Events

SOM Celebrates AACSB Membership Onboarding Ceremony

08-July-2026

Presidency School of Management (SOM) marked a significant milestone with the successful celebration of its AACSB Membership Onboarding Ceremony.

 

Becoming a member of AACSB reflects the School's commitment to delivering world-class management education, fostering impactful research, embracing innovation, and developing responsible future business leaders. The membership marks an important step in SOM's journey towards achieving globally recognised standards of excellence.

 

The School was honoured to welcome Mr Prathap Das, Regional Head – South, AACSB, as the Chief Guest. During the ceremony, he delivered an insightful session on The Value of AACSB Accreditation and Next Steps, providing valuable perspectives on the accreditation process and inspiring the School's continued pursuit of academic excellence.

 

The School expresses its sincere gratitude to Dr Nissar Ahmed, Hon'ble Chancellor, Presidency University, whose visionary leadership continues to guide the University towards international recognition and academic distinction.

 

The occasion was also graced by the presence of:

  • Dr Thiruvengadam, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Presidency University
  • Dr Dinesh Nilkant, Provost, Presidency University
  • Dr Krishna Kumar, Dean In-Charge, Presidency School of Management
  • Prof. V. N. Raghu, Director, Presidency School of Management

Their collective leadership, encouragement and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in achieving this important milestone.

 

As the Presidency School of Management embarks on its AACSB accreditation journey, it remains committed to strengthening its academic ecosystem through continuous improvement, global collaborations, innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with industry and society.

 

This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as SOM continues its pursuit of excellence in management education on the global stage.