emirates7 - Abu Dhabi University's (ADU) College of Business has once again been re-accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), a prestigious global standard for business and management schools, reaffirming the excellence and international caliber of its programmes.
This re-accreditation places ADU among an elite group of 224 institutions from over 45 countries recognized by EQUIS, marking the university's third consecutive accreditation. This achievement strengthens ADU’s standing as one of the world’s top business schools.
With this recognition, ADU continues to uphold its reputation for delivering exceptional business education, ensuring that its graduates possess the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic global economy, both in the UAE and internationally.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, emphasized the university’s commitment to offering world-class programmes that contribute to the UAE's economic and developmental growth. He praised the College of Business for maintaining a high standard of global education, attributing the achievement to the faculty's dedication and hard work in advancing education in the UAE.
Professor Barry O'Mahony, Dean of ADU’s College of Business, added that this prestigious accreditation positions ADU at the forefront of global business education and underscores its commitment to shaping future business leaders.
EQUIS accreditation is awarded after a thorough evaluation of various aspects, including course quality, faculty, academic resources, international exposure, community engagement, industry connections, as well as corporate responsibility and sustainability. It is a mark of distinction granted to top-tier institutions such as those at Oxford and Cambridge.
Additionally, ADU’s College of Business has achieved the top spot as the best business school in the UAE and the Arab region, and ranks 101-125 globally, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject.
This re-accreditation places ADU among an elite group of 224 institutions from over 45 countries recognized by EQUIS, marking the university's third consecutive accreditation. This achievement strengthens ADU’s standing as one of the world’s top business schools.
With this recognition, ADU continues to uphold its reputation for delivering exceptional business education, ensuring that its graduates possess the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic global economy, both in the UAE and internationally.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, emphasized the university’s commitment to offering world-class programmes that contribute to the UAE's economic and developmental growth. He praised the College of Business for maintaining a high standard of global education, attributing the achievement to the faculty's dedication and hard work in advancing education in the UAE.
Professor Barry O'Mahony, Dean of ADU’s College of Business, added that this prestigious accreditation positions ADU at the forefront of global business education and underscores its commitment to shaping future business leaders.
EQUIS accreditation is awarded after a thorough evaluation of various aspects, including course quality, faculty, academic resources, international exposure, community engagement, industry connections, as well as corporate responsibility and sustainability. It is a mark of distinction granted to top-tier institutions such as those at Oxford and Cambridge.
Additionally, ADU’s College of Business has achieved the top spot as the best business school in the UAE and the Arab region, and ranks 101-125 globally, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject.