Business Accreditation Seminar (AP/EMEA)

This virtual seminar will take place each day 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central European Time | 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. Singapore Standard Time

New Format!  Explore the accreditation standards through an immersive case study.

The Business Accreditation Seminar has undergone a significant transformation in its format! Experienced facilitators will lead you through an immersive case study, enabling you to enhance your skills by actively exploring the accreditation standards and their practical application to a case institution.

Focusing on the 2020 AACSB accreditation standards, the seminar will provide you with the knowledge and resources to avoid common challenges in the accreditation process. Learn what is important and expected at each stage of the accreditation process through thoughtful group interactions as you explore the standards with a hands-on approach.

Please note this seminar requires pre-work before each lesson. There is a total of about four hours to read and prepare for the cases used in the seminar.

Learning Objectives

• Discover the purpose and philosophy of accreditation and the AACSB guiding principles
• Review the nine 2020 AACSB Standards in depth to understand how they build on each other and assure quality at the school
• Learn the importance of quality and continuous improvement, supported by engagement, innovation and impact
• Gain an understanding of the initial and continuous improvement review processes
• Build a network of peers and have an opportunity to ask questions  

Facilitator

Assaad Farah, American University in Dubai

Dr. Assaad Farah joined AUD in 2010 and prior to becoming the Dean of the School of Business Administration (SBA), he occupied the positions of Associate Dean and Director of Accreditation – SBA. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Farah is an executive trainer and consultant mainly for the United Arab Emirates’ public sector. He is also a Board member of the UNDRR ARISE and a member of the AACSB International Middle East & North Africa Advisory Council. Prior to moving to the Dubai, Dr. Farah worked in the aeronautical and mobile industry in Canada. Dr. Farah’s research focus revolves around knowledge management, strategic human resource management, airline management and artificial intelligence. Farah earned a Ph.D. in Management at the University of Bath, UK, a M.Sc. in Administration Management at Concordia University John Molson School of Business in Canada, and a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering at Concordia University in Canada.

Who Should Attend

Deans, administrators, accreditation coordinators, faculty members, and key stakeholders at schools interested in or seeking AACSB Accreditation; individuals new to the AACSB Accreditation Standards and process; accreditation committee members.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact [email protected]