Workshop
AABS Accreditation Workshop
Overview
We are pleased to invite you to an AABS Accreditation Workshop in collaboration with SABSA.
The workshop will be held on 15 March 2023 at the GIBS campus and will start at 9h30. It will cover everything you need to know about the Association of African Business Schools Accreditation Standards and Procedures. It is intended to provide a learning opportunity for African business schools interested in pursuing AABS accreditation.
Sponsored by: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Host
SABSA
Logistics
Speakers
Aakash Nagpal
Aakash Nagpal is currently leading as the Head of Client Services for South Asia, Middle East & Africa at Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™).With a strong focus on admissions, he oversees strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including business schools, strategic partners & industry associations, , to elevate GMAC's market presence and influence across the region. Aakash has expertise in Admission strategies, Campus Hiring, branding and Digital Marketing through his impactful roles at Indian School of Business(ISB, Hyderabad), IMI-New Delhi, Deakin Co., & Great Lakes Institute of Management.
Dr Lungile Nitszwane
Gaurav Srivastava
Lana Elramly
Ms Kathryn Pope
Prof Maurice Radebe
Sandrine Tshishimbi
Sandrine B. Tshishimbi is the Accreditation Manager since September 2022 after joining AABS in June 2021 as the Accreditation Officer. Previously, she worked in the office of the DRC Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps as the Personal Assistant. She was called to provide administrative support to the Ambassador and the entire Diplomatic corps.
She has also worked as an Interpreter at the Refugee Centre, South African Department of Home Affairs. She studied at the University of South Africa where she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Postgraduate in Risk Management.
Agenda
Wednesday
March
15
9:30 - 10:00
Registrations and Refreshments
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome and Introductions
10:15 - 11:30
AABS Accreditation Standards and Criteria Overview
Key obstacles and their clarification
11:30 - 12:00
Networking Refreshments Break
12:00 - 13:30
The AABS Accreditation Process
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch (Group picture)
14:30 - 15:30
AABS Accredited Schools Spotlight: AABS Accreditation Schools Spotlight
15:30 - 15:50
Reconnecting with African Schools
15:50 - 16:05
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement
16:30 - 17:30
AABS & SABSA Cocktail Function
16:05 - 16:15
Group Feedback and Reflection
Registration Prices
Registration Fees
The workshop is FREE for SABSA and AABS members.
The workshop fee is $200 for non-members.
Registration closed
Sponsors
At AABS, we offer flexible sponsorship options designed to meet various goals and budgets. Sponsors can choose from three tiers, each providing a range of benefits to maximize visibility and engagement with our network. Additionally, we offer over 20+ add-ons to further tailor your sponsorship experience, allowing for customized branding opportunities, speaking slots, and enhanced networking access to ensure your brand stands out and achieves its objectives.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us at communication@aabschools.com