The University of Leicester School of Business officially received re-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 & MBM and recent MBA & MBM alumni of University of Leicester School of Business are invited to join 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 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 University of Leicester School of Business, based in England, is recognized as a global academy for leaders, innovators, and change-makers. With a history of nearly 100 years in delivering business education, the school has gained international renown for its courses in accounting and finance, business and management, economics, entrepreneurship, and marketing.
During the accreditation process conducted by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), members of the accreditation panel, who represent senior management from globally accredited business schools, commended the School’s new building. They found it to be an impressive facility that provides an excellent learning environment, particularly for the School’s executive education portfolio.
Furthermore, the panel commented on the overall quality of the business School’s research. They recognized the School as a serious research-intensive institution, highlighting the school’s commitment to generating knowledge and conducting impactful research in various areas of business studies.
Lastly, the panel noted the presence of a talented professional services staff at the business school.
Professor Daniel Ladley, Dean of the University of Leicester School of Business said: “We at the University of Leicester School of Business are very happy to renew our accreditation with AMBA. This accreditation underscores our commitment to the quality of the business and management education that we provide. We look forward to continuing to work with AMBA and develop our programmes in the coming years.”
AMBA accreditation is international in scope and reach, and AMBA works under the belief that accredited programmes should be of the highest standard and consider 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 the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (BGA) said: “The University of Leicester School of Business is deserving of congratulations for its re-accreditation and its long-standing commitment to providing excellent management education. The positive feedback from the accreditation panel regarding the new building and facilities is a testament to the school’s dedication to creating a conducive learning environment for its students. Everyone at the school should feel pride in this recognition of their efforts in delivering high-quality teaching and conducting impactful research.”
For more information or interviews, please contact:
- Ellen Buchan, Insight, Content and PR Manager, AMBA & BGA – e.buchan@associationofmbas.com
- Steve King, Accreditation and Business Manager – ulsb.business@le.ac.uk
About the University of Leicester School of Business
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business
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