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AACSB Annual Conference for Europe, Middle East and Africa

LAU sponsors plenary session at the annual event in Milan, Italy.

The Adnan Kassar School of Business sponsored a plenary session at the AACSB Annual Accreditation Conference for Europe, Middle East and Africa, which took place from May 29 to June 1, at Bocconi University, Milan – one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Europe.

Provost George Najjar attended in his capacity as the special advisor to the president and CEO of AACSB International. AKSOB Interim Dean Dr. Said Ladki was a guest speaker, and delivered a speech under the title of “Enhancing Quality of Business Education Through Accreditation.”

During the conference, AKOSB was celebrated for joining the select number of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International, and for its great achievement as well as milestone in terms of accreditation and quality.

Professors Said Ladki and Wissam AlHussaini were invited by the organizers to share their experience with aspiring universities in Europe and the Arab world, in order for the latter to anticipate and address the challenges they might face on their journey toward accreditation.