IACBE认证申请 | Applying for IACBE Accreditation

IACBE认证理念/ABOUT IACBE ACCREDITATION

IACBE国际商科认证是以办学宗旨为基础（mission-based）、以成果为导向(outcomes-oriented)、注重卓越商科教学与人才培养成果的认证机构，为国际上办学优秀的院校提供商科专业认证。IACBE的评估框架注重人才培养的目标、过程和成果，鼓励院校提出自己的办学宗旨、人才培养特色与优势，要求院校建立成果评估体系，运用评估工具衡量学生学习成果与商科教学单位的办学条件，保障商科教学单位的教学质量与办学条件。

The IACBE has grown into the leading outcomes-based professional accreditation agency for business and management education in colleges and universities whose primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning. The IACBE accredits business, accounting, and business-related degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in institutions of higher education worldwide.

IACBE申请过程/APPLICATION PROCEDURE

申请IACBE会员资格，可参见：https://iacbe.org/become-a-member/ 

申请过程相关费用，可参见：https://iacbe.org/accreditation/process-and-requirements/costs-fees/

申请IACBE国际商科认证主要分为教育会员、候选人资格与正式会员资格三个阶段。

To become an IACBE member, an institution shall go through 3 phases: Educational Member, Candidate for Accreidtation and First-time Accreditation.

· 教育会员/Educational Member:

院校向IACBE提交办学资质证明，说明办学合法性。  

An educational member of the IACBE is an academic business unit that has met the IACBE's requirements for membership, and (i) whose parent institution has appropriate institutional accreditation, recognition, or governmental authorization to award degrees that are eligible for IACBE accreditation, and (ii) that has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education.

· 候选人资格/Candidate for Accreditation:

IACBE要求成员院校明确办学宗旨，建立成果、工具、目标一一对应的成果评估体系，填写《成果评估计划书》，并接受候选人资格现场考察。申请IACBE的专业需有至少一届毕业生。 申请候选人资格时，可选择一个或多个商科专业同时申请。

A candidate for accreditation of business programs is an academic business unit that has successfully completed the candidacy review process, and (i) has developed an appropriate outcomes assessment plan, (ii) has met the IACBE's candidacy requirements relating to its business programs, resources, and operational processes, (iii) has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education, and (iv) is eligible to undergo an accreditation review of its business programs. One or several business programs can apply for IACBE candidacy at the same time. The program applying for IACBE accreditation should have at least one (1) cohort of graduates.

· 正式会员资格/Member with Accredited Programs:

成员院校需在执行成果评估体系后撰写《自评报告》，从成果评估、战略规划、课程体系、教职工资质、教师专业发展、办学资源、内外部机制、国际化办学等方面向IACBE详细汇报成果评估结果与办学情况。  

A member with accredited programs has successfully completed the IACBE accreditation review process and the academic business unit that offers the programs has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education as related to the accredited programs. (Note: The criteria for accreditation are contained in the IACBE's Self-Study Manual.)

IACBE认证原则/IACBE Accreditation Principles

详情/LINK：https://iacbe.org/2021/04/new-principles-open-for-comment-through-monday-june-20-2021/  

· Principle 1: Commitment to Integrity, Responsibility, and Ethical Behaviour

   认证原则1：对诚信、责任及道德行为的承诺

Excellence in business education is demonstrated when the academic business unit acts ethically, responsibly, and with integrity in all interactions with its stakeholders, and has established systems for encouraging and upholding ethical and responsible behavior.

· Principle 2: Quality Assessment and Advancement

   认证原则2：质量保障与进步

Excellence in business education is demonstrated when the academic business unit is engaged in a process of continuous improvement in its programs and operations. This process includes ongoing assessment planning, collection and analysis of assessment data, and development and execution of action plans for improvements.

· Principle 3: Strategic Planning

   认证原则3：战略规划

 Excellence in business education is demonstrated by an informed, effective strategic planning process that focuses the academic business unit’s decision making toward defined goals, is linked to the unit’s outcomes assessment process, provides an overall strategic direction for guiding the unit into the future.

· Principle 4: Business Curricula and Learning Opportunities

   认证原则4：商科课程与学习机会

Excellence in business education is demonstrated by business programs that prepare students to be competent business professionals. This includes processes for program development and design, curricular content and learning opportunities, as well as regular curriculum review, renewal, and improvement.

· Principle 5: Business Faculty Characteristics, Activities, and Processes

   认证原则5：商科教师资质、活动与教学过程

Excellence in business education is demonstrated by highly-qualified faculty who are current in their professions and engage in appropriate scholarly and professional activities. This includes processes and procedures to manage, develop, and evaluate faculty and to create a climate that promotes excellence in teaching and learning.

· Principle 6: Policies, Procedures, and Processes

   认证原则6：政策与程序

Excellence in business education is demonstrated by clear, transparent, and effective policies, procedures, and processes related to admissions, academic performance, and career development that are implemented in a fair and consistent manner and are aligned with the business unit’s mission.

· Principle 7: Resources Supporting Business Programs

   认证原则7：支持商科专业的资源

Excellence in business education is demonstrated by resources that are sufficient to support a high-quality learning environment,  and to support the academic business unit in accomplishing its mission and broad-based goals.

· Principle 8: External Relationships

   认证原则8：外部联系

Excellence in business education is demonstrated when the academic business unit maintains  linkages with external stakeholders that are consistent with the unit’s mission and broad-based goals and is accountable to the public regarding its expectations for program quality and student success.

· Principle 9: Innovation in Business Education

   认证原则9：商科教育创新

Excellence in business education requires the academic business unit to adapt to changes in the business profession and society. Therefore, the academic business unit must provide an environment that encourages and recognizes innovation and creativity in the education of business students.