Nottingham Business School has officially received joint accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), two of the world’s leading authorities on business education.
The accreditation was awarded after a thorough evaluation process, which involved a panel of senior business school leaders from around the world.
Nottingham Business School is part of Nottingham Trent University, based in Nottingham in the UK. The university has eight academic schools and is the sixth largest university in the UK. Nottingham Business School was established in 1979.
AMBA now accredits the School’s Full-time MBA, the Part-time EMBA and the Global EMBA which launches in September 2024. BGA accredits the whole school’s portfolio.
The process was conducted by members of the AMBA & BGA accreditation panel, representing senior management. They commended the collegiate, confident and dynamic leadership team of the school, who were said to be good at both strategising and executing, demonstrating self-awareness and skills to leverage the strengths of the institution.
The panel also mentioned the collegiate faculty body, most of them with significant industry experience, working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Finally, the school was seen to consistently exceed student expectation in the delivery of a very positive student experience. This was visible in the TEF Gold rating; the high NSS survey results (for final year bachelor students); and the results of the Graduate Outcomes survey with 81% of graduates being placed in graduate-level jobs.
Upon receiving the AMBA accreditation, all current and recent graduates of the school’s MBA portfolio are invited to join AMBA’s global membership network, which comprises approximately 60,000 students and alumni from over 150 countries.
Meanwhile, all undergraduates and alumni from any of the business school’s programmes are invited to join BGA’s individual membership network. Through both these organisations, students and graduates can strengthen a community that acts as a force for good in management thought and practice, through exclusive events and business content.
AMBA & BGA accreditation is international in scope and reach, and the organisation works with senior academics at top educational institutions around the world, to update accreditation criteria continuously and maintain one unique, in-depth, and detailed approach.
AMBA & BGA believes accredited schools should be of the highest standard and reflect changing trends and innovation in post-graduate management education. As such, the accreditation process reflects this commitment to fostering innovation and challenges business schools to perform at the highest level continuously.
Executive Dean of Nottingham Business School, Professor Baback Yazdani, said: “This recognition of excellence in leadership education from AMBA is testament to the hard work of everyone at NBS and their dedication to providing an innovative learning environment and a high quality student experience. We are proud of our faculty, students and graduates – who leave us as globally responsible leaders, recognised as top talent by employers.”
Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of AMBA & BGA, said: “I am delighted that Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University is being welcomed into both the AMBA and the BGA family. With the AMBA accreditation, the school is now part of a network of the top 300 business schools in the world. By joining BGA, the school is committing to joining a network striving to create excellence in management education for the good of society. I look forward to working closely with this school, which is upping the game in terms of student expectations.”
For more information or interviews, please contact:
- Ellen Buchan, Insight, Content & PR Manager, AMBA & BGA – e.buchan@amba-bga.com
- Helen Breese, PR Manager, Nottingham Trent University – helen.breese@ntu.ac.uk
About Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Business School (NBS) at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a leader in experiential learning and personalisation of business, management and economics education and research, combining academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society. NBS has an unrivalled level of engagement with business, public and voluntary organisations. With more than 8,500 students, NBS is also one of UK’s largest business schools.
NBS is triple crown accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, as well as EFMD BA for International Business, which are globally recognised hallmarks of excellence and quality for business education. NBS is also accredited by Small Business Charter, providing support and development for SMEs. The school is also a PRME Champion and held up as an exemplar and beacon by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Find a list of all AMBA accredited schools here.
