College of Management, National Taiwan Normal University Earns AACSB International Accreditation
Tampa, Fla., USA (May 5, 2023)—AACSB International (AACSB) announces that College of Management, National Taiwan Normal University has earned business accreditation. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. 

“AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. “We congratulate College of Management, National Taiwan Normal University and Dean Yung-Cheng Shen on earning accreditation and applaud the entire team—including the administration, faculty, staff, and students—for their roles in earning this respected honor.”

"We are proud to complete our journey to achieve AACSB accreditation and be positioned among the top 6% of business schools globally," stated Dean Yung-Cheng Shen. "We want to express our appreciation for all the support we received throughout the AACSB accreditation journey. This milestone reflects the unwavering dedication and achievements of our stakeholders, including NTNU executives, former deans, the leadership team, students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The significance of AACSB accreditation extends beyond global recognition for offering quality education. Most importantly, it represents the NTNU College of Management's establishment of a robust quality management system, ensuring continuous improvement.

The AACSB Accreditation is a rigorous evaluation process that requires schools to demonstrate excellence in innovation, engagement, and impact. We have showcased our commitment to providing high-quality education, fostering impactful research, serving our local and global communities, and cultivating the next generation of business leaders who make a positive impact on our society. Looking forward, we aspire to stand with AACSB and impart the value of humanity to the next chapter of our school."

Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally. As a result, less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. Through today’s ratification, a total of 982 institutions across 62 countries and territories have earned AACSB accreditation in business. Furthermore, 194 institutions maintain supplemental AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs.   

 AACSB accreditation ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.  

 College of Management, National Taiwan Normal University ’s commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication—not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole,” said Bryant. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders, and the addition of the College of Management, National Taiwan Normal University to the network of AACSB-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact for their institution, both locally and globally.”

AACSB Press Release: https://www.aacsb.edu/media-center/news/2023/04/delivering-on-excellence-and-the-highest-of-standards-in-business-education

About AACSB

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB is transforming business education for a better society at aacsb.edu.