In the case ofAMBA, the school was reaccredited for a new term.BGA accreditation, meanwhile, was granted for the first time.
Both accreditations are valid until 2030, when the next evaluation is scheduled to take place.
About AMBA
TheAssociation of MBAs (AMBA)is one of the world’s three leading accrediting bodies for graduate management education. It evaluates institutions and programs that demonstrate high standards of academic quality, professional impact, and international reach. In this context, AMBA reaccreditation confirms the continuity and strength of the faculty’s academic program, while BGA accreditation adds a new dimension focused on institutional and social impact.
The school's MBA program has consistent track record of AMBA accreditation. The first accreditation was granted in 2012 for a three-year period, followed by reaccreditation in 2015 for five years and another reaccreditation in 2020, also for five years.
This new recognition confirms our ongoing compliance with the rigorous standards set by the accrediting body.
Dr. Norma Pontet, academic coordinator of the Business School, stated that AMBA reaccreditation represents a comprehensive validation of the school’s academic and institutional work: “Being accredited by AMBA means meeting high standards of academic quality, physical and digital infrastructure for education, and business content that is current and essential for success in the corporate world.”
He also emphasized that “it requires high standards of teaching quality, professionalism, and community engagement, along with services designed to strengthen and expand the professional network that supports the ongoing professional development of our graduates and contributes to the development of the local communities.”
About BGA
For its part, BGA (Business Graduates Association) accreditation introduces a complementary approach, with an emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and positive social impact.
Being accredited by BGA challenges us to make a lasting impact on the increasingly global environment of our community of students, alumni, and faculty.
Dr. Norma Pontet
The evaluation panel that visited Montevideo in late October consisted of: Josep Franch, dean of ESADE Business School (Spain); Julia Balogun, Dean of the University of Liverpool (England); Horacio Arredondo, Dean of EGADE Business School (Mexico); and Carlos Ramos, international advisor to AMBA & BGA.