“This settlement with AACSB, one of the crucial necessary worldwide accreditation establishments, is a part of the Affiliation’s imaginative and prescient to develop tutorial excellence, enhance the effectivity of Arab academic establishments, and improve their competitiveness,” mentioned AArU secretary common Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama.
The collaboration goals to pilot cooperation between and AArU, exploring the chance for members of AArU to grow to be affiliate members of AACSB.
With a world community of over 1,900 member organisations throughout 100 nations, AACSB goals to raise the standard and impression of enterprise colleges globally and improve their constructive societal contributions.
The partnership with AArU was established by the signing of an MOU by Salama and AACSB president Lily Bi on the AACSB MENA Convention on January 15, convening over 170 delegates from 25 nations.
“It’s stunning to see a MENA convention rising past MENA, and to see curiosity rising on this essential and really dynamic area,” mentioned Ihsan Zakri, AACSB regional head of the Center East and Africa instructed The PIE Information.
He mentioned that the “fantastic partnership” would “unlock plenty of alternatives” at establishments throughout Arabic talking nations which can be concerned with “high quality enchancment”.
“We’re recognised because the pattern setter of high quality in enterprise schooling globally, and AArU – which was based in 1964 – brings its attain and historical past and its deep connection to the market,” Zakri added.
It’s stunning to see curiosity rising on this essential and really dynamic area
Ihsan Zakri, AACSB
Upon signing the settlement, Bi emphasised AACSB’s dedication to making a extra globally linked and impactful enterprise schooling ecosystem within the Arab area.
Whereas enterprise college enrolments are stabilising in most markets after the substantial development of the previous decade, the marketplace for enterprise schooling in Arabic–talking nations is “booming”, in keeping with Bi.
“The Center East, North Africa and Asia Pacific are the markets the place we’re seeing the strongest development,” she mentioned, highlighting the rising demand for extra specialised grasp’s applications together with MBAs.
