Training "Pathways to AACSB Accreditation under the 2026 Global Standards for Business Education"

Pathways to AACSB Accreditation under the 2026 Global Standards for Business Education

Training Program | October 30, 2026

Introduction:

This three-hour online training brings together the practical accreditation experiences of prominent Pakistani business schools and provides participants with an applied understanding of the AACSB accreditation journey. The training will take participants through the accreditation process in a clear and practical manner—from understanding the philosophy and eligibility requirements of AACSB accreditation to institutional readiness, learner success, faculty and teaching quality, impact, and effective preparation for engagement with the AACSB peer review team. The focus will remain on the most important requirements, practical experiences, institutional challenges, and lessons that can help business schools understand and prepare for AACSB accreditation.

Training Objectives:

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the AACSB accreditation philosophy, eligibility requirements, and the major expectations of the 2026 Global Standards.
• Enable faculty members to design AI- assisted course outlines, lesson plans, lecture development and gamified learning experiences.
• Strengthen assessment design skills through AI supported approaches aligned with learning outcomes.
• Promote responsible, ethical, and effective use of AI in academic settings.
• Support faculty in developing actionable plans for integrating AI into their teaching practice.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Design course outlines and lesson plans using AI assisted instructional design approaches.
• Understand the key institutional systems required for accreditation, including strategic planning, resources, faculty, curriculum, Assurance of Learning, learner progression, teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and societal impact.
• Gain practical insights into accreditation readiness and peer review preparation through institutional experiences, common challenges, lessons learned, and engagement with the AACSB peer review team.

Benefits of the Training:

The training will help participants:

• Develop a clear understanding of the AACSB accreditation journey and the 2026 Global Standards.
• Identify major institutional requirements and possible readiness gaps.
• Understand how academic quality, faculty, learner success, and impact are connected with accreditation.
• Learn from practical experiences and challenges faced during accreditation.
• Better understand the expectations and preparation required for AACSB peer review.

Target Audience:

• Deans, Directors, and Heads of Business Schools
• Accreditation coordinators and quality assurance teams
• Faculty members involved in AoL and strategic planning
• Academic leaders and administrators interested in pursuing international accreditation

Trainers:

• Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Bhutto
  (Pro Vice Chancellor, BBSIMS Dadu Campus, Sukkur IBA University)
  
• Dr. Asfia Obaid
  (HoD, NUST Business School, NUST)
• Dr. Mujeeb Bhayo
  (Assistant Professor, IBA Karachi)

Registration Fee:

15,000/- PKR (per person)

Notes:

1. In case of replacements, transfer and refund, participant should officially notify via email/letter to NBEAC 10 working days prior to the workshop. After that NBEAC will not entertain any claims and changes.
2. NBEAC may cancel or postpone a workshop/program due to insufficient registration or unforeseen** circumstances. In this case, NBEAC will refund registration fee but will not be responsible for any other related expenses including cancellation charges by airline and travel agencies.
3. In case of postponement, the fee may be transferred to the rescheduled offering of that workshop or any other workshop as an alternate to refund. The NBEAC reserves the right to make changes in its program policies and fees at any time.

** If unforeseen circumstances occurs during the workshop and one day before the scheduled workshop, NBEAC will not refund the registration fee.