Victor Hedenberg Services Manager AMBA & BGA
BGA October 2019 Wha hat t is is BGA? A? Our vision: To be the leading global movement for responsible management, positive impact and lifelong learning.
BGA October 2019 Why BGA BGA? •Contemporary whole-School membership and accreditation body • Responsible management • Measuring impact • Encouraging programme and institutional innovation • Combines academic excellence and practical relevance • Broadens reach and charitable objectives • AMBA remains an exclusive network
The BGA Charter
BGA October 2019 What ar What are t e the he key key differ fferenc ences es b bet etween een AMBA MBA & & BG BGA? AMBA BGA BGA Quality enhancement Quality improvement MBA focus Whole-School Developing responsible Teaching responsible leaders management at all levels Exclusive Inclusive Professional mentor Academic mentor Membership via Membership prior to accreditation accreditation
BGA October 2019 Where here are w re we e toda today? Launched in January 2019 Original target: 7 Business Schools As of today:
BGA October 2019 90 Business Sc 90 Business Scho hools ls
BGA October 2019 The three tiers rs Bronze: Membership Silver: Validation Gold: Accreditation
BGA October 2019 Bron Br onze: : Me Membership hip Servi rvice ces • Desktop review • Business Impact • Business School specific research • Event discounts and networking • Webinar series • Access to mentorship (additional fee) • Student membership
BGA October 2019 Student Membership ip • Career Development Centre for job opportunities and employer data • Business Impact • Online and event networking • Career development webinars • Book club • Partner offers
BGA October 2019
BGA October 2019 FREE REE
BGA October 2019 Silve ver: r: Validati tion • Desktop-based assessment of quality • Efficient, cost-effective quality assurance and continuous improvement process • Possible interim stage • Based on BGA Charter • Portfolio of evidence
BGA October 2019 Gold Gold: Accredita reditation tion • Holistic accreditation • Non-prescriptive and impact focused • Socially responsible management principles + practical entrepreneurial learning
BGA October 2019 Gold: Gold: Accredita reditation tion Five sections: • Institution • Faculty • Students • Programmes • Impact and value creation
BGA October 2019 Accredita reditation proc tion process ess Application Development Assessment Stage Stage Stage 1 Month 12 - 24 Months 6 Months
BGA October 2019 1. A 1. Applic pplication tion sta stage ge • Letter of Intent • Application form (12 page form) • University details • Programme overview • Faculty and research • Initial impact assessment • Reviewed by BGA accreditation director
BGA October 2019 2. Dev evelo elopm pment ent st stage ge • Continuous Impact Model (CIM) implementation for School improvement: • Selection of academic mentor • Set-up call between mentor, accreditation director, and Business School • Preparation and measurement of impact metrics • Interpretation of impact metrics • Consultation and guidance • Reviewed by BGA Accreditation Board
BGA October 2019 2. Dev evelo elopm pment ent st stage ge Ex Examples les • Donations made by institution to various individuals, communities, and organisations in need (Soci ciety) ty) • Number and type of partnerships with public authorities (Ec (Ecos osyst stem) • Number of faculty serving on academic boards / bodies (specify which bodies and how this supports stakeholders) (S (Schola olarship ip) • Percentage of start-up companies by students prior to graduation – six months after – twelve months after (by programme) (Gr (Graduate a achie ievement) • Revenues by programme from tuition (Provide details on how the money is reinvested) (V (Valu lue c creation ion)
BGA October 2019 Assessmen ent Stage 1. Preparation of the Self-Assessment Form (SAF) 2. SAF reviewed by the BGA Accreditation Board 3. Completion of the Self-Audit Report 4. Composition of Base Room 5. Logistical arrangements of travel and accommodation – selection of Peer Review Panel (PRT) 6. PRT visit 7. Panel expenses to be invoiced to the School following the visit
BGA October 2019 Base r Ba room oom • Safe haven for the panel (Wi-Fi, printer, tea/coffee) • Separate to rooms used for discussions between the panel and the Business School • No requirement to provide hard copy materials • The focal point of Day One • Used to triangulate and address queries raised following reading of the SAR and SAF documents • For the use of the panel only for the duration of the visit.
BGA October 2019 Pri rici cing Me Membership hip fee: : £4,000 GBP / year Valid lidation on fee: : £3,000 GBP (every three years) Accreditation ion f fee: : £15,000 GBP (up to five years) Re Re-accre ccredita tati tion: £12,000 GBP
AMBA & BGA October 2019 AMB MBA & & B BGA GA Joint A oint Accredita reditation tion Why?: • Time efficient • Reduced documentation • Combined within one visit • Cost efficient • Only one assessment team • Combined fee of £22,500 instead of £30,000 • All programmes and institutional aspects covered
AMBA & BGA October 2019 AMB MBA & & B BGA GA Joint A oint Accredita reditation tion Process • Full two-day visit • Second sample programme • Continuous Impact Model (CIM) • Already developed impact metrics for the MBA • Expected to demonstrate metrics over the initial accreditation period
AMBA & BGA October 2019 AMB MBA & & B BGA GA Joint A oint Accredita reditation tion Process • Stage 1: Application • Stage 2: Pre-assessment • Stage 3: Assessment
AMBA & BGA October 2019 AMB MBA & & B BGA GA Joint A oint Accredita reditation tion Documentation • AMBA SAF • AMBA SAR • BGA SAF (second sample programme) • Condensed BGA SAR on impact and programmes (sections four and five) utilising the developed CIM metrics
Victor Hedenberg Contact details: UK: +44 (0)20 7246 2682 v.hedenberg@businessgraduatesassociation.com accreditation@businessgraduatesassociation.com
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