„During accreditation, one business school shifted from meeting requirements to using management tools for better decisions and continuous improvement” – write Bogusława Drelich-Skulska, Anna H. Jankowiak, and Maria Knecht-Tarczewska in the latest article published in the AACSB Insights magazine.
The article discusses how the AACSB accreditation process encouraged WUEB to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making, reinforce the role of Strategy 2030 in institutional governance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the university.
It also illustrates how data, strategic planning, and shared responsibility can support institutional development, enhance educational quality, and strengthen the university’s international position.
While our experiences are unique to us, we believe that many business schools across Central and Eastern Europe may recognize elements of their own accreditation journeys in our story. If there is one observation we would like to share with these other schools, it is that the greatest value of accreditation may lie not in demonstrating compliance, but in creating the conditions for continuous improvement – write the authors in the conclusion.
Read the full article in the AACSB Insights magazine: https://www.aacsb.edu/insights/articles/2026/10/continuous-improvement-not-just-compliance.
