On 23 April 2026, a delegation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) visited the School of Business (MSB) at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). The delegation included Dr. Geoff Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Officer of Asia Pacific, Americas, and Membership; Mr. Xu Guodong, Regional Head of East Asia; and Ms. Yang Xiaoyue, Institutional Support Representative. The delegation was warmly received by Professor Pang Chuan, Vice President of MUST; Professor Sheng Ni, Dean of MSB; Chair Professor Felix Tung Sun Chan, Vice Dean of MSB; Professor Zhang Jinhua, Professor Tang Huajun and Associate Professor Zhao Honghao, Assistant Deans of MSB.
Group phot of Vice President Pang Chuan (fifth from left) with Dr. Geoff Perry, Executive Vice President of AACSB (sixth from left), and Mr. Xu Guodong, Regional Head of East Asia (fourth from right)
Group photo of MSB faculty representatives and AACSB delegation
During the meeting, Vice President Pang Chuan extended a sincere welcome to the AACSB delegation and presented them with souvenirs. Dean Sheng Ni provided a detailed introduction to the development of the MSB, including the new curriculum design and optimization, as well as the development process of AACSB accreditation. Assistant Dean Zhang Jinghua then reported on the progress of MSB’s AACSB reaccreditation process.
Vice President Pang Chuan (right) presented souvenirs to the delegation
Dean Sheng Ni introduced the development and curriculum optimization of MSB
Assistant Dean Zhang Jinghua reported on the progress of AACSB work
Dr. Geoff Perry introduced AACSB’s newly adopted “Global Standards for Business Education”. He followed up on key areas requiring continuous attention after initial accreditation, providing valuable guidance for MSB’s recent continuous improvement activities. He fully affirmed MSB’s updated strategic plan based on AACSB guidelines, and was confident that with the clearly defined and specific vision, MSB will effectively carry out the strategic actions. Dr. Perry highly recognized the MSB’s rapid response and leading actions in the AI era. He pointed out that MSB has launched or is preparing multiple undergraduate and master’s programs intersecting AI and business, placing it at the forefront of international business education. He also specifically inquired about how faculty members can integrate cutting-edge AI knowledge topics and technological applications into existing teaching content. In addition, Dr. Perry particularly appreciated MUST’s establishment of guidelines for AI application and ethical governance at both the university and school levels. These comprehensive and technical guidelines for faculty and students are closely aligned with AACSB’s latest global standards. During the interactive session, Dr. Perry shared valuable insights on “how to develop qualitative standards to evaluate the research impact of the school”. The interaction was enthusiastic and highly productive. After the meeting, the delegation, accompanied by MSB representatives, visited the University’s History and Achievements Exhibition Hall, and learnt about the development of MUST.
Dr. Geoff Perry, AACSB Executive Vice President and Chief Officer of Asia Pacific, Americas, and Membership, provided guidance during the meeting
MUST MSB attained AACSB initial accreditation eligibility in 2017. Following six years of rigorous self-evaluation and continuous improvement based on 15 international standards, MSB officially attained accreditation in 2023. This exchange not only broadened MSB’s understanding of cutting-edge trends in international business education, but also laid a solid foundation for the future academic development. MSB will continue to use AACSB international accreditation as a core driving force for excellence, strictly adhering to accreditation standards, comprehensively optimizing teaching quality, and further enhancing MSB’s international competitiveness and professional advantages.
