subject: Accredited Mba In Singapore Programs [print this page] Body: There is no denying to the fact that around the globe business studies is one of the most expensive branches of study. So, when you have planned to spend so much money on your education, you should make the choice wise enough to get good return from it. MBA degree is a passport to an international corporate career. Thankfully, you can study for a part-time MBA in Singapore as there are many part-time MBA programs which cater to busy working executives. Choosing the right business school Singapore is the first step towards securing a bright future. While choosing a Business School Singapore, the following questions should have crossed your mind.
Is this a reputed business school Singapore?
Are their programs up to the standard?
Is their Master Programs Singapore well recognized by the companies?
How much value would this institute add to my CV?
Students participating in the Executive Master Programs may also worry about - how much participating in the program would help them in advancing in their career? Or, what impression would it create on the employers? Apart from the above issues, affordability and accreditation of the course are other worries for students considering MBA in Singapore. Master Programs Singapore are expensive courses and costs are also likely to vary even between the Universities in Singapore. Apparently, the most prestigious courses tend to be more expensive.
Universities and MBAs in Singapore is gaining recognition worldwide, not only there are more students in Singapore embarking on postgraduate education, the number of international students also increasing every year in these institutes. More MBA courses are expected to be launch in the near future but greater choices meant that prospective students needs to do more research before making their decision to ensure they select a recognized and ACCREDITED MBA in Singapore.
Currently there is no single source of reference for recognition or accreditation of MBA and Master Programs across the world. However business schools that are affiliated and accredited by one of the 5 leading premier accreditation bodies in US, Europe and UK are often seen as the benchmark of a quality and recognized graduate education.
There are 5 premier accreditation bodies are as follow.
AACSB: AACSB stands for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools. AACSB International was founded in 1916 and began its accreditation function with the adoption of the first standards in 1919 the accreditation of AACSB is widely recognized and all the top business schools of the USA seek accreditation from AACSB. It is also widely recognized amongst industries as the hallmark of a quality graduate education.
EQUIS: The European body to recognize excellence and ensure standard of the business schools. EQUIS stands for European Quality Improvement System; accreditation is done through its parent accreditation body, European Foundation of Management Education, highly respected as the leading authority in Europe for Management Education.
Executive MBA Council: It was established with support from the AACSB with the objective of ensuring advancement of the Executive Master Programs through partnership and research. Only a highly acclaimed business schools are partners with Executive MBA Council, currently there are only over 200 schools approved and accepted by Executive MBA Council. Aventis School of Management, the premier business school in Singapore, is also a member of this prestigious association.
ACBSP: Founded in 1988, ACBSP was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accreditation agency for business education. ACBSP key focus is on accrediting business schools with an emphasis on teaching and learning. ACBSP accredited status requires an ongoing effort to provide excellent teaching & learning resources for students.
Last but not least, Association of MBAs (AMBA) is the only recognized UK Based accreditation bodies in Singapore that recognized and accredit business schools offering MBAs, as a UK Oriented Accreditation body, most of the MBA programs in UK are accredited by Association of MBA.
More Accreditation = Best?
Whilst having accreditation status does offer prospective students assurance of the quality and recognition of a MBA program. It does not necessary meant that schools with multiple accreditations are more recognized than those with only 1 or 2 accreditation. Each accreditation body is independent and has a specific set of benchmark and guideline that typically are representative of the peer consensus of the geographic region , thus renowned US MBAs are either AACSB or ACBSP accredited, whilst MBA in Europe are typically EQUIS Accredited and UK universities, AMBA accredited. As with good food, more accreditations typically meant that the university has to meet the different accreditation requirements of different countries which might constrain and clipped the wings of business schools that are bounded by the stringent requirements of different accreditation bodies and affects the delivery quality or program curriculum.
Aventis School of Management Accreditation & Membership
Aventis School of Management has earned its reputation for its close association with the industries and for offering practical oriented courses to students. The Executive Master Programs offered by Aventis School of Management has the accreditation from international organizations like European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and European Council for Business Education (ECBE). It is also known to work in close association with renowned and accredited universities such as Louisville University, City University of New York and Arcadia University to offer MBA, MSc and Graduate diploma programs.
