Within the context of the “THE – Times Higher Education Awards” which took place in London in November 2015, the Newcastle Business School, long-standing partner university of accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg, was awarded “Business School of the Year“ in the categories Business and Accounting. Numerous universities of the United Kingdom were awarded in different categories.
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, Professor Kevin Kerrigan says: “This is an outstanding achievement and one that all of us in the business school, or associated with it, can be immensely proud of. You may recall that in May last year, we joined an international elite by becoming one of only 10 global institutions outside the US, and the only one in Europe, to be accredited in both business and accounting by the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ACCSB). Last night’s success was recognition of this and of other exceptional work at the Business School.
The judges reflected that it was also the result of a strategic review which has seen the Business School establish research-rich and industry-relevant course content, partnerships with employers to create a strong curriculum focus on ethics and employability, and an emphasis on personal development and reflective professional practice. They went on to recognise that as a result, Newcastle Business School has seen a 41% increase in internship opportunities and now has the largest suite of programmes in the UK accredited by the EPAS scheme, run by international management education body the EFMD.
Being part of the best business school in the UK is terrific news for our students, and can only enhance their career prospects. I’m sure it will also help us attract more talented and ambitious students in the future, both from the UK and internationally.”