School of Business at the University of Jordan has obtained the international accreditation certificate (AACSB) for the 16 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs it offers
With this accreditation, granted by the International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the School of Business at the University of Jordan becomes the first business school in public universities to receive this accreditation.
The President of the University of Jordan, Dr. Nathir Obeidat, stated that the School of Business obtaining the international accreditation (AACSB) represents an important turning point in the college's history, its future, and its direction towards global recognition.
Dr. Obeidat added that the University’s schools obtaining international accreditations is part of the university's ongoing efforts to build more effective partnerships and progress on global ranking standards. He pointed out that acquiring international accreditations enables the university's graduates to compete locally and globally in the job market.
For his part, the Dean of the College, Dr. Ra'ed Bani Yaseen, stated that the school obtained the accreditation after completing a thorough review conducted by its peers in the business education community for all its programs and plans.
Dr. Bani Yaseen confirmed that the accreditation means the school has the necessary resources, credentials, and commitment to provide students with top-tier business education, with a focus on the future. He also pointed out that only 5% of business schools worldwide have received this accreditation.
It is worth mentioning that the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) was established in the United States more than a century ago. It is the oldest global accrediting body for business schools and is considered the largest educational network for business management, connecting students, professors, and job markets worldwide with the goal of creating a new generation of outstanding leaders.