Workshop on Preparing for the Initial Accreditation Visit
IIM Visakhapatnam had the privilege of hosting Prof. Geoff Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer at Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, for an insightful workshop on Preparing for the Initial Accreditation Visit.
The workshop brought together IIM Visakhapatnam faculty and staff for engaging discussions on global best practices in Assurance of Learning, curriculum quality, and continuous improvement. As one of the AACSB member institutions in India, IIM Visakhapatnam continues to build on its strong academic and institutional growth, reflecting AACSB's three pillars of Engagement, Innovation, and Impact.
The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam, and Prof. Vishal Singh Patyal, Dean (Accreditation & Rankings), who reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to academic excellence and international benchmarks.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Geoff Perry for sharing his valuable expertise and insights, and to all faculty members for their enthusiastic participation and meaningful engagement. A special thanks to Mr. Prathap Das, Regional Head South Asia, AACSB International, for his continued support in facilitating this important academic engagement.


