DOCUMENTATION,INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE ›› 2014, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (6): 5-11.doi: 10.13366/j.dik.2014.06.005

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Mission-oriented Educational Quality Management: AACSB Accreditation and Undergraduate Education of Library Science in China

  

  • Online:2014-11-10 Published:2014-11-10

Abstract:

The article addresses AACSB accreditation standards and how it could inform educational quality management for undergraduate education of library science in China. It introduces the main points of business management education in the USA and the accreditation process. Following the points, process, and methods, the article suggests that library science departments or schools should develop mission-oriented education, create student-centred educational quality assessment system, recruit both practice-oriented and research-oriented faculty members, and encourage continuous improvement in education. The article informs the improvement of undergraduate education management and development of educational quality standards.

Key words: AACSB, International accreditation, Accreditation standards, Library science, Undergraduate education