IPADE Business School, Universidad Panamericana receives Association of MBAs (AMBA) re-accreditation

Upon receiving AMBA re-accreditation, all current MBA and recent MBA alumni of IPADE Business School 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.

IPADE Business School, Universidad Panamericana is based in in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara in Mexico. It was established in 1967 as an independent business school by a distinguished group of 54 business leaders, with the mission of elevating the professional standards of senior management in Mexico and fostering a profound sense of social responsibility and ethics within the local business community.

During the re-accreditation process conducted by AMBA, members of the accreditation panel, representing senior management from global business schools, commended the remarkable executive education that the school provides, which they saw as highly valued and influential.

The panel also noted the consistent and focused purpose of the school's research centres, which was seen to support the institution's humanistic outlook.

Finally, the panel mentioned the recent success of the gender balance work done with the use of scholarship programmes for students and the plans to progress gender balance in the faculty body. The panel commended this as an excellent step in the right direction.

“This recognition reaffirms our commitment to excellence in executive education, highlighting our ability to provide a transformative learning experience grounded in values such as ethics and social responsibility. It also serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to be a global institution” said Lorenzo Fernández Alonso, dean of IPADE Business School.

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 IPADE Business School has received this re-accreditation from AMBA. The school is very clearly dedicated to creating high quality education to all members of the community. I look forward to following this school as it continues its journey of innovation and success.”

For more information or interviews, please contact:

· Ellen Buchan, Insight, Content and PR Manager, AMBA & BGA –

e.buchan@amba-bga.com

· Fátima Hdez. Bribiesca, PR Manager IPADE Business School –

fahernandez@ipade.mx

About IPADE Business School

IPADE Business School is the leading business school in Latin America, dedicated to providing top-tier executive education to the business community. It was founded in 1967 by a distinguished group of Mexican entrepreneurs. It has three permanent campuses: Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, and its presence in the most important cities across the country has led to a networking community of over 48,000 alumni.

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.