Olin Business School at Washington University in St Louis has officially received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education.
Accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) represents the highest standard of achievement in post-graduate business education. Its rigorous assessment criteria ensure that only the highest-calibre programmes which demonstrate the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction achieve Association of MBAs accreditation.
Olin Business School is part of Washington University (WashU) in St Louis, Missouri. The Business School offers a full time MBA, Professional MBA and an Executive MBA, along with Executive MBAs in Shanghai and Mumbai.
‘We are proud to be the only US-based Business School in the Financial Times’ top 50 to receive AMBA accreditation,’ said Olin Dean Mark P Taylor. ‘AMBA’s recognition validates the WashU Olin community’s hard work and further proclaims our position as a top global programme.’
Members of AMBA’s visiting accreditation panel, representing senior management at AMBA-accredited Business Schools globally, commended the high-quality faculty at Olin.
The panel also commended WashU Olin’s leadership, who they thought were innovative in creating fresh initiatives to enhance the standard of Olin. The panel believed these would continue to improve Olin’s already impressive national and international standing. These initiatives include Olin’s investment in digital learning, which has enabled the School to stay ahead of the curve.
The panel was impressed with alumni relations at Olin. Alumni were found to be highly engaged and were keen to support the mentorship programmes. The addition of a new digital platform for alumni was seen to be world class, giving alumni the opportunity not only to network but to access careers and lifelong learning support.
The accreditation is international in scope and reach, and AMBA works under the belief that accredited programmes should be of the highest standard and reflect changing trends and innovation in post-graduate management education. Its accreditation process reflects this commitment to fostering innovation, and demanding Business Schools to perform at the highest level continually.
Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of AMBA & BGA, said: ‘As a leading Business School in the US, Olin Business School has a tradition of high academic standards. I am delighted to see the School investing in its MBA programmes so strategically and I am looking forward to seeing the School continue to exceed expectations with its exciting innovations.
‘AMBA only accredits the top 2% of Business Schools globally, and it is fitting that Olin Business School is part of this select network.’
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For more information or interviews, please contact:
- David Woods-Hale, Director of Marketing and Communications, AMBA & BGA – d.woods@associationofmbas.com
- Ellen Buchan, Communications and Insight Assistant, AMBA & BGA – e.buchan@associationofmbas.com
- Chuck Finder, Executive Director, Washington University Media Relations – chuck.finder@wustl.edu
About Olin Business School, Washington University in St Louis
WashU Olin Business School challenges students to look beyond the bottom line and make thoughtful decisions to benefit business and society. Its global mindedness, coupled with experiential learning and analytical rigor, prepares students to tackle the greatest challenges of our day, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit that questions current models and opens doors for positive, sustainable progress.
WashU Olin offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in business administration, a full-time MBA, professional MBA and Executive MBAs in St. Louis, Shanghai and Mumbai. Olin offers specialized master’s degrees in accounting, finance, business analytics (six tracks) and supply chain management.
Learn more on its website (olin.wustl.edu) or follow the School on Facebook @OlinBusinessSchool or Twitter and Instagram @wustlbusiness.
