Quality Accreditations

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AMBA

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) has accredited our MBA programmes at Newcastle University Business School. AMBA-accredited programmes are provided by a select group of business schools that include:

IMD, Switzerland

IESE, Spain

Newcastle University Business School, UK

HEC Paris, France

INSEAD, France/Singapore

“In a crowded and complex market, our accreditation provides a reliable list of meticulously tested programmes and ensures that students' investments are rewarded with the finest business education available…To recruit a graduate from one of our accredited programmes is to recruit top talent.” Association of MBAs.

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EQUIS

The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) has also accredited Newcastle University Business School.

“Institutions that are accredited by EQUIS must demonstrate not only high general quality in all dimensions of their activities, but also a high degree of internationalisation…EQUIS looks for a balance between high academic quality and the professional relevance provided by close interaction with the corporate world.” European Foundation for Management Development.

Why it matters

Accreditations are an important check when choosing an MBA in the UK. Many business schools can claim to be ‘accredited’ but the question is: by whom? The accreditation status for MBAs from Newcastle University Business School is:

Accreditation status

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Achieved

AMBA (Association of MBAs)

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Achieved

EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)

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Striving towards it

AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

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“Employers not only ask whether you have an MBA, but where you studied. Some programmes have stronger reputations than others, but these may alter over time. Reputation is essentially quality, so check that the MBA programme is accredited before making your decision.” Association of MBAs