IIM Raipur Hosts AACSB International Accreditation Workshop
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur recently hosted a two-day workshop as part of its strategic journey towards earning the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International accreditation. The workshop marked a critical step in strengthening academic quality, institutional processes, and global engagement.
Expert Facilitation
The session was facilitated by Dr. Geoff Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Officer, Asia Pacific, Americas, and Membership at AACSB International, and Shri Prathap Das, Regional Head for South Asia at AACSB. Dr. Perry brought global perspectives on accreditation, while Shri Das shared insights tailored to the South Asian higher education landscape.
Key Takeaways
The workshop deepened the understanding of AACSB standards and international best practices among faculty members. It emphasized cultivating a culture where faculty engaged proactively with student learning, developing clear rubrics and program-level goals aligned with IIM Raipur’s mission, and implementing robust closing-the-loop processes to ensure continuous curriculum improvement.
Director’s Perspective
Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in-charge, IIM Raipur, said, “Workshops like the AACSB Assurance of Learning initiative were critical in shaping how we viewed education, not as a static process, but as a continuous cycle of reflection, alignment, and improvement.” He added that achieving AACSB accreditation will enhance the quality of academic offerings and strengthen the institute’s global presence and partnerships.
Focus Areas
The workshop highlighted the importance of systematic documentation, stakeholder involvement, and data-driven decision-making. Faculty members explored discipline-specific applications, refining Assurance of Learning (AoL) systems to assess competencies such as analytical skills and digital proficiency. The emphasis was on measuring professional presentation and ethical messaging, integrating soft skills within the broader business context.
Commitment to Excellence
The workshop demonstrated IIM Raipur’s dedication to continuous improvement, impactful research, and global engagement as it moved closer to achieving AACSB International accreditation. By strategically integrating competency-based learning outcomes with its mission and values, the institute strengthened its academic rigor, enhanced curriculum relevance, and advanced its preparedness to develop responsible leaders for a globalized world.
