Acreditation ACBSP

The Faculty of Social and Humanistic Sciences (FCSH) at ESPOL is participating in the international accreditation process of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a globally recognized organization focused on continuous improvement and student learning outcomes in business programs.

Currently, FCSH is an official ACBSP Candidate, having met the initial requirements and now undergoing the Quality Standards Verification Phase.

Programs in the Accreditation Process

Each program is evaluated against the following ACBSP Quality Standards, ensuring our academic processes meet the most rigorous global criteria:

Leadership
Strategic Planning
Focus on Students and Other Stakeholders
Student Learning and Performance Assessment
Faculty Focus
Curriculum
Business Unit Performance

Why This Process Benefits Us

For the Institution:

Fosters a culture of systematic self-evaluation and continuous improvement.
Enhances the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses to generate effective action plans.
Facilitates access to international funding and collaborations with accrediting bodies.
Strengthens institutional reputation and improves positioning in rankings and international agreements.

For Students and Graduates:

Ensures education aligns with global standards, improving employability.
Opens opportunities for academic and professional mobility.
Increases employer preference for graduates of ACBSP-accredited programs.

For Faculty and Administrative Personnel:

Encourages participation in academic improvement processes.
Provides opportunities for training and international networking.
Recognizes contributions in academic forums and specialized conferences.

Publication of Student Achievement Results

ACBSP requires complete transparency in “Student Achievement” data. FCSH publishes and keeps the following performance indicators up to date:

Key Indicators:

Enrollments: Number of new students per degree/program (undergraduate and graduate) each year.

Graduations: Number of graduates per degree/program each year.

	2022		2023		2024
	GOAL	RESULT	GOAL	RESULT	GOAL	RESULT
Number of reseach papers indexed to SCOPUS/WoS	42	67	42	58	42	71
Percentage of research papers published in the most prestegious journals (C1 y C2)	55%	82,09%	55%	58%	55%	77%
Undergraduate student satisfaction	80%	87,4%	80%	84,60%	80%	87%

Other Available Results

ACBSP Official Decisions

To consult ACBSP’s official accreditation decisions (initial accreditation, reaffirmation, conditions, notes), please visit the ACBSP website at: https://acbsp.org/page/membership-benefits

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