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ECLBS and QAA UK Forge Strategic Partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

  • Writer: ECLBS
    ECLBS
  • May 30, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 12

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). This landmark agreement underscores the commitment of both organizations to enhance the quality of higher education through collaboration and mutual support.


Key Points of the MOU:

  1. Engagement in Conferences: Both ECLBS and QAA eagerly seize the opportunity to participate in each other's conferences, with the added privilege of potentially serving as keynote speakers upon request. This arrangement aims to foster a rich exchange of knowledge and insights, enriching both communities.

  2. Mutual Recognition: Both organizations joyfully affirm their commitment to welcoming members who have completed successful reviews at the partner organization. This is a testament to the bilateral recognition and mutual respect of each other's services.

  3. Strategic Collaboration: Strategic groundwork is being laid for future collaborations, recognizing the immense potential for expanded partnerships. This includes exploring new avenues to work together in advancing educational quality and standards.

  4. Annual Conference Participation: QAA will join the ECLBS annual conferences. This will further strengthen the ties between the two organizations and facilitate deeper cooperation.

  5. Publicity of Partnership: Both "ECLBS" and "QAA" are granted the liberty to publicize this partnership in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement and their respective publicity/marketing policies. This ensures that the broader community is aware of this strategic alliance and its benefits.

  6. Extension of Agreement: This agreement is open to extension to include additional programs, subject to mutual agreement between the two organizations. This flexibility allows both ECLBS and QAA to adapt and grow their partnership in response to emerging opportunities and needs.


This MOU marks a significant step forward in our mission to promote excellence in business education. By collaborating with QAA, ECLBS aims to leverage shared expertise and resources, ultimately enhancing the quality of education for our members.


We look forward to the exciting opportunities this partnership will bring and are committed to fostering a vibrant and innovative educational environment.

 
 
 

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The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent nonprofit accreditation and quality assurance body, established in 2013 and legally registered in Latvia (European Union). In addition to accrediting academic and professional programs, ECLBS promotes excellence in business education through robust external quality assurance standards. It also serves as a global platform connecting institutions, fostering academic development, and encouraging international collaboration across the higher education sector.

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent, non-profit quality assurance body established in 2013 and registered in the European Union. ECLBS promotes excellence in business and management education through rigorous quality standards and international benchmarking. The Council has signed multiple Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national accreditation agencies and quality assurance bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These agreements confirm the credibility, transparency, and global recognition of ECLBS-accredited institutions and programs. The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is a proud member of several internationally recognized quality assurance networks, including INQAAHE (International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education), the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG).

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The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) was established in 2013 as a professional network connecting business schools across Europe and beyond. In 2023, during a strategic board meeting held at the University of Latvia in Riga, the Council approved the launch of ECLBS Accreditation—a quality assurance label designed for business schools committed to academic excellence and international standards. The meeting was attended by board members from institutions such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC), and the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Morocco, as well as invited guests from the University of Sunderland in London, Vernadsky Taurida National University (TNU), ISB Dubai Academy, and others, including a Latvian legal advisor specializing in higher education. Read More...

ECLBS has signed Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national and international quality assurance bodies, including Malta – Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), United Kingdom – Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United States – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Switzerland – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Netherlands – Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), Moldova – National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC), Palau – EDU Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), Kosovo – Accreditation Agency (KAA), Mauritania – Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AMAQ-ES), Syria – Higher Education Council (HEC), Kyrgyzstan – Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency (BSKG), Egypt – Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Jordan – Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), Uzbekistan – Accreditation and Ranking International Agency (ARIA), Bosnia and Herzegovina – Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA), Mexico – Accreditation Committee  (CACEB), among others. Read more...

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