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The Accounting Program at PSUT King Talal School of Business

Received the Association of Technology Initiative has been

Chartered Certified Accountants Commended by the AACSB

(ACCA) Global Accreditation International Association for

May 1, 2023 Accreditation

Apr 19, 2023
The British Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),
making it the first Jordanian university and one of a limited group of Middle AACSB International, a global accreditation association for business
Eastern universities to receive this recognition for professional accountants, schools, has recognized the King Talal School of Business Technology at
has globally accredited the Accounting Program at the King Talal School (PSUT) on the “Innovations That Inspire 2023” list. The school’s initiative,
of Business Technology at PSUT (PSUT). The accreditation allows PSUT «Towards a Real Sustainable and Transformative Future,» was highlighted
students in the Accounting Program to be exempt from seven courses out for its efforts to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
of 13 mandatory ACCA exam courses, enabling them to become globally (SDGs).
certified accountants. This certification equips accounting graduates with
competencies, expertise, and ethical standards for leadership positions in The school released the Sustainable Development Report for 2022 as part
various institutions and companies. of the initiative. It established the SDGs Student Club, focusing on critical
issues in Jordan, such as water scarcity, food security, and environmental
pollution. The school also integrated SDGs into its teaching programs and
academic courses to foster a culture of social responsibility among students.

Caryn Beck-Dudley, the CEO of AACSB International, praised the school’s
initiative, stating that it represents a new and innovative approach to
education in business disciplines. She emphasized the importance of
business schools adapting to the evolving business environment and
stakeholders’ expectations.

The King Talal School of Business Technology holds AACSB international
accreditation, making it one of 5% of the world’s universities and the first
Jordanian university to obtain this accreditation. Additionally, the school has
received accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for
its E-Marketing and Social Media program.

The ACCA accreditation reflects PSUT’s commitment to providing
exceptional higher education globally, enhancing the university’s educational
system, and aligning with international standards. It also emphasizes the
school’s active role in promoting the financial technology revolution and
technological advances that revolutionize business practices. Established
in 1904, ACCA is a premier institution in international financial reporting
standards, following global accounting practices taught in accounting
departments worldwide.

Notably, the King Talal School of Business Technology received
international accreditation from AACSB in 2020, and the Department of
E-Marketing and Social Media obtained accreditation from the Chartered
Institute of Marketing (CIM) for bachelor and master’s programs last year.

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