The University of Newcastle’s Business School has earned an international accreditation becoming one of the best providers of business education in the world.
European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Accreditation is a leading international quality assessment system and improvement of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
The Newcastle Business School is now one of only three business schools in NSW, accredited by both EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Dean and Head of Newcastle Business School, Professor Abul Shamsuddin, said that EQUIS Accreditation was a huge achievement, providing the Newcastle Business School with a stamp of excellence.
“This prestigious accreditation reflects the Newcastle Business School’s high standards and confirms our position as a leading provider of quality education,” Professor Shamsuddin said.
“Our school is committed to inspiring and developing the next generation of business leaders and policymakers, and we are proud that our efforts have been internationally recognised in this way.”
Professor Shamsuddin said EQUIS accreditation ensured a rigorous quality control process, benchmarking schools against international standards.
“As the Accreditation Board recognised, ethics, responsibility, and sustainability play a central role in the mission of the Newcastle Business School and are embedded across research and learning, inclusive policies, and community outreach,” Professor Shamsuddin said.
“The accreditation reinforces that our School strives to make a difference by addressing some of the great challenges society is facing both regionally and globally.”
Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the College of Human and Social Futures Professor John Fischetti said the University of Newcastle was very proud of the hard-earned achievement.
“We can now proudly say with confidence that we have one of the top Business Schools in the world,” Professor Fischetti said.
In its assessment, the Accreditation Board commended the Newcastle Business School for focusing on student-centred, research-driven teaching with a mission to advance responsible and impactful business knowledge.
There are currently 204 EQUIS accredited schools across 45 countries globally.
Hayley McMahon
Information source: University of Newcastle