The UNE Business School has reached a significant milestone, securing EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) Programme Accreditation for its Bachelor of Agribusiness and Bachelor of Business degrees. This achievement places UNE among the world’s leading providers of business education, affirming its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global standards.
Professor Sujana Adapa, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law, led the accreditation process and expressed her delight at the outcome.
“The EFMD Accreditation highlights our ongoing dedication to educating future business leaders and professionals who catalyse social transformation and societal progress.
The EFMD Peer Review Team commended UNE Business School for its exemplary Self-Assessment Report, innovative pedagogy, and student-centred learning. Special praise was given to Ms Monika Walczak for her exceptional leadership in presenting the EFMD digital baseroom.
Professor Renato Villano, Interim Head of UNE Business School, highlighted the broader implications of the accreditation. “It signals to our stakeholders that UNE delivers education meeting the highest global standards,” he said. “It enhances our reputation, drives innovation, and opens doors to international collaborations, partnerships, and student exchange pathways.”
It enhances our reputation, drives innovation, and opens doors to international collaborations, partnerships, and student exchange pathways.
For the Bachelor of Agribusiness, Senior Lecturer Dr David Hadley noted the accreditation’s unique significance. “Our course is the first agribusiness program to receive EFMD accreditation, solidifying UNE’s position as a market leader in agribusiness education in Australia,” he said. “Graduates will gain a competitive edge, with employers recognising the program’s international quality.”
Our course is the first agribusiness program to receive EFMD accreditation, solidifying UNE’s position as a market leader in agribusiness education in Australia.
Senior Lecturer Simon Burgess echoed similar sentiments for the Bachelor of Business, stating, “This accreditation assures students and employers of the course’s alignment with industry needs and its all-round quality. It also strengthens our ability to attract high-achieving students and establish international partnerships.”
This accreditation assures students and employers of the course’s alignment with industry needs and its all-round quality.
The EFMD accreditation process fosters continuous improvement, ensuring UNE Business School’s programs remain competitive and relevant. Professor Villano remarked, “It has led to substantial enhancements in curriculum design, stakeholder engagement, and teaching quality, benefiting both current and future students.”
UNE Business School’s achievement underscores its dedication to delivering transformative education and research that drives sustainable benefits for regional, national, and global communities.
