School of Business and Economics
Triple accreditation The School of Business and Economics has achieved accreditation from all three major international accrediting bodies: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. These prestigious accolades represent a stamp of quality for the School, its programmes, teaching, facilities and research. They certify the programmes offered as being internationally recognised and as giving you the very best knowledge base and skillset for the future. AACSB International accreditation
Awarded initially in 2014 and re-accredited in 2019 by the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International accreditation recognises the School as meeting standards of excellence in its mission statement, exceptional teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry. It assures students, corporate clients and employers that we carry out globally recognised research and teaching, and that we produce graduates who are ready to perform in today’s demanding global business environment. AACSB accreditation also confirms that we are committed to ongoing improvement to ensure that we will continue to deliver high-quality education.
TRIPLE-ACCREDITED UK BUSINESS SCHOOL (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
TOP-10 UK BUSINESS SCHOOL CONSISTENTLY RATED BY NATIONAL LEAGUE TABLES
Key facts Over 2000 global corporate partners The Times and Sunday Times 2019 1st for Librarianship and Information Management 5th for Business Studies 6th for Finance and Accounting 10th for Economics Complete University Guide, 2020 2nd for Accounting and Finance 4th for Business, Management and Marketing 21st for Economics
AMBA accreditation
The Association of MBAs (AMBA) re-accredited the Loughborough MBA in 2018, re-affirming its international credibility and value. AMBA accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education, and is recognised by students, corporate companies and industry as an assurance of quality. Only a select group of MBA programmes are accredited by AMBA and Loughborough University has held the status for well over a decade.
EQUIS accreditation
The School is EQUIS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This classifies the School as being a leading provider of education and research in business, economics and finance. Among the factors assessed by EQUIS are the academic quality and professional relevance of all programmes, the degree of engagement with business and industry, the quality of facilities and the learning environment, and the level of an institution’s commitment to internationalisation. EQUIS also attaches particular importance of developing students’ managerial and entrepreneurial skills, and fostering their sense of global responsibility. Originally accredited in 2008, the School was reaccredited in 2011, 2014 and again in 2017, further cementing the School’s position as a globally recognised institution that continues to raise the standard of management education worldwide.
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