American University of Business and Social Sciences (AUBSS) is a private institution offering online education to international students, with a focus on business, management, social sciences, and professional development. According to its official website, the institution provides certificates, diplomas, undergraduate programmes, master’s degrees, and doctoral-level qualifications. Its flexible distance-learning model is designed for working professionals and students who need to study remotely. Prospective students should establish whether their chosen qualification is awarded directly by AUBSS or through a partner institution.
AUBSS describes its programmes as self-paced and fully online, allowing students to study from different locations. Its advertised offerings include an Executive Bachelor of Business Administration, an Executive Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Project Management, a Doctor of Business Administration, and a PhD. Students should request detailed information about programme duration, assessment methods, academic supervision, entry requirements, and the research expectations for postgraduate qualifications before enrolling.
Regarding quality assurance, AUBSS states that it holds accreditation from the Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency “BILIM-STANDARD” of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE). These claims should be checked directly against the agencies’ current records, including the scope of accreditation and the specific qualifications covered. Accreditation by a private or foreign quality-assurance organisation does not automatically establish that an institution is authorised to award nationally recognised degrees in every country where its students live.
AUBSS also reports membership of international quality-assurance networks, including the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), and refers to ISO 9001:2015 certification. Membership of a network is not equivalent to institutional accreditation, while ISO 9001 concerns quality-management systems rather than academic recognition of degrees. Importantly, AUBSS itself cautions that its qualifications may not be accepted for immigration or visa purposes and that recognition depends on the receiving institution, employer, or government authority.
Overall, AUBSS offers flexible online study and reports several external quality-assurance affiliations, but recognition of its qualifications depends on the institution’s legal status, the programme, and the intended use of the award.
Before enrolling, I recommend that you verify AUBSS’s current accreditation and degree-awarding authority, and confirm with your intended employer, university, or professional regulator that your chosen qualification will be accepted.
AUBSS offers flexible online learning, but students should look beyond accreditation claims and verify degree recognition independently. Has anyone successfully used an AUBSS qualification for further studies or employment?