Sambalpur : IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, has taken a momentous step towards achieving Triple Crown Accreditation, a distinction achieved by only 1% of B-schools globally, by advancing on the path to AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. With EQUIS and AMBA accreditations in its strategic line of sight, IIM Sambalpur has outlined a clear vision to become as a Triple Crown-accredited global B-school within the next two years with a series of strategic interactions with key stakeholders for AACSB accreditation.

The mission began with a notable visit by AACSB officials to both its Sambalpur and New Delhi campuses, marking the first-ever such visit to the institute. The institute has hosted Prof. Teguh Dartanto (Universitas Indonesia), IIM Sambalpur's designated AACSB Mentor, on its New Delhi and Sambalpur campuses. Prof. Teguh's visit commenced with a series of rigorous meetings at the Delhi campus from 27th to 29th July while 30th and 31st July, at the Sambalpur campus. During which, he engaged with major institutional stakeholders such as institute lead, i.e., Director; students; alumni; and corporate recruiters.

These interactions are expected to play a crucial role in understanding and achieving AACSB's quality standards in business education. During this visit at the Delhi and Sambalpur campus, Prof. Teguh made an in-depth academic assessment and intensified the roadmap for the Initial Self-Evaluation Report (iSER) for IIM Sambalpur.

In a historic step, IIM Sambalpur was also pleased to host Prathap Das, Regional Head – South Asia, AACSB, at its Delhi campus, on 28th of July. As part of the visit, Prathap Das formally handed over the AACSB Membership Certificate to Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, in a ceremonial handover that marks the formal launching of IIM Sambalpur's global accreditation process. The ceremony reflects IIM Sambalpur's determination to adhere to globally benchmarked levels in management education and research.

In the course of the agenda, detailed discussions with administrative representatives, faculty leaders, and accreditation teams were conducted on essential AACSB standards. Strategic goals, faculty qualifications, learner success measures, research influence, learning assurance, and the mission-driven approach of the institution to social relevance were deliberated upon.

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