The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 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.
Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA students and recent MBA alumni of The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” are invited to join in AMBA’s global member community of more than 60,000 students and alumni in more than 150 countries on a free basis, for networking, thought leadership, career development, and a variety of benefits.
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.
The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (FEBA) is a leading institution in Bulgaria and Southeast Europe for research and education in economics, finance, and management.
AMBA has recently accredited the MBA at the school. The MBA has three areas of specialisation – the MBA in Strategic Management, the MBA in Human Resource Management and the MBA in Management Information systems.
Members of AMBA’s accreditation panel commended the leading reputation of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” nationwide.
The panel also noted the faculty’s drive for continuous improvement and for meeting international standards.
Finally the panel noted the dedication and passion of the faculty – particularly in their diversity and their energy for change.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Georgiev, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” said: “The first international accreditation of our business school opens a new chapter for MBA education in Bulgaria and for the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University. The rigorous accreditation standards of AMBA, combined with our best practices and strong support from the business community and alumni, will be a guarantee for the sustainable development of our programmes. We also are looking forward to the new collaboration opportunities as part of the AMBA-accredited business schools’ network”.
AMBA 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 perform at the highest level continually.
Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (BGA) said: ‘I would like to congratulate everyone at The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” for this accreditation, particularly as this school now represents the only school in our network based in Bulgaria.
“AMBA accredits the top 2% of business schools globally and therefore I am delighted to welcome this school to the AMBA family and look forward to working with the school in the future”
For more information or interviews, please contact:
- Ellen Buchan, Insight, Content & PR Manager, AMBA & BGA – e.buchan@amba-bga.com
- Prof. Iya Petkova, Director at the MBA Program, FEBA, Sofia University – iya.petkova@feb.uni-sofia.bg
About the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (FEBA) is a leading institution in Bulgaria and Southeast Europe for research and education in economics, finance, and management. FEBA is part of the oldest and most renowned research university in Bulgaria, which is the most internationally visible Bulgarian higher education institution. Its 66 full-time academic staff, 100+ part-time lecturers and 1660+ students form a strong community, supported by thousands of alumni and more than 160 leading international and national partners from the business, the public sector, and the NGO sphere.
