The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders.
With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu
Since obtaining AACSB accreditation in 2006, Bilkent FBA has continuously maintained its accreditation for all degree programs through its strong commitment to quality and ongoing efforts to review and improve its programs in line with AACSB standards and the evolving needs of the business world
Bilkent FBA’s strong commitment to AACSB is also reflected in its voluntary engagements with various AASCB events and activities. Over the years, Faculty leadership has served in various accreditation volunteer positions within AACSB. In addition, Bilkent FBA co-hosted an information session on membership and accreditation for higher education institutions in and around Ankara with AACSB Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in January 2019.
NIBES
As a member of Network of International Business and Economic School (NIBES), we have collaborations to member universities in the following areas: innovative student exchanges, research, joint academic programs, field-based education (consulting projects, internships, field studies), faculty exchanges, distance learning, executive education programs and international meeting to benchmark and discuss common problems and opportunities. Furthermore, we will strive to develop these programs as multilateral initiatives.
CFA PARTNERSHIP
Bilkent University, Faculty of Business Administration is one of only two Turkish business schools to be awarded as a CFA Program Partner by CFA Institute. CFA Institute partners with select colleges and universities around the world that have embedded the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge into their curriculum. This partnership has been given us for our undergraduate, MBA and MS in Finance programs. This status means that these programs are acknowledged as providing professional excellence to be global investment community.
