KUALA LUMPUR, 2 December 2024: In a significant achievement, OYAGSB has been awarded the prestigious accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for its Master in Business Management (MBM) programme. This great news has been announced during the AMBA & BGA Asis Pacific Conference 2024, take place at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur on 25 till 27 November 2024.
The prestigious certificate has been presented by AMBA & BGA CEO, Mr. Andrew Main Wilson to Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Fo’ad Sakdan, UUM Vice Chancellor in the presence of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International), Prof. Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani and Prof. Dr. Hassan Abu Bakar, Dean of OYAGSB.
This makes OYAGSB the first institution in Malaysia to receive AMBA accreditation for non-MBA programme, a mark of excellence in global business education. In this year conference, Mr. Andrew Main Wilson announced that only 2% of business programme received AMBA accreditation making the UUM MBM programme as one of the highest standards of postgraduate business education.
This is a manifestation of OYAGSB and UUM commitment to quality, rigor, and relevance in business education. It is granted to only the top 2% of business schools worldwide, and OYAGSB are part of elite group of institutions whose business programmes meet AMBA’s stringent criteria.
“We are very much honoured with the AMBA accreditation for our MBM programme, apart from our MBA programme that has been accredited since 2015” said Prof. Dato’ Dr. Foad Sakdan.
“This achievement underscores our commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for our students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s dynamic business world aligned with our tagline “we produce Strategic Leaders”. This accreditation reflects the hard work of OYAGSB faculty, staff, and students who continually strive for excellence.”
AMBA’s accreditation process evaluates business schools on several factors, including the quality of teaching, curriculum content, student satisfaction, and employability outcomes. The recognition is expected to enhance the reputation of OYAGSB’s MBM programme, providing students with further opportunities for international mobility and career advancement.
As the first institution in Malaysia to earn this prestigious accreditation in business and management education, OYAGSB is poised to set new benchmarks for business education in the years ahead. The school plans to continue expanding its programme offerings and enhancing its global partnerships, further solidifying its position as a leading institution in the field of business education. – Rozita Ramli
