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OVERVIEW

Association of MBAs

MBA AccreditationProcessCriteria

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The Association of MBAs

Founded 1967“To advance business education at a postgraduate level”Trustees are MBA graduates – protectors of quality, reputation and value155 member schools representing 68 countries

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The Association’s ObjectivesAccreditationProviding world class accreditation for postgraduate management programmes at leading business schoolsBusiness SchoolsDelivering information and networking to accredited business schools, giving them the advantage in a competitive worldIndividualsCreating an exclusive network for MBA students and graduates from accredited programmes and supporting their professional development.EmployersRaising awareness about the MBA and the importance of accreditation.

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Accreditation Objectives

With so many graduate business programmes on offer worldwide, quality has become key.The Association’s accreditation objectives are:– To promote graduate-level business education to institutions,

prospective students, and employers, and to increase the supply of, and demand for, such programmes.

– To ensure that the quality of graduate-level business education produces professional business leaders.

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MBA AccreditationIndependent

International

Market Driven

Programme Specifc

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The Market for Accreditation

Institutions

Prospective Students

Graduates

Employers

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The Benefits of Accreditation

For institutions, accreditation gives international credibility to their MBA provision and an overview of their position against international standards.

Accreditation provides institutions with a distinct market advantage and international visibility for their programmes, as well as the opportunity for external peer review.

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The Benefits of AccreditationFor students, accreditation provides a list of institutions/MBA provision of guaranteed quality.

For graduates, accreditation gives reassurance that their MBA will retain its value at a time when the market risks saturation.

For employers, accreditation gives a recognised pool of talented graduates from which to recruit.

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Accreditation as a Differentiator“More employers are reading the fine print before deciding whether MBA programmes have any value. Only those from the business schools in the UK with AMBA accreditation are likely to be taken seriously.”Chris ArnottThe Guardian NewspaperJanuary 2006

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StrategyInternational Development

Geographic target regions:BRIC plusIncrease portfolioMBM, MBA & DBADevelop services to member schools– Channel to market– Networks and information exchange– Research and Consultancy Centre

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Accreditation Growth 2000 - 2008

Institutions with accredited MBA provision:– 155 schools in 68 different countries

MBM programmes accredited:– 30

DBA Assessments– 5 in the first phase (HKPU, Kingston, Aston, Maastricht,

Grenoble)Business Leadership Review– 5000 subscribers

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ACCREDITED MBAs in CHINAACEM Shanghai Jiaotong UniversityZhejiang UniversityHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityCity University Hong KongMaastricht School of Management ENPCESC GrenobleHelsinki School of EconomicsBirmingham Business School

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International Accreditation Advisory Board

Ms Lyn HoffmanAssociate DeanLondon Business School

UK

Professor Andrew LockDean EmeritusLeeds University Business School

UK

Professor Nigel Healey Dean University of Canterbury BSNew Zealand

Professor MartynJonesPro-Vice ChancellorKingston Business SchoolUK

Professor Santiago Iniguezde OnzonoDeanInstituto de EmpresaSpain

Professor Valerie GautierAssociate DeanHEC Paris

France

Professor Robert DixonDeanDurham BusinessSchoolUK

Mr Christopher BonesDeanHenley Business SchoolUK

Professor Nick BinedellDeanGordon Institute of BusinessSouth Africa

Mr David GravellsChair, IAABAssociation of MBAsUK

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International Accreditation Advisory Board

Ms Jeanette PurcellChief ExecutiveAssociation of MBAs

Mr Carlos RamosInternational AdvisorAssociation of MBAsArgentina

Dr Robert OwenDirector of Accreditation and Business School ServicesAssociation of MBAs

Professor Michael PatryDirectorHEC Montreal

Canada

Professor Philip McLaughlinDeanBordeaux BS

France

Professor Larissa KartashovaDeputy Rector Sinerghia InstituteMoscowRussia

Professor James WrightDirectorFIA Univeristy of Sao Paulo

Brazil

Dr Mark OakleyAcademic DirectorArthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business

Trinidad

Professor Howard ThomasDeanWarwick Business School

UK

Mr Kai PetersCEOAshridge

UK

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MBA Portfolio Assessment

The assessment of an institution’s MBA provision in its entiretyOn-campus programmesOn-line/Distance Learning programmesJoint programmes with other institutionsSingle company and consortia MBAs

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Process (1)INITIAL DISCUSSION – Consistency of OutlookLETTER OF INTENTPRE-ASSESSMENT VISITSELF-AUDIT DOCUMENTASSESSMENT VISIT – Director, 3 academicsFEEDBACKREPORT TO IAAB FOR ENDORSEMENT

