School of Business and Economics gains major recognition for responsibility
The Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics 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.
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics is a prestigious Business School in Finland. The School has been granted AMBA re-accreditation for its MBA portfolio, as well as BGA accreditation for the entire Business School.
As part of the joint AMBA & BGA accreditation, a panel of assessors comprised of senior Business School leaders from across the globe visited the School. The panel commended the master’s degree programme in corporate environmental management, which was established in 1995. This is a flagship programme for the School and encapsulates many of the Schools values and aspirations related to sustainability and responsible business.
The panel also noted that this commitment to sustainability continued into the Schools research department, with five out of the nine research groups focusing on this area. The Business School plans to include the united nations sustainable development goals in all programme curriculum in the future.
The leadership of the School was commended and were said to create a, ‘caring and supportive atmosphere,’ for all the staff and students. This team were also seen to be future proofing the executive MBA and the master’s degree in corporate environmental management by increasing the proportion of online content in the programmes.
“We are very honoured to be the first BGA accredited business school in Finland. In Jyväskylä we have a long history of teaching and researching responsible business. This accreditation is a logical next step for us in this. The continuation of our AMBA accreditation shows that we have been able to meet our high standards in quality. We shall continue our work to improve ourselves as well as setting an example for others in sustainability and quality”, says dean Hanna-Leena Pesonen.
A sign of quality
AMBA & BGA’s rigorous assessment criteria ensure that only the highest-calibre Schools which demonstrate the highest standards in teaching, curricula, and student interaction achieve accreditation.
Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current and recent graduates of the School’s MBA portfolio are invited to join AMBA’s global membership network of approximately 47,000 students and alumni in more than 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.
Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of AMBA & BGA, said: ‘AMBA has worked with Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics closely for years. It is a pleasure to extend this relationship with BGA. Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics is a great example of a School that is aligned with BGA’s principles, with its clear commitment to the teaching of responsible management. I look forward to working with everyone at the School to promote the global movement for responsible management, positive impact and lifelong learning.’
More information:
Iiro Vuori, Communications Officer
iiro.p.l.vuori@jyu.fi, 040 805 4636
