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This accreditation reinforces the position of ADU's College of Business amongst the leading business schools in the world.

ADU's College of Business is accredited by both EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), securing its position amongst an elite group made up of the 1% leading business schools globally to hold double accreditation by both EQUIS and AACSB. In addition, ADU's College of Business is also an outstanding Gold Chapter member of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), an international honor society that operates exclusively for AACSB-accredited business programs.

Institutions that receive the EQUIS accreditation are assessed as part of an extensive and rigorous review process that includes an overall evaluation of the quality of courses, faculty, academic services, internationalization, community impact, and connections with industry. As the world’s leading institutional accreditation system, EQUIS is considered the most comprehensive business school accreditation globally and is only awarded to top management schools such as those at Oxford and Cambridge universities.

As the only university in the UAE and one of only four universities in the Middle East and North Africa region to secure the prestigious EQUIS accreditation, ADU has once again reaffirmed its position as an internationally recognized institution.

Professor Waqar Ahmad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, said, "Consistently ranked as a leading educational institution, Abu Dhabi University is committed to the development and delivery of internationally accredited programs, a dynamic student experience, and equipping graduates with the skills and resources they need to succeed. The university is honored to receive this re-accreditation from EQUIS. . As one of the world's most prestigious institutional accreditation bodies for business schools, the EQUIS accreditation stands as a testament to the resounding success of Abu Dhabi University's College of Business."

Professor Barry O'Mahony, Dean of the College of Business, said, "The re-accreditation from EQUIS, the world's leading accreditation body for business schools, cements the reputation of Abu Dhabi University's College of Business as one of the leading business schools in the region and around the world. We are proud that Abu Dhabi University is among the elite group of world-renowned institutions that EQUIS accredits. As a result, both current and prospective College of Business students can expect a world-class institution committed to graduating the world's future business leaders. We look forward to witnessing the continued success of our faculty and students and to sharing many more milestones and achievements in the future."

The College of Business offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs geared towards building and enhancing its students' business, management, and leadership careers. The College also provides students with the opportunity for exchange programs with the Queensland University of Technology and Monash University in Australia. Additionally, the College offers short-term study abroad programs in France, the UK, South Korea, Brazil, and Ireland.