KIIT School of Management (KSOM) has marked a significant milestone in its journey toward global excellence by securing membership with two of the most prestigious business education bodies—AACSB and the Business Graduates Association (BGA). These achievements reinforce KSOM’s commitment to maintaining the highest international standards in management education.
 

KSOM has received the Certificate of Membership from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), one of the most respected and longest-established accreditation bodies for business schools worldwide. Founded in 1916, AACSB is internationally recognized as the gold benchmark in business education. Its accreditation is held by fewer than 6% of over 16,000 business schools globally, making membership an elite distinction.

The certificate was formally presented to Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Hon’ble Founder of KIIT & KISS, by Mr. Prathap Das, Regional Head – South Asia, AACSB International. The ceremony was held in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, KIIT; Dr. Rahu K. D., Pro-Vice Chancellor, KIIT; Dr. Kumar Mohanty, Director, KSOM; and Dr. Arvind Tripathy, Dean, KSOM.

In another major development, KSOM has also become a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA). Founded in 1967 and headquartered in London, BGA is a globally recognized membership and quality assurance body that supports leading and emerging business schools. Drawing on over five decades of excellence from the Association of MBAs (AMBA)—which accredits only the top 2% of MBA programs worldwide—BGA is known for its strong emphasis on responsible management education, lifelong learning, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.

Together, these milestones reaffirm KSOM’s dedication to academic excellence, global benchmarks, and rigorous quality assurance. They further strengthen the institution’s mission to nurture future-ready business leaders equipped to thrive in a dynamic international business environment.