Top 6% worldwide: AACSB reaccredits Saunders College — RIT Croatia continues to deliver excellence
Scott Hamilton
RIT’s Saunders College of Business has once again achieved the prestigious reaccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard of quality in business education. With this reaccreditation, Saunders College remains among the elite top 6% of business schools worldwide, a distinction held by just over 1,000 institutions across more than 70 countries.
As a global campus of RIT, RIT Croatia delivers two of Saunders College’s accredited programs in Europe: Global Business Management in Zagreb and Hospitality and Tourism Management in Dubrovnik. These programs are fully included in the scope of AACSB reaccreditation, reflecting the strength, consistency, and quality of business education delivered across RIT’s global network.
The AACSB accreditation process is highly demanding, involving a multi-year review of faculty qualifications, program quality, learning outcomes, strategic direction, and student success. As part of this process, RIT Croatia participated by contributing documentation and meeting with the AACSB peer review team during their virtual site visit, an acknowledgment of the integral role RIT Croatia plays in delivering accredited, high-impact business education.
“AACSB reaccreditation is more than just a credential; it’s a clear confirmation that students at RIT Croatia are receiving a business education aligned with the highest global standards,” said Dr. Irena Guszak, President and Dean of RIT Croatia. “They learn from expert faculty, engage with real-world case studies, and follow a curriculum shaped by industry insight and global trends. For students and alumni alike, this recognition reinforces the value of their degree, the quality of their education, and the competitive edge it gives them on the international stage.”
This reaccreditation is more than a stamp of excellence for Saunders; it’s a powerful confirmation that the education delivered at RIT Croatia meets the same rigorous standards.
To learn more about the reaccreditation, read the official announcement by Saunders College of Business here.
