Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business at Universiti Utara Malaysia’s MBM programme becomes first in Malaysia to be accredited

Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA and recent MBA alumni of Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business are invited to join 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.

Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) at Universiti Utara Malaysia stands at the forefront of postgraduate business education, offering prestigious programmes such as the MBA,

MBM, DBA, PhD and DMgt.

The panel visited the school to add an MBM to the school’s existing MBA accreditation.

Accreditation from the Association of MBAs 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 Association of MBAs accreditation.

During the accreditation process conducted by AMBA, members of the accreditation panel, representing senior management from globally accredited business schools, commended the school’s clear ambition around delivering post-graduate management education in Kuala Lumpur. The school’s location in central KL was seen to be integral to the school and the delivery of their programmes.

The panel also noted that the school has a positive gender balance among the MBM faculty teaching team.

Finally the panel were impressed by the many interesting and unique parts of the MBM course.  For example the internship/project was seen to be a valuable feature for the MBM programme, while the  carousel model and flexibility between full and part time learning was seen to add a competitive advantage for the school.

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Foad Sakdan, Vice-Chancellor Universiti Utara Malaysia said “The success attained prestigious AMBA accreditation poses a challenge for OYAGSB, but it is even more challenging for UUM. Therefore, it is important for OYAGSB to champion UUM, ensuring its continued recognition and reputation on the international stage. Congratulations to the academicians as well as the administrative and professional staff of the Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business for their outstanding achievement. It is an honour for us to be a member of AMBA, a leading authority in postgraduate business education. The AMBA accreditation of our MBM programme ensures that the School maintains adherence to the highest educational and professional standards, while also meeting the stringent criteria set forth by the accreditation body. We are extremely proud of this achievement,"

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 that business schools perform at the highest level continually.

Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (BGA) said: “Congratulation to Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business at Universiti Utara Malaysia for achieving this MBM accreditation on top of its existing MBA accreditation. From the panels’ commendations, I am impressed with the school’s dedication to flexibility of the programme and the gender diversity of the faculty in it. I would also like to congratulate this school for having the first MBM accredited programme in Malaysia.”

For more information or interviews, please contact:

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

e.buchan@associationofmbas.com

·       Professor Dr. Hassan Abu Bakar, Dean, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia – abhassan@uum.edu.my

About Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business at Universiti Utara Malaysia

Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) vision is to become a leading postgraduate institution in business education in Malaysia. Currently, the School offers an MBA program on full-time and part-time bases. It also offers Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Management, and Corporate Executive Education Development Programs. In addition, Master in Business Management, (MBM) was launched in September 2019. The School has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) since 2015; and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2016, Central and Eastern Europe and Management Development (CEEMEN) since 2018. The 2024 QS Global MBA shows that OYAGSB are ranked Top 200 in the world, 23 in Asia and 7 in Southeast Asia.