The School of Economics and Management of Xidian University has just been admitted as a member of AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). It represents an important development in the School of Economics and Management's extensive and comprehensive internationalization strategies.

Founded in 1916, the AACSB is the most senior and comprehensive business school association. It was initially jointly organized by 16 well-known business schools, such as Columbia University and Harvard University. AACSB accreditation is known as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. Less than 6 percent of business schools in the world have obtained AACSB accreditation. Business schools worldwide take the ability to earn AACSB accreditation as an essential criterion to measure their achievements. Being AASCB credited signifies that the institution's teaching, research quality, and development possibilities have been fully validated.

Becoming an educational member of AACSB is the first step toward AACSB accreditation. The membership will give the School of Economics and Managementwith exclusive access to benefits ranging from worldwide networking communities to cutting-edge research and insights, all of which will play a vital role in improving Xidian University's international academic reputation.