Tampa, Fla., USA (April 21, 2020)—Today, AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education network—recognizes Sasin School of Management among 25 business schools as highlights of its Innovations That Inspire member challenge. An annual initiative, the challenge recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in the business education landscape. This year’s theme, “Catalysts for Innovation,” emphasizes business education’s efforts to elevate entrepreneurial thinking and new business creation. Sasin School of Management is recognized for Sustainability & Start-up Ecosystem. With a strategic focus on sustainability and initiatives such as accelerators and incubators, Sasin aims to shape how entrepreneurship is activated in the region and to mainstream sustainability in the startup world. “The demand for innovation that engages experts across disciplines and addresses the needs of both local and global communities has never been more apparent than in these unprecedented times,” said Thomas R. Robinson, president and CEO of AACSB. “We are honored to feature Sasin School of Management for its valuable role in elevating entrepreneurship through research, teaching, and community engagement.” Now in its fifth year, the Innovations That Inspire challenge has highlighted more than 120 business school efforts that exemplify forward-looking approaches to education, research, community engagement or outreach, and leadership. To date, members of AACSB’s Business Education Alliance have shared nearly 1,000 innovations, creating a robust repository in AACSB’s DataDirect system to inform and inspire fellow members and the industry. For an overview of all featured innovations, visit aacsb.edu/innovations-that-inspire.

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About Sasin School of Management Sasin School of Management (of Chulalongkorn University) was the first business school in Thailand to earn international accreditation – from both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS). Sasin offers a diverse range of degree and non-degree programs that provide a transformative, action learning management education that strengthens people, organizations, and communities. Learn more at www.sasin.edu. Contact: Sasin School of Management marketing@sasin.edu   About AACSB International Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB is transforming business education for a better society at aacsb.edu. Contact: AACSB International MediaRelations@aacsb.edu