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'Excellence in all areas' at Oxford Saïd highlighted in prestigious international accreditation

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AACSB International has today awarded business accreditation to Saïd Business School, recognising its 'first rate' education and research.

To achieve the accreditation, institutions must undergo rigorous peer review and demonstrate a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development and student learning. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Only six per cent of the world's schools offering business degree programmes have been awarded with the distinction.

'Oxford Saïd's commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication - not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole,' said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. 'Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders, and the addition of Oxford Saïd to the network of AACSB-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact for their institution, both locally and globally. We congratulate the School and Dean Soumitra Dutta on earning accreditation and applaud the entire team —including the administration, faculty, staff, and students—for their roles in earning this respected honour.' 

 

AACSB accreditation recognises institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning.

Stephanie M. Bryant

Executive V.P. and Chief Accreditation Officer, AACSB

Welcoming the accreditation, Soumitra Dutta, Peter Moores Dean at Oxford Saïd, said: ‘As a leading business school committed to delivering world-class teaching and research, we are proud to receive this important international accreditation from AACSB. It represents the commitment, passion and dedication shown by our faculty, staff , students and alumni. I thank them all.’

Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally. As a result, less than six per cent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. Through today’s ratification, a total of 988 institutions across 62 countries and territories have earned AACSB accreditation in business. Furthermore, 194 institutions maintain supplemental AACSB accreditation for their accounting programmes. 

AACSB accreditation ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.