Asia School of Business

Global Inquiry, Local Heart

Remarks by Dean Joseph Cherian at AACSB ICAM 2026 in Seattle

From the left: Dr Nungsari, Dr Zeti Aziz, Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz and Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar

On 14 April, our CEO, President and Dean, Dr. Joseph Cherian, spoke at the AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM), where he delivered his session, The Value of an MBA Viewed as a Portfolio of Options. In his presentation, he explored how the value of an MBA can be reframed in the context of uncertainty—highlighting the role of experiential learning, flexible credentials, and opportunity cost in shaping modern business education. His presentation slides are available for viewing below.