Deusto Business School receives Association of MBAs (AMBA) re-accreditation

Upon receiving AMBA re-accreditation, all current MBA and recent MBA alumni of Deusto Business School, University of Deusto are invited to continue to be part of 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 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 AMBA accreditation.

The University of Deusto was founded in 1886 and is a Catholic institution privately managed by the Society of Jesus. The University has two campuses in Bilbao and San Sebastián, seven schools and nine research centres, as well as executive education in Madrid and undergraduate programmes in Vitoria.

During the re-accreditation process conducted by AMBA, members of the accreditation panel, representing senior management from global business schools, commended the impressive facilities of the school, which they felt create a good learning environment for students.

The panel also noted the decision of the school to replace the blended MBA programme with the online programme, which they saw had benefited student diversity. 

Finally, the alumni who spoke to the panel were impressed by the transformational journey they experience on their MBA programme.

According to Álvaro de la Rica Aspiunza, Dean of Deusto Business School, the renewed AMBA accreditation of the Executive MBA programme acknowledges Deusto's commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and generating a positive impact through the Executive MBA programme. "We are extremely proud to be recognised once again by AMBA for the maximum term of five years, which allows us to remain within its exclusive international community."

In fact, obtaining and maintaining these international accreditations requires undergoing a rigorous review process conducted by international peer experts from other business schools, a process that can take several years.

The Dean of Deusto Business School further added that the double accreditation the school has earned, AMBA and AACSB, signifies progress on its path towards international excellence.

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: “I am delighted that Deusto Business School has received this re-accreditation from AMBA. The panel were impressed by the enthusiasm of the school’s leadership team – which has clearly lead to a quality experience for students. I look forward to working with this school going forward.”

For more information or interviews, please contact:

· Ellen Buchan, Insight, Content and PR Manager, AMBA & BGA – e.buchan@amba-bga.com

· Arantxa Corella, Media Relations – arantxa.corella@deusto.es

Deusto Business School, founded in 1916, is the oldest business school in Spain. It has 1,702 students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, 427 in postgraduate programmes, and provides training and development to over 1,078 business professionals each year through Executive Education. With campuses in Bilbao and San Sebastian and facilities in Madrid, it is a leading institution in the education of business leaders.

The values that underpin Deusto Business School, double accredited AMBA and AACSB, are excellence, integrity, cooperation, openness and courage. These core principles guide its entire educational offering and knowledge transfer activities, with key focus areas including excellence in learning, humanist leadership for transformation, and a strong connection with the business, social, and institutional sectors. www.dbs.deusto.es

About AMBA & BGA

Spearheading excellence and trailblazing innovation, for more than 50 years the Association of MBAs (AMBA) has been the impartial authority on post-graduate management education. AMBA established that vision in 1967 and, in a volatile, uncertain world, it's as relevant today as it was then. We are committed to raising the profile and quality standards of business education internationally, for the benefit of business schools, students and alumni, employers, communities and society.

· Our accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and master’s degrees, currently accrediting programmes from the top 2% of business schools in more than 75 countries.

· Our Research and Insight Centre produces a rich body of reports exploring global trends in the business education sector. This drives our global thought leadership and public affairs campaigns.

· We are the only professional membership association that connects MBA students and graduates, accredited business schools and MBA employers throughout the world.

· Through our members, AMBA is building an international force for good, championing best practice, responsible management and sustainability. Membership to AMBA means being part of an international community of peers with access to business strategy thought leadership, career advice and knowledge, and an MBA jobs portal.

· Our multi-award-winning events offer networking opportunities online and in person across all continents in association with international corporate partners and thought leaders exclusively for our members and accredited business schools.

The Business Graduates Association (BGA) is an international membership and accreditation body of world-leading and high-potential business schools that share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning, and that are looking to provide a positive impact on their students, communities and the economy as a whole. We offer:

· Quality assurance services to business schools and similar institutions, aimed at continuous improvement and positive impact to increase a business school’s credibility and influence.

· Consultation and mentorship services to business schools to improve their marketing and admissions, programme design, alumni interaction, teaching methods, and career development services.

· Award-winning international events for business school professionals, focused on continuous learning.

· Student and graduate membership, which includes social networking events worldwide, professional development tools, a Career Development Centre, and much more.

· Leading and award-winning content on responsible management, professional and personal growth, and influence via the Business Impact content hub.