Tampa, Fla., USA - Piacenza, Italy (11 May 2026)—AACSB International (AACSB) announces that Faculty of Economics and Law, Piacenza-Cremona Campus, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore has earned business accreditation. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide.
“AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. “We congratulate Faculty of Economics and Law, Piacenza-Cremona Campus, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and Dean Marco Allena on earning accreditation and applaud the entire team, including the administration, faculty, staff, and students, for their roles in earning this respected honor.”
Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally. As a result, less than 6 percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. Through the ratification, a total of 1,086 institutions across 71 countries and territories have earned AACSB accreditation in business. Furthermore, 195 institutions maintain supplemental AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs.
Rector Elena Beccalli commented: “AACSB accreditation achieves a key objective of the 2026–28 Strategic Plan, as one of its pillars is the enhancement of the University’s international profile. The accreditation of the Faculty of Economics and Law—which I thank for the intensive work carried out over the past years—demonstrates the ability of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore to combine academic excellence, innovation, and attention to the student experience within an increasingly global perspective.”
“Earning AACSB accreditation represents a significant milestone for the Faculty of Economics and Law: a seal of quality that we are proud of, a confirmation of our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement with the business community,” said the Dean Marco Allena.
Laura Zoni – Vice Dean and Associate Dean for International Relations and Accreditation, added: “this achievement reflects the collective effort of our faculty, staff, students, and our corporate and academic partners. We will continue to build on this foundation to strengthen our international outlook, our commitment to continuous improvement, our engagement with industry for the benefit of our students and our ongoing historical commitment to societal and economic impact.”
AACSB accreditation ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.
“Faculty of Economics and Law, Piacenza-Cremona Campus, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s commitment to earning accreditation is a true reflection of their dedication—not only to their students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole,” said Bryant. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s business leaders, and the addition of Faculty of Economics and Law, Piacenza-Cremona Campus, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore to the network of AACSB-accredited business schools will have a lasting positive impact for their institution, both locally and globally.”
About AACSB International
Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, representing 2,000 institutional members and 1,000 accredited members, connecting business schools, businesses, and lifelong learners to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.