Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon has received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a US-based globally recognised accreditation body for business schools. With this achievement, Great Lakes Gurgaon becomes one of the 15 B-schools in India to hold both AMBA UK and AACSB US accreditations, placing it among a select group of institutions that meet international standards of management education.
The accreditation was announced in a formal ceremony by Mr Prathap Das, South Asia Head at AACSB at the Great Gurgaon campus where he handed over the official certificate to the institute’s leadership.
Enhancing global opportunities for stakeholders
The accreditation significantly elevates the institute’s value proposition for its core stakeholders. For students, it ensures an internationally recognized degree, facilitating smoother transitions into global career opportunities and mobility abroad.
The faculty will now have expanded access to international research collaborations, global conferences, and a high-impact intellectual environment. Furthermore, the ‘Double Crown’ status provides corporates and recruiters with increased confidence in the quality of the talent pool, institutional infrastructure, and the robustness of academic processes.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Prathap Das, South Asia Head, AACSB, said: “Accreditation by AACSB marks an important milestone in the journey of Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon. It reflects years of thoughtful leadership, faculty commitment, and a clear focus on continuous improvement. Achieving this recognition places GLIM Gurgaon among a small group of business schools globally that meet rigorous standards of quality and impact. As India continues to strengthen its role in global management education, institutions like Great Lakes demonstrate how academic excellence, industry relevance, and responsible leadership can shape the next generation of business leaders.”
