EQUIS - the European Quality Improvement System
EQUIS is the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.

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First EQUIS Accreditation Seminar to be held in China

On the 6th of November during the Shanghai Management Development week which includes the 2008 EFMD - CEIBS Conference: Chinese Companies Going Global - Managerial Challenges & Aspirations, EQUIS will hold its first accreditation seminar in China, led by Julio Urgel, Director, EFMD Quality Services and EQUIS.

The programme for the seminar is as follows:

14:15 - 15:30
Welcome and introduction to the EQUIS Process
15:45 - 16:45Understanding the EQUIS Standards & Criteria
17:00 - 18:00Research, Internationalisation, and Corporate Connections:
the EQUIS expectation

The Objectives of the Seminar are:

  • Practical application of the 10 EQUIS Standards and Criteria
  • Understanding the key stages of the EQUIS Accreditation process: application, eligibility, self-assessment, peer review and continuous improvement
  • Making the most of the Self-Assessment process and preparing an effective Self-Assessment Report
  • Deciding whether you are ready for EQUIS Accreditation: gap analysis
  • Exploring alternatives: Would EPAS Accreditation be a better option?
Target audience: the seminar is targeted at both EQUIS accredited schools that want to get a better understanding of the EQUIS standards and criteria and those considering EQUIS accreditation for the first time. It will be relevant for Deans and Directors, Directors of External Relations and those responsible for accreditation within the school as well as experienced EQUIS Peer Reviewers. (for peer reviewers and members of the EQUIS Committee & Awarding Body, the fee is waived).

Price: 125 Euro

Click here to register for the EQUIS seminar and to find out more about the Shanghai Management Development Week. If you have any questions or require more information please contact Veronique Roumans.