School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia 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 School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia 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.
The School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia is located in Bogota in Colombia. The school is one of ten academic units at the Universidad Externado de Colombia, which is one of Colombia’s most traditional higher education institutions.
The School of Management’s academic portfolio currently consists of one undergraduate degree, one MBA programme, 12 specialist master’s programmes, a Doctorate in Administration, and a range of executive education and other extension offers.
During the accreditation process conducted by AMBA, members of the accreditation panel, representing senior management, commended the school’s modern and attractive physical facilities.
The panel also noted the enthusiastic leadership of the school, headed by Dr. Liliana Lopez. Alongside this, they mentioned the managerial orientation and commitment of the faculty, which was seen to be highly appreciated by students and graduates.
Finally, the panel mentioned the school’s commitment to sustainability and concern for the community in which they are embedded.
“We are thrilled and honoured that the School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia´s unabating efforts for quality and the commitment to the communities we serve have been recognized by AMBA and have granted us AMBA re-accreditation. This recognition certainly paves the way towards the continuous improvement of our school”, said Liliana Lopez, PhD. Dean, School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia.
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 the School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia has achieved AMBA re-accreditation. This school is an important part of our network of business schools across the world. I look forward to working with this high quality and deserving 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
- Luis Fernando Ardila, Communications Coordinator, School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia – luis.ardila@uexternado.edu.co
About School of Management of Universidad Externado de Colombia
The School of Management was established in 1965 as the School of Management and Industrial Relations. The program offered had a duration of two years and conferred the title of “Expert in Industrial Relations.”
In 1967, the Universidad Externado de Colombia received authorization to offer the professional program in Administration. Since then, the professional training program has been offered, granting the first professional title in Business Administration in 1971.
Since then, the School of Management has expanded to include 12 master’s programs, a doctoral program, and executive education, in addition to many other activities. The programs of the School are characterized by their updating, relevance, and quality.
Research projects and engagement with the environment strengthen the academic rigor of its programs and their contextualization. With 59 years of experience, the School of Management is committed to the comprehensive training of managers capable of facing the challenges of the 21st century.
The School of Management has more than 600 active undergraduate students and 1,600 students in master’s and executive education. The undergraduate program has 5,400 graduates, and master’s and executive education programs have approximately 6,000 graduates. These students and graduates successfully serve in managerial and executive positions and as entrepreneurs. Alumni are recognized in the field for their excellent academic training, human quality, service ethics, and commitment to the country.
