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)
