Henley Business School achieves AMBA re-accreditation confirming itself in the top 2% of business schools

Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA and DBA students, and recent MBA and DBA alumni of Henley Business School are invited to join AMBA’s global member community of more than 60,000 students and alumni in over 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 postgraduate 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.

Henley Business School is one of 14 schools of the University of Reading. It is located on two campuses: the Whiteknights campus in Reading and the Greenlands campus in Henley-on-Thames.

During the AMBA accreditation process, the panel members, representing senior management at global business schools, commended the quality of the school’s DBA programme which they thought was exceptional.

The panel also mentioned the personal development module included in the MBA programme, saying that it offered a distinctive element to the programme and was highly appreciated by students.

Finally, the panel noted that the school’s mission and engagement in South Africa is laudable, including their vision to address pressing socio-economic challenges, foster sustainable development, and contribute positively to the country's growth trajectory.

Professor Elena B Spasova, Dean at Henley Business School, said: “We’re thrilled to achieve the AMBA re-accreditation. It’s a benchmark of excellence from the leading authority on MBA education and means that we maintain our position as one of the top business schools in the world. Our success is a testament to all the hard work and commitment to excellence of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. We look forward to working with AMBA in the future.”

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 postgraduate 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 so delighted that Henley Business School has received this re-accreditation. The school is excelling in so many areas including its exceptional learning environments, its leadership and innovative alumni opportunities. I look forward to working with this school in the future.”

For more information or interviews, please contact:

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

Chloe Benson, Press Officer, Henley Business School – C.Benson@henley.ac.uk

About Henley Business School at the University of Reading

Henley Business School is triple-accredited and part of the University of Reading. With campuses, offices and partnerships around the world; over 7,000 students from more than 100 countries, and nearly 100,000 alumni from 160 countries, it is a truly international institution. Courses are enriched by up-to-date knowledge, research and commercial experience, and aimed at students and professionals at every stage of their career – from undergraduate through to postgraduate, PhD, MBA, DBA and executive education.  

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 managment 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.

· Consultancy and capacity building, with optional 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 and complementary Capacity Building Workshops 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.