Recently, Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), received official congratulations from EQUIS and was awarded the fifth successful re-accreditation with a maximum five-year term. This achievement reaffirms Antai's comprehensive strengths in areas such as internationalization and industry engagement while recognizing its significant progress in global business education.

On-site Evaluation: Peer-Review Assessment

From July 16 to 18, 2024, an EQUIS Peer Review Team of four experts conducted a three-day on-site assessment. Shanghai Jiao Tong University President Kuiling DING, Director of Liberal Arts Development Wenfeng WU, Antai College of Economics and Management Dean Fangruo CHEN, Party Secretary Wenning JIANG, as well as leaders from the Graduate School, Academic Affairs Office, and Office of International Affairs, among others, participated in various accreditation activities. The peer-review team included Dean Francisco Pérez-González from ITAM Business School (Mexico), Dean Hitoshi Takehara from Waseda Business School (Japan), Dean Sanja Sever Mališ from the University of Zagreb (Croatia), and an industry expert Ka (Betty) Lau from Singapore ASM.

University and college leaders, faculty, students, alumni, and corporate representatives participated in about 22 exchange sessions with the experts. The evaluation covered ten key EQUIS standards: strategic planning, programs, faculty, research, corporate connections, etc.

In their feedback, the experts praised Antai's progress in industry research, faculty development, internationalization, and sustainability. They highlighted the college's strong alumni networks and commended the collaborative efforts across departments.

Dean Chen commented on the accreditation, “The EQUIS re-accreditation process has been an enriching and insightful experience for us. The professionalism and dedication of the Peer Review Team are truly admirable. We look forward to leveraging your insights to strengthen further Antai's position as a leading business school firmly rooted in China with a growing global impact.”

About the EQUIS Accreditation

EQUIS is a globally recognized, rigorous accreditation for business schools. The five-year accreditation, its highest level, indicates full compliance with EQUIS standards and strong international competitiveness. Antai has consistently achieved this top accreditation since 2008.

Antai and the Triple Accreditation

Since 2005, Antai has initiated its accreditation process, including AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. These accreditations have continuously improved Antai's mission, strategies, teaching, research, and management practices.

This EQUIS re-accreditation marks a significant milestone in Antai's internationalization. It reflects the college's global efforts and provides momentum towards its goal of becoming a world-class business school. Antai will leverage this achievement to advance its international standing further and contribute to business education development in China and globally.