THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN)

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1 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) 1 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) For High Potential Business Schools & MBA Programmes

2 2 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) JOIN THE WORLD S PREMIER MBA NETWORK! Join the World s Premier MBA Business School Network About AMBA AMBA is the world s only MBA-specific accreditation and individual membership organisation. Formed in 1967, AMBA is truly global in scope, with more than 230 schools with accredited programmes in all six continents. The AMBA Development Network The AMBA Development Network allows high potential and aspiring business schools who do not yet meet accreditation standards to formally become part of and engage with the global AMBA network. Joining the ADN enables business schools to leverage the strength and support of this exclusive network, providing the following benefits: Access to unique MBA benchmarking data Listing / profile on AMBA s website Reduced rates at all AMBA events Membership of the ADN Community AMBA s online networking platform Opportunities for structured interaction with AMBA s accredited network Access to the latest AMBA thought leadership Opportunity to post business school job opportunities via AMBA platforms Eligibility for Mentorship scheme (subject to status) Waiver of initial Accreditation Application Fee

3 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) 3 Eligibility & Application In order to join the ADN, schools would be expected to: Be recommended by at least one currently accredited school Provide evidence of national market credibility, financial sustainability and institutional continuity Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, and to a postgraduate, post-experience MBA To apply, please complete the Application Form available at: This should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]. A member of the AMBA Team will assess your application alongside members of AMBA s International Accreditation Advisory Board. Mentorship The ADN also provides access to AMBA s mentorship scheme, designed primarily for those schools which face substantial barriers to achieving accreditation standards and would benefit from skilled support in strengthening their business school and their MBA portfolio. The mentor will be a highly experienced member of AMBA s Faculty of Assessors and will provide hands-on advice and support on the School s development journey. Mentorship is for an initial three-year period, with annual extensions available. Mentorship will be a selective process and engagement with the scheme is not a guarantee of AMBA Accreditation success.

4 4 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) The Accreditation Advantage AMBA accredits approximately 2% of the world s best business schools. AMBA Accreditation will continue to be the goldstandard status within the AMBA network. While not an explicit pathway to accreditation, ADN schools would be expected to aspire to accreditation standards. In addition to demonstrating the achievement of high standards and a commitment to continuous improvement and enhancement to potential students and employers, AMBA accredited schools are provided with the following exclusive service benefits: Free membership of AMBA for all MBA students and graduates Exclusive access to AMBA Career & Recruitment Fairs Full and unlimited access to dedicated accreditation areas for senior school staff within the AMBA Community platform Full discounted member rates at events Value-added advice and consultancy through the accreditation assessment process North America 4 Schools Europe 136 Schools Asia 40 Schools Latin America 34 Schools Africa & Middle East 11 Schools Oceania 8 Schools Geographical Coverage 233 Business Schools in over 70 countries List correct at time of publication October 2015

5 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) 5 Costs Annual ADN Subscription: 4,750 GBP ( 3,500 in South Asia & Africa) Annual Mentorship Fee (optional) : 1,500 GBP Business School Events AMBA runs a number of highly valuable business school events throughout the year, designed to provide the latest in thought leadership in addition to a platform for networking with peers from amongst AMBA s global business school community. Annual events include: Global Conference Latin America Conference Asia Pacific Conference Accreditation Managers Forum Employers Forum Business School Innovation Forum For more details, please see:

6 6 THE AMBA DEVELOPMENT NETWORK (ADN) Further Information For more details on joining the ADN, please contact: Mark Stoddard Director of Operations AMBA T: +44 (0) E: For enquiries relating to South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, please contact: Katherine O Flynn Director of Acceditation Northern Europe, South East Asia, Oceania AMBA E: [email protected] 25 Hosier Lane, London EC1A 9LQ, UK Tel: +44 (0) [email protected]