes adhere to a universal, globalized business standard.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, nongovernmental international organization that brings experts together to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, and market-relevant international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. ISO standards provide world-class specifications for products, services, and systems to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. With more than 1.1 million certifications issued, in over 178 countries globally, ISO 9001:2015 is the most widely used quality management systems requirement offered by ISO. AACSB chose to pursue ISO 9001:2015 certification because of its focus on ongoing continuous process improvement and quality control and a strong, customer-focused orientation—key components of our own accreditation standards.
During the ISO 9001:2015 process, AACSB earned commendations in the following areas:
- Leadership involvement and support
- Clear, well-defined processes
- Strong IT infrastructure support
- Effective internal audit program
We look forward to continuing to support our global stakeholders and to upholding the high standards of ISO 9001:2015 certification.