The American University of Kuwait Receives AACSB Reaccreditation for College of Business and Economics

AUK has earned its reaccreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its College of Business and Economics (CBE). This reaffirms the College’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in business education, highlighting AUK’s consistent dedication to delivering a curriculum that meets the rigorous global benchmarks set by AACSB.
 
In recognition of AUK's dedication to academic excellence and continuous improvement, AUK President, Dr. Rawda Awwad, shared her insights on the significance of securing AACSB reaccreditation, “AUK has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing this time AACSB re-accreditation, proving not only its ability to achieve high standards but also to consistently maintain them in delivering top-tier education to our students. As with all our accreditations, this accomplishment reflects the vital involvement of the AUK community and our external stakeholders. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved. This re-accreditation will serve as a strong framework for the continued development of our College of Business and Economics, further embedding it within the fabric of our local and regional community.” 

AACSB International (AACSB), a global nonprofit association, connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and learning and development services to over 1,900 member organizations and more than 1,000 accredited business schools worldwide. AACSB's accreditation processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

AUK remains committed to pushing boundaries and evolving its business programs in alignment with global trends and the needs of the business community. The College will continue to build on its strengths while integrating innovative practices that will help shape the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs. 

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and co-educational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning.   
  
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) currently offers 16-degree programs in various academic disciplines. AUK received its institutional accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) in Kuwait in 2006. The College of Business & Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB); the College of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE); its Bachelor of Arts in Design (concentration in graphic design) is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD); and the Intensive English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA); the Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  The Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET  
 
For more information about the accredited programs at AUK, please visit this link http://www.auk.edu.kw/about-auk/accreditation