Progress Report Guidelines - Business - iSER submitted under 2013 standards (school transitioning to 2020 standards)

Sep 1, 2026

Progress report guidelines for business schools submitting an Initial Self Evaluation Report (iSER) under 2013 standards while transitioning to 2020 standards. The report is reviewed by the IAC after receipt, using a status-based update of the original action plan and highlighting delayed or no-longer-relevant actions. Schools complete a 2020 gap analysis table once, follow defined section requirements (executive summary, profile sheet, faculty criteria, responses to concerns, strategic plan, addendum), and adhere to page limits and separate table uploads.

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Pages5

Reading Time2 min

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Philosophy and Expectations

Adjusting to the 2020 Standards

Objective and Content

Executive Summary

Profile Sheet

Faculty Qualifications/Sufficiency Criteria

Progress Report - Response to Committee Concerns and Changes

Strategic Plan

Addendum Items Including Gap Analysis

Progress Report Guidelines – Business – iSER submitted under 2013 standards (school transitioning to 2020 standards) Philosophy and Expectations At least one time per year, the applicant will update the IAC on the progress it is making towards meeting the objectives and action plan items discussed in the Initial Self Evaluation Report (iSER). The original action plan summary table of the iSER is included, with the present status of each action item indicated. Action items that have fallen behind their scheduled completion dates will be discussed in the appropriate sections of the progress report. Those action items that are no longer relevant, due to changes in either the internal or external environments of the applicant, also should be highlighted. The report will be scheduled for review by the IAC at the committee’s meeting closest to the date of receipt of the report. All documentation for review needs to be submitted to the appropriate committee via myAccreditation no later than 8 weeks prior to the meeting date. The IAC normally meets in July, November, February, and April of each year. Current meeting dates are available on the HYPERLINK "https://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/volunteers/committees" website. Adjusting to the 2020 standards For schools moving from the 2013 to the 2020 standards, please complete the HYPERLINK "https://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/journey/business/initial" \h gap analysis table for the 2020 standards and upload as a separate attachment to the addendum section of myAccreditation. Please refer to Appendix A for specific guidelines and areas of emphasis for the required gap analysis. Note, this gap analysis only needs to be completed once, with the submission of this progress report. Normally, the page limit for progress reports is 30 pages. Recognizing the need for additional documentation concerning alignment with the 2013 standards, for schools transferring from the 2013 to the 2020 standards, a limit of 40 pages is allowed. Objective and Content The committee will review the report to determine if acceptable progress is apparent. The progress report should include the following sections. Items A to E are uploaded separately on myAccreditation: A. Executive Summary B. Profile Sheet C. Faculty Qualifications/Sufficiency criteria D. Progress Report - Response to concerns and internal/external changes E. Strategic Plan F. Addendum items including gap analysis NOTE: There is a 40-page limit for Sections A, B, C, D (Standards Tables 2-1, 3-1, 3-2, 5-1, 8-1 and optional table 9-1 are not included in 40-page limit) Executive SummaryThe IAC requires the school to prepare and submit a three to five-page Executive Summary. The IAC relies upon the Executive Summary to develop a basis for its reviews.The Executive Summary should include: A one paragraph to one-page statement and written description of the school’s mission and objectives, Written descriptions of the processes that support achievement, the outcomes and measurements associated with those processes, and how the processes and objectives may have changed as a result of your school’s efforts, Describe the most significant strategies and outcomes related to Engagement, Innovation, and Impact. Examples should include the outcomes linked to the mission and strategic plan. A written summary of self-assessed strengths and weaknesses as they relate to AACSB standards and the achievement of specific objectives, How the school’s strategic plan relates to your mission development activities; and, A written section listing up to five effective practices, which are unique or inherent to the success of the school’s operations. B. Profile Sheet IAC uses the profile sheet as a brief overview and reference document in their review. The template for the profile sheet is located on our HYPERLINK "https://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/resources/journey/business/initial" \h website. C. Faculty Qualifications/Sufficiency criteria The scho

FAQs

How often must the applicant update the IAC on progress, and what should be included?

At least once per year. The update should include the original iSER action plan summary table with current status for each action item and discussion of items behind schedule or no longer relevant due to internal or external changes.

What additional step is required for schools transitioning from 2013 to 2020 standards?

Schools must complete the 2020 standards gap analysis table and upload it as a separate attachment in the addendum section of myAccreditation. This gap analysis needs to be completed only once.

What sections should the progress report include and how are they handled in myAccreditation?

The committee expects sections including an Executive Summary, Profile Sheet, Faculty Qualifications/Sufficiency criteria, Progress Report responses to concerns and internal/external changes, Strategic Plan, and an Addendum with gap analysis. Items A to E are uploaded separately in myAccreditation.

Sep 1, 2026

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