Immigrate to the United Kingdom and focus on UK education: Business schools in the United Kingdom are renowned throughout Europe and even globally. They have consistently been one of the most sought-after fields of study for Chinese students and international students alike. Many Chinese students find themselves at a loss when applying to business schools. In addition to referring to the comprehensive rankings and subject rankings published by The Times, students can also consider the three most authoritative international accreditations.
So, what are the three major international accreditations?
1: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, abbreviated as AACSB
AACSB was originally founded by 16 prestigious universities in the United States and is the most important accreditation body for accounting and business administration internationally. Today, an increasing number of global universities are applying to join AACSB.
2: European Quality Improvement System, abbreviated as EQUIS
EQUIS is the most rigorous quality accreditation body in Europe, established in 1997 by the European Foundation for Management Development. EQUIS places great emphasis on the construction of an efficient teaching environment, which helps cultivate students' management and entrepreneurial abilities and enhances their sense of global responsibility. Moreover, EQUIS has built a platform for communication between academia and the business world, striving to tap into the research potential of schools and bring high-quality research projects to universities.
3: Association of MBAs, abbreviated as AMBA
AMBA was established in 1967 by MBA graduates, particularly those from the Wharton School, and initially served as a student organization for graduates. Its purpose is to ensure that MBA education serves students and provides continuous value to them, while also giving students a voice in the quality of MBA education. Since its official establishment in 1967, it has gradually developed and established international accreditation services in 1983. From 1983 onwards, it began to use accreditation to better reflect the value of students.
Which schools have received triple accreditation?
First, there are 9 schools with triple accreditation:
Aston University, University of Manchester, University of Strathclyde, University of Warwick, Lancaster University, Durham University, City, University of London, University of Reading, University of Hull
Second, there are 13 schools with dual accreditation:
University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Glasgow, University of Surrey, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University of St Andrews, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, Loughborough University, Newcastle University, Cardiff University, University of Leeds
Third, there are 11 schools with single accreditation:
University of Leicester, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University of Nottingham, University of East Anglia, Swansea University, Royal Holloway, University of London, Brunel University, University of Kent, Robert Gordon University, University of Essex
