IACBE ACCREDITATION
The Faculty of Economics and Sociology and the Faculty of Management at the University of Lodz have received specialized accreditation for their business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation is a specific quality certificate, confirmation of compliance by universities with the requirements for efficient functioning, excellence in teaching, professional management, and good relations with business. The accreditation guarantees that students in an accredited institution will obtain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills as well as a degree that is valued on the labor market.
What does obtaining accreditation mean for the Faculty of Economics and Sociology?
The IACBE accreditation marks the opening of a new stage of development for the Faculty of Economics and Sociology – it gives the Faculty international recognition and increases its credibility, significantly contributing to building its prestigious image. The IACBE accredited status confirms that the Faculty of Economics and Sociology meets the requirements in terms of quality of education that are valued in the business environment.
What does the IACBE evaluate?
The IACBE evaluates both the academic business units (Faculties at the University) as well as the entire institution (the University). The evaluation concentrates on determining whether the academic business units and the institution ensure appropriate teaching standards as well as the maintenance of the declared quality of education by ensuring appropriate infrastructure, budgeting, and human resources. The specific requirements for accreditation are included within 10 accreditation principles that refer to, amongst other issues:
- assessment of learning outcomes,
- strategic planning,
- teaching programs,
- research and teaching staff,
- scientific and professional activity of the staff,
- university resources,
- external and internal relations,
- internationalization of education,
- educational innovation.