AACSB's Innovations That Inspire Initiative Honors Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences

Now in its 10th year, the AACSB Member Spotlight Program continues to highlight creative partnerships that address lifelong learning needs, technological advancements and changing employer demands.

[ISTANBUL] (31 March 2025) — AACSB International (AACSB), the world's largest business education network, today announced the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences among the 26 faculties selected for its special recognition program Innovations That Inspire for its CO-OP Branded Courses practices.

Held every year, the Innovations That Inspire program recognizes institutions around the world that are shaping the future of business education. In 2025, the featured faculties are producing collaborative solutions that advance communities and businesses through innovative partnerships, develop market-driven curricula, apply the latest learning methods and develop effective leaders. These institutions bring solutions to complex problems by partnering with organizations from different sectors on a local and global scale.

Emphasizing the importance of the award program, AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi said: "This year's Innovations That Inspire honorees demonstrate the power of collaboration between business and higher education to create positive change. The Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences' commitment to industry-focused education shows how business schools foster innovation and ensure their graduates are prepared to contribute to the business world immediately."

Launched in 2016, the AACSB Innovations That Inspire program has to date recognized 266 business school initiatives that have made groundbreaking contributions in education, research, societal impact, entrepreneurship and leadership.

The 2025 Innovations That Inspire initiative is supported by the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.

To view all Innovations That Inspire projects: aacsb.edu/innovations-that-inspire

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