Jacob Chacko

Jacob M. Chacko, is dean of the College of Business at Clayton State University (CSU). Prior to this, he was the Dean of the College of Business at Abu Dhabi University (ADU). Under his leadership, the Business schools at CSU and ADU achieved initial accreditation from AACSB-International. In addition, at ADU, Jacob successfully led the College through its initial EQUIS accreditation from EFMD. As dean at the two business schools, Jacob led the development of BBA and MBA with several areas of emphasis, MS in Supply Chain Analytics, EMBA, Master of Strategic Leadership and Doctor of Business Administration programs. In addition, he has been involved in the development of several dual degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels with universities in the US and Australia. Dean Chacko serves on the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma and is the member of AACSB’s Initial Accreditation committee. He serves as an accreditation mentor to business schools from around the world and is active on peer review teams for AACSB.