Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has joined world’s top 6% business schools, recognised for excellence in management education, by achieving the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation,
Considered as the gold standard for business education, AACSB accreditation is a hallmark of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. It evaluates Institutions on criteria spanning teaching quality, faculty qualifications, research impact, and student learning outcomes.
While validating GIM’s academic and research excellence, AACSB accreditation will enhance its international collaborations, student and faculty exchange opportunities, and engagement with leading global institutions.
Congratulating the Institute on achieving AACSB accreditation, Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director, GIM, said, “Achieving AACSB accreditation is a major milestone for GIM. This event moves us closer to being a global leader in management education. It confirms the strong commitment of our faculty, students, alumni, and staff. The accreditation proves GIM focuses on great academic quality. We also maintain strong research and ties to the business community. This honor places GIM with the world's leading business schools. We work constantly to improve our standards and impact. Our mission is to shape responsible leaders who can drive meaningful change.”
Earning AACSB accreditation is the result of a multi-year, comprehensive evaluation that includes self-assessment, peer reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
During the evaluation, GIM successfully demonstrated its alignment with AACSB’s global standards through rigorous curriculum design, innovative research, faculty excellence, and measurable student outcomes. The final phase of assessment included an on-campus review conducted by deans and senior representatives from leading international business schools.
With this achievement, GIM is now part of an elite B-school network, furthering its vision to provide cutting-edge management education that fosters innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainable business practices.