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The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (IAO) is a global membership
organization of educational institutions,
and other entities devoted to the advancement
of management education. IAO provides its
members with a variety of products and services
to assist them with the continuous improvement

IAO conducts research, assesses trends, hosts
more than 60 conferences and seminars annually,
and brings academic leaders together to learn
from one another.
Realizing your programs potential and creating
academic excellence is a fullling and challenging
experience, met with long-lasting rewards. Explore
what IAO International membership can do to
enhance the quality of your programs, faculty, and
students.
Mission: IAO International
advances quality education
worldwide through accreditation,
thought leadership, and value-added
services.
Join the Largest Academic Network About IAO
As a member of IAO, you and your school will become
part of a unique association of diverse educational
institutions, corporations, and professional organizations
focused on advancing quality education.
Over 1,300 members in more than 80 countries.
IAO International is the worlds largest network
of educators.
IAO opens doors for you, your school, and your
students. Enhance the quality of your programs today,
while on your journey to continuous improvement.

I have beneted greatly from the advice of

experienced colleagues on faculty resource
management, strategic planning processes,

and continuous improvement strategies.

- Dr. Jacob Chacko,
Dean, College of Business Administration & Professor of Marketing
Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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of their universities, institutes or schools.
As an IAO member, you are connected to a global network of faculty and administrators
that share your vision to be a leader in education. Members enjoy the following benets:
Resources for Members
Available 24/7
Networking and
Learning Opportunities
Nearly 20 Afnity Groups to choose
from based on your interests:
Associate Deans
Development Professionals
Entrepreneurship Programs
Universities Network
And many

more!
Personalized Member Area
Once you become our member, your
name will be included in our list of
member institutes. You will also have
a personalized web page, which will
show that your institute is one of our
valued members.
Our publications, which are written by
top scholars, encompass topics pertaining
to quality education and academic
accreditation. Through our publications
and multimedia, you will be able to clearly
understand IAOs objective and how IAO
membership can help you in your academic
and professional. Community and Networking



IAO membership allows you to reach
out to institutions with similar goals
and challenges, strategize with an
international group of individuals
who have similar roles at educational
institutions, share experiences with
other experts, or lead discussions on
the latest academic issues.
Increased Student Enrolments
and Retention Ratio
We understand that its very important for
institutes to retain and enhance their student
base. Therefore, we make accessible to our
members an exclusive 12- part web series,
"Retain and Increase Your Student Enrolment
by 100%" Created by renowned educators,
which is a combination of informative
webinars, valuable guides and reports.
Recruitment, Jobs and Career Services
for Your Students
When you become our member, we take complete
responsibility for your students professional
development. Our career services are designed
to help your graduating students build the best
possible career, locally and internationally. Our
career services include resume writing services
which will help your students get their dream
jobs anywhere in the world.




Publications and Multimedia
IAO provides you an excellent opportunity to get your
very own website and promote your identity online..
Via a leading creative agency, you can have a
personalized website for your institution, attract
stakeholders or communicate your vision worldwide
to network with likeminded professionals.
Creative Services at Discounted Prices



IAO hosts more than 60 events throughout the year, in a variety of locations
around the world .
Seminars provide detailed information on dened subjects, while conferences raise your awareness of multiple topics
and trends in the world of education. IAO webinars deliver cost-efective on-demand learning solutions
on essential topics related to IAO Accreditation and education.
These events create exciting networking opportunities for you to interact and share issues or concerns with
your peers.

IAO conference and seminar topics include (but are not limited to):

Networking through IAO has helped us to

further enhance the quality of our programmes,

as well as recruit quality students.

-
Houmin Yan

Dean, College of Business,

City University of Hong Kong
SUSTAINABILITY
REGIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
RESEARCH
TEACHING AND LEARNING
ONLINE EDUCATION
GLOBALIZATION
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT
ACCREDITATION
COLLABORATIONS
ASSESSMENT/ASSURANCE OF LEARNING
BUSINESS SCHOOL MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS
ETHICS EDUCATION AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
CURRICULUMDEVELOPMENT
IAO Accreditation
Means Earned Excellence
Become an IAO
Member Today
"The mission of IAO is to establish, preserve and promote the fnest quality standards worldwide by acting as a catalyst for
information, training and networking to educational institutes, professionals, students & corporations."
OUR GUIDING LIGHT



When your institute is ready, join more than 650 business institute who have achieved this
distinction, representing less than 5% of all institutions worldwide that ofer programs.
IAO-accredited academic programs represent the
HIGHEST STANDARD
of achievement for academic worldwide.
IAO' S MISSION
For more information about becoming an IAO member,
visit www.iao.org/membership
IAO welcomes membership applications
from educational institutions,
universities, schools and professional
associations working for enhancement
of quality education.

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