Organizations with a physical campus on African soil including all regions of Africa

Organizations that offer programs in business education that are approved by the higher education authority in an African country

Organizations independent in philosophy: each is driven by a unique mission. They are accountable to their communities

Act as a hub for sharing new ideas and developing best practices

Build and maintain valuable networks within the business school community

Identify common challenges and opportunities, find support and benchmark progress

Become part of the largest community of Business Schools in Africa

Increase your school’s visibility by being listed as an AABS member school on our AABS website and our various mediums of communication

Receive valuable support for your quality improvement efforts and attain our unique AABS accreditation for African business schools

Benefit from an extensive portfolio of networking opportunities through our conferences and events

Get access to AABS member schools, affiliates, partners, and associates to develop strategic collaborations and receive support

Enjoy free access and discounts on resources through the AABS network

Have access to various tailored intensive workshops to help your staff excel in their professions

Learn, benchmark, share best practices and develop your capacity at AABS events at discounted rates

Receive support for your projects and contribute to a better understanding of business education in your community

Showcase your school and community by hosting AABS events and sharing your news and views in AABS publications

Gain recognition for your effort to support the AABS mission when you display the AABS logo on your website and marketing materials.

Please complete the AABS Membership application form

The AABS secretariat will assess the application and communicate the outcome

For further information, please contact membership@aabschools.com.

Support AABS’s mission and vision of enabling all business schools in Africa to contribute towards inclusive economic and social development in the continent by promoting excellence and responsibility in business and management education;

AND Target the same audience of African Business Schools and their current-, past- or potential faculty OR

Are organizations involved in business and management education, including but not limited to executive education, similar to that of AABS members.

They believe that building local management capacity in business schools, businesses and governments in Africa is key to promoting excellence in business and management in Africa.

They believe in the potential of increased economic activity in Africa to contribute towards global growth

They are willing to support AABS and its objectives by collaborating with AABS by contributing some or all of the following:

At a minimum, they contribute an annual AABS Associate fee, as well as at least one contribution per annum to the AABS Insight Newsletter.

Gain opportunities to network with African business schools, their Deans and Directors and faculty, business leaders and thought leaders at workshops, conferences and events.

Are listed on the AABS Website

Are recognized in the AABS Annual Report and AABS Connect conference booklet.

May advertise news or events, relevant to management education in Africa, in the quarterly AABS Insight Newsletter.

May submit communications relevant to the AABS constituency to the AABS Secretariat to be distributed to the AABS Database.

Please download and complete the AABS Associate application form.

The AABS secretariat will assess the application and communicate the outcome

For further information please contact info@aabschools.com or +27 11 771 4382.