Subject and objectives of the procedure
Subject and objectives of the procedure
The Institutional Strategic Management Accreditation focuses particularly on innovative, entrepreneurial and internationally oriented Higher Education Institutions (HEI). The procedure contains a comprehensive evaluation of the institutional strategy. Higher Education Institutions receive feedback on the future prospects of their structures and processes as well as impetus for further development. The relevant areas of the Higher Education Institution in this procedure are:
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Management;
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Networking;
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Teaching and Learning;
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Research; and
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Dynamics.
The procedure gives the Higher Education Institution a detailed evaluation of it’s strengths and weaknesses and shows the essential future opportunities and threats. This enables the HEI to identify and take efficient measures to achieve the self-imposed goals.
A successful Institutional Accreditation is valid for 6 years (initial accreditation) or 8 years (re-accreditation).
Procedural Steps
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preparatory discussion about the procedure and conclusion of contract
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appointment of the review panel (5 experts - three members from Higher Education Institutions including one country expert of the HEI’s country, one student member and one member from the professional field)
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compilation of a self-evaluation report according to the FIBAA Assessment Guide
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site visit of 2,5 - 3 days at the HEI
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compilation of the assessment report by the review panel
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statement on the report by the HEI
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final accreditation decision of the F-ACC
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possibility of a complaint to the procedure with an email to info[at]fibaa.org or an complaints procedure regarding the committee’s decision
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publication of the accreditation report
Benefits of an Institutional Accreditation with FIBAA
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long term experience in the field of accreditation
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a pool of 750 proven international experts in their respective fields
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consideration of the HEI’s individual needs (e.g. regarding the selection of review panels; the arrangement of the site visit; the statement of the HEI on the report)
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the FIBAA Assessment Guide guarantees that all necessary information is given to the review panel and defines the scope of assessment
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one project manager is at the HEI’s disposal during the whole accreditation procedure
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short duration of the procedure of approximately 9 months (from submitting the self-evaluation report until the final decision)
FIBAA Premium Seal for Institutional Accreditation: Strategic Management
For Higher Education Institutions (HEI) which establisched themselves in the market and have proven their excellent quality in studies and teaching FIBAA can, within the scope of an accrediation process, additionally award its Premium Seal. This distinction confirms that the HEI clearly exceeds the quality standards.
FIBAA is the only quality assurance agency that awards a Premium Seal for Institutional Accreditation: Strategic Management. Information about the Principles for Awarding the FIBAA Premium Seal are available here.
FIBAA Quality Seal for Institutional Accreditation: Strategic Management
Once you have successfully completed the FIBAA Institutional Strategic Management Accreditation procedure you will receive the FIBAA Quality Seal for Institutional Accreditation. This Seal certifies that your institution is innovative, dynamic, future-oriented and entrepreneurial in its way of thinking and acting.
FIBAA Accreditation and Certification Committee
President
- Prof. Dr. Peter Thuy, IU International University
Vice President
- Prof. Dr. Vera de Hesselle, Bremen University of Applied Sciences
- Dr. Markus A. Tomaschitz, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FH JOANNEUM
Other members
Representatives from academia
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann, University of Innsbruck and MCI Management Center Innsbruck
- Prof. Dr. Axel Benning, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Volker Hasewinkel, VICTORIA | International University of Applied Sciences
- Prof., dipl. Ing. ETH, lic. oec. publ. Jürg Kessler, University of Applied Sciences Graubünden
- Prof. Dr. Ruedi Nützi, School of Business of the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
- Prof. Dr. Sabine Remdisch, Leuphana University of Lüneburg
- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Renninger, East Bavarian Technical University Amberg-Weiden
- Prof. Dr. Ottmar Schneck, SRH Fernhochschule Riedlingen - The Mobile University
- Prof. Dr. Johann Schneider, former Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Prof. Dr. John Slof, UAB - Autonomous University of Barcelona
- Prof. Em. Dr. György Széll, University of Osnabrück
- Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar
- Prof. Dr. Cornelia Zanger, Chemnitz University of Technology
Representatives from professional practice
- Karl-Peter Abt, former Managing Director of the IHK
- Dr. Bernd Baasner, formerly of Bayer AG
- Dr. Ivo Matser, CEO of the IEDC Bled School of Management in Slovenia and CEO of the Academy of Business in Society (abis-global), Brussels
- Hans-Hellmuth Retzlaff-Schröder, Lufthansa AG
- Kerstin Wagner, Deutsche Bahn AG
- Dr. Mathias Winde, Donors' Association for the Promotion of Sciences and Humanities in Germany
Representatives from the student body
- Elisa Knief, Student at the University of Bremen
The amended Rules of Procedure of the FIBAA Accreditation and Certification Committee (F-ACC) as of 26 November 2021 can be found here.
The dates for the next meetings of the FIBAA Accreditation and Certification Committee are available here.
The FIBAA Expert Committee
The FIBAA Expert Committee for programme accreditation, institutional accreditation and certification appoints experts for each accreditation or certification procedure. The F-ACC elects two university representatives, one practice representative and one student from among its members to the FIBAA Expert Committee.
Members of the Panel Appointing Committee:
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Student body: Marie-Luise Meier, as substitute: Ms. Knief
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Science: Prof. Schneider, Prof. Széll, as substitute: Prof. Altmann and Prof. Remdisch
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Career practice: Karl-Peter Abt, as substitute: Kerstin Wagner
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