Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Ulster University Business School is on a journey toward achieving AACSB accreditation, one of the most globally recognised benchmarks of excellence in business education.
Our AACSB Journey
Ulster University Business School is on a journey toward achieving Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, one of the most globally recognised benchmarks of excellence in business education.
AACSB accreditation will reflect the quality and impact of our business school across teaching, research, engagement and continuous improvement.
At Ulster University Business School, this journey is about more than achieving accreditation. It is about strengthening our reputation, enhancing the student experience, evidencing our impact, and ensuring we continue to improve as a leading engaged and entrepreneurial Business School.
Mission, Vision and Impact
AACSB is all about our mission, everything we do, from what we teach and how we support students to the impact we make through research and engagement, should clearly link back to and support what we say we are here to achieve, showing that our day-to-day work genuinely reflects our purpose.
Mission
Through People-Centric Partnering, we will be a leading Engaged and Entrepreneurial Business School, achieving transformational outcomes for our students, staff, and the business community.
Vision
A leading, engaged and entrepreneurial Business School delivering transformational outcomes through people-centric partnering.
Societal impact
We support regional growth by developing skilled graduates, working with industry, and promoting responsible, sustainable and healthy workplaces through our PRME commitment.
Our progress so far
We have already made significant progress on our AACSB journey:
- AACSB Membership achieved
- Eligibility Application approved
- Initial Self-Evaluation Report (iSER) submitted
- Initial Self-Evaluation Report (iSER) accepted by AACSB’s Initial Accreditation Committee
What happens next?
Our next milestones include:
- Progress Report #1 submission
- Ongoing alignment and evidence gathering
- Peer Review Visit preparation
- Accreditation decision
Your Role
Every member of UUBS plays a part in our AACSB journey.
You can contribute by:
- Understanding and applying our mission and vision
- Supporting entrepreneurial and engaged learning
- Contributing to societal impact
- Supporting student success and employability
- Engaging with partners and sharing your impact
AACSB in practice
AACSB is not an additional task - it reflects how we already work and how we continue to improve.
In practice, this includes:
- Showcasing the impact of our work
- Engaging with industry and external partners
- Enhancing the student experience
- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
AACSB accreditation is not about a one-time submission.
It is about embedding a culture of reflection, innovation and continuous enhancement.
At Ulster University Business School, this means we are committed to:
- Listening to students, staff and stakeholders
- Measuring impact and outcomes
- Improving systems and processes
- Sharing best practice
- Building a globally connected Business School
Together, we are shaping the future of Ulster University Business School.
