AACSB International

AACSB International is the world's largest association for business education, serving over 1,900 members across more than 100 countries and territories. Established over a century ago, AACSB accredits over 1,000 business schools globally and connects approximately 150,000 educators and thought leaders representing five million enrolled students.

AACSB exists to advance business education through rigorous accreditation standards and to unite educators, learners, business, government, and communities around a shared vision of positive societal impact. The organization's mission centers on shaping the next generation of leaders equipped to address society's most pressing challenges.

Responsible leadership and sustainability are integral to AACSB's current strategic direction. The 2020 Business Accreditation Standards explicitly require societal impact as a key component of accreditation, reflecting AACSB's commitment to embedding responsible management education across member institutions. AACSB actively promotes purpose-driven leadership development and supports business schools in integrating sustainability across curricula, research, and partnerships. The organization co-convened the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) with the United Nations Global Compact and other partners, establishing foundational frameworks for responsible business education globally.

AACSB's relevance to the GRLI community lies in its role as a connector and convener of the world's leading business schools. Through accreditation standards, thought leadership, learning opportunities, and global events, AACSB drives systemic change in how business schools prepare leaders to create sustainable value and address global challenges. This alignment with GRLI's mission makes AACSB a natural partner in advancing responsible leadership education worldwide.