Queen’s Business School receives AMBA re-accreditation
Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities in post-graduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education.
Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA and recent MBA alumni of Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast 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.
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.
Queen’s University Belfast is the ninth oldest University in the UK, founded in 1845 as Queen’s College Belfast, part of the Queen’s University of Ireland. The University is a member of the Russell Group (research-intensive UK Universities) and currently enrols over 27,000 students and employs more than 4,000 staff arranged into three faculties and 15 schools.
QBS delivers programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level, to more than 2,600 students. The School has delivered MBA programmes since the 1970s.
During the accreditation process conducted by AMBA, members of the accreditation panel, representing senior management from globally accredited business schools, commended the facilities at the school, which they noted added to the MBA portfolio and student experience. The panel also highlighted the progress the school has made in strengthening its faculty and professional service staff appointments..
Professor M.N. Ravishankar, Dean of QBS, added, “Being re-accredited by AMBA is a testament to Queen’s Business School’s dedication to excellence in business education and leadership development. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering research-informed teaching and nurturing a global outlook among our MBA students. It is also a celebration of the hard work and innovation of our faculty, staff, and students. As a school deeply embedded in the community and connected globally, this achievement reinforces our mission to educate and explore for the benefit of business and society. It inspires us to further our efforts in shaping principled and impactful leaders.”
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: “Congratulations to Queen’s Business School for receiving this re-accreditation. I can attest to the school having fantastic facilities as we held our Accreditation Forum there in 2023 – which was a very positive experience all round. I look forward to collaborating with this school further in the future.”
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About Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast
Queen’s Business School (QBS), established in 2007, is a leading institution for business education, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across six dynamic departments. In addition, its William J. Clinton Leadership Institute delivers a diverse suite of executive education courses tailored for professionals. Over the past five years, QBS has experienced significant growth, boasting a faculty of over 120 permanent academics and a vibrant student community exceeding 2,600.
The school recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art, 6,500 m² Student Hub—a sustainability-focused facility designed to enhance teaching and collaboration. The Hub also serves as a vital space for engagement with local stakeholders, encouraging stronger ties between academia and the wider community.
Since 2021, QBS has held prestigious accreditations from AMBA, EQUIS, and the Small Business Charter, reflecting its commitment to global excellence in education. Furthermore, as a PRME Champion School since 2020, QBS actively advances the principles of responsible management education, aligning with the United Nations’ sustainable development agenda.
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, its 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.