Educators
Proposed Global Standards: Key Changes Workshop
Conference The workshop will be held at Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m (GMT+8).
The proposed Global Standards for Business Education™ and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards build on the existing standards framework while introducing updates that clarify expectations and strengthen areas of emphasis. This immersive, full-day workshop is designed for accredited and in-process schools seeking a practical understanding of the most significant updates in the standards, and how to respond to them with confidence.
Building on participants’ existing familiarity with AACSB accreditation, this interactive session moves beyond overview to application. Through guided discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how updates across faculty qualifications, curriculum, teaching effectiveness, and societal impact affect institutional practice.
This workshop focuses on interpreting updated requirements, identifying implications to your school, and beginning the transition from understanding to implementation. Participants will leave with clearer priorities, practical tools, and a structured approach to preparing their schools for a successful transition.
Whether you are responsible for accreditation management, assurance of learning, faculty qualifications, or societal impact, this workshop provides targeted support to help your institution navigate the transition effectively.
What You Will Take Away
- A clear understanding of the most significant updates in the proposed Global Standards for Business Education™ and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards
- Practical tools and activities to support institutional planning and implementation
- Guided practice applying updated requirements to real-world scenarios
- A structured framework for assessing your school’s readiness and next steps
- Insights from peers and AACSB leaders navigating similar transitions
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the intent and interconnected nature of key updates in theproposed Global Standards for Business Education™ and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards
- Interpret and apply updated requirements related to faculty qualifications, curriculum, teaching effectiveness, and societal impact
- Analyze institutional implications of the updates for governance, data, and documentation
- Identify priority actions needed to support a smooth transition at their school
- Develop an initial, actionable roadmap for implementing key standards updates
Facilitators
Geoff Perry, AACSB International
Geoff Perry is executive vice president overseeing global membership. With senior management experience in the university sector, having served as business school dean, pro vice chancellor, and deputy vice chancellor at Auckland University of Technology—a 28,000 student, research-intensive university—he has strong strategic, financial, and people management capabilities. He has mentored, advised, and evaluated many higher education business schools across the Asia Pacific region and North America. Recently he co-chaired the Business Accreditation Task Force, which was mandated by AACSB’s board of directors to work with the association’s community to develop the 2020 business accreditation standards. Perry has a significant portfolio of peer-reviewed journal articles, commissioned reports, and presentations. He has academic and private sector experience and has worked, consulted, and researched in his home country of New Zealand as well as more broadly in the Asia Pacific region. Perry holds degrees in the arts and the humanities and has a PhD in economics with a focus on labor and international economics.
Suzanne Mintz, AACSB International
Suzanne Mintz serves as Vice President of Accreditation at AACSB, overseeing Accreditation Services and its day-to-day operations globally. With 20 years of experience leading projects and people in fast-paced environments, including eight years in financial services and 15 years in higher education, she has a proven track record of delivering organization-wide initiatives focused on education, technology, and communications that support new programs and processes. In her role, Suzanne develops and executes the strategic plan for the Accreditation team, leads a staff of 13, manages a USD 12 million budget, and drives cross-functional projects that deliver value to AACSB members. She also facilitates educational offerings for AACSB’s membership, evaluates accreditation processes for efficiency improvements, serves as a liaison to universities worldwide to support continuous improvement, and supports AACSB volunteers, including peer review team members and committee members.
Who Should Attend
Accreditation leaders, deans and associate deans, department chairs, and faculty and staff responsible for accreditation strategy and implementation at accredited or in-process schools. This workshop is ideal for those who lead or support accreditation management, assurance of learning, faculty qualifications, curriculum and teaching effectiveness, or societal impact reporting, and who need a practical, application-focused understanding of the proposed Global Standards for Business Education™ and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards, and what to prioritize next.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact events@aacsb.edu.