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Process (2)Report to the IAAB will recommend:

1. Accreditation2. Accreditation subject to qualification3. Non-accreditation

ACCREDITATION IS VALID FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS

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Process Diagram

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Assessment Visit AgendaDay 1 - Private meeting of assessors in base room to examine further documentation.Day 2 - Formal meetings with senior faculty of school.– Characteristics of school and MBA with regard to criteria– Meetings with students/alumni/employers– Open meeting with faculty– Private meeting of assessors– Feedback to school

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Costs (1)WESTERN EUROPE– Registration (and pre-assessment) £5,000– Assessment £13,000

CHINA– Registration (and pre-assessment) £3,000– Assessment £8,000

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Costs (2)Travel and accommodation costs of assessors to be covered by institution

Registration and pre-assessment fee is non-refundable

Annual license fee is £500

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MBA DefinitionThe MBA is defined as a career development generalist programme for those who have significant and post-graduation work experience on which the learning process should build.The MBA is a career development generalist degree for those with significant relevant work experience, which contributes to learning. The emphasis is on leadership through strategic management with a significant practical and professional orientation to the programme of study.

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Criteria - Introduction

Used as a base for accreditation recommendationsDevelopmental / judgementalAt least one programme will have graduated students for a minimum of three yearsConformation to criteria for three years prior to assessment

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Criteria - Introduction

The InstitutionThe FacultyThe StudentsPurpose and OutcomesCurriculumMode and Duration

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Criteria – The Institution (1)

Mission, strategy and statusQuality of teachingResearch, consultancy and scholarshipInternal / external auditsStudent feedback mechanism

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Criteria – The Institution (2)

Academic leadership / Organisational structureAdministrative supportPhysical resourcesCareer advisory servicePastoral careAlumni association

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Criteria – The Faculty

Qualified and crediblePostgraduate with majority holding doctoratesStaff development policySizeIntegration

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Criteria - StudentsPostgraduate / post-experienceGMAT, TOEFL, IELTSMinimum 3 years pre-MBA experienceMinimum intake 20Diverse in terms of nationality, disciplines, function and culture, etc.Single company MBAConsortia MBA

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Purpose and Outcomes (1)

The MBA is a career development masters degree in general managementRelevant work experience contributes to learningEmphasis on leadership / strategic management

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Purpose and Outcomes (2)

PurposeAims, objectives and learning outcomesKnowledge, skills, and understandingEmployer expectationsValue added to career development

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Criteria – Curriculum (1)

Designed for those who may be expected to make a significant contribution to managing at the strategic level in their organisationRigorous and intellectually demandingProvides opportunities for personal development

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Criteria – Curriculum (2)

Clearly stated aims, objectives and learning outcomes for each constituent courseDesign / content should embrace a range of relevant theory linked to managementMajor areas of knowledge that underpin general management

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Criteria – Curriculum (3)Programme integration– Dissertation– Project– Business Plan

Specialist MBA– Functional – Sector specific

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Criteria - Assessment

Demonstrate students have met the intended learning outcomes to the required standardStructured / rigorousReflect aims of the programmeUsed as feedbackPlagiarism

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Criteria – Programme Structure

Full TimePart TimeDistance LearningModularFlexible / Blended

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Criteria - Duration

General Masters’ requirement of being equivalent to one year’s full time studyMinimum 1800 hours student learning effortMinimum 500 hours contact time

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Criteria - Delivery

Lectures, seminars and workshopsAction learning, individual and group projectsOn-line / Distance LearningDelivery through the learning group

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Open / Distance Learning

Appropriate physical resourcesInfrastructure for deliveryMaterials / study centresOn-line / CD-ROM resourcesFace-to-face provision – 120 hours

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Testimonials

“We find ourselves inundated with e-mails from prospective international students and the composition of our student body has changed dramatically.”Professor Eon Smit, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

“Accreditation provides our MBA programme with international credibility and enhances the school’s international dimensions, developing a new platform for international co-operation.”Professor Larissa Khartashova, Sinerghia, Moscow

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ConclusionsAccreditation gives a quality mark (independent, international, and programme specific)Rigorous review of all aspects of an MBA portfolioLearning experience for the institutionIncreased credibility with all stakeholdersProvides potential students with reassuranceLeads to membership of a global networkDeveloping range of services to member schools

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Further Informationwww.mbaworld.com/accreditation

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