Workshop - "Structuring the Path of a Business School Accreditation – Learning the Ropes"

Learning Objectives:

The participants will be able to:

• Learn about the steps involved in the accreditation process, including the preparation phase, the self-assessment phase, peer reviewers visit phase and the decision-making phase.
• Become familiar with the accreditation standards used by the accrediting body, including the criteria used to evaluate the quality of a business school.
• Learn about best practices for the accreditation process, including effective communication with stakeholders, preparing for the school visit, and using the results of the accreditation process to improve the quality of the business school.
• Gain an understanding of the policies and procedures that govern the accreditation process, including the role of the accrediting body, the responsibilities of the business school, and the rights of the participants.
• Gain the knowledge and know how to prepare for the accreditation process, including the development of a self-assessment report, the identification of strengths and weaknesses, and the creation of a plan for improvement.
• Learn about the decision-making process for accreditation, including the role of the accrediting body, the review of the self-assessment report, and the communication of the accreditation decision.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will have:

• A better understanding of the steps involved in the accreditation process and the policies and procedures that govern it.
• A more profound understanding of the accreditation standards used by the accrediting body and the criteria used to evaluate the quality of a business school.
• The knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the accreditation process, including the development of a self-assessment report, the identification of strengths and weaknesses, and the creation of a plan for improvement.
• Heightened appreciation of the importance of effective communication and stakeholder engagement during the accreditation process and will have the skills necessary to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• An expanded grasp of best practices for the accreditation process, including effective preparation for the site visit, the use of the results of the accreditation process to improve the quality of the business school, and the importance of continuous improvement.
• Improved ability to navigate a better the decision-making process for accreditation, including the role of the accrediting body, the review of the self-assessment report, and the communication of the accreditation decision

Who Should Attend:

• Faculty members: Faculty members play a critical role in the accreditation process, and it is important that they understand the standards, policies, and procedures.
• Administrators: Administrators, including the Dean and other members of the senior leadership team, should attend the workshop to gain a comprehensive understanding of the accreditation process and to ensure that they are well-prepared to lead the business school through the process.
• Accreditation coordinators: Accreditation coordinators play a key role in the preparation and implementation of the accreditation process, and it is important that they have a thorough understanding of the process and the standards.
• Staff members: Staff members, including support staff and administrative staff, should attend the workshop to gain a better understanding of the accreditation process and their role in supporting the business school.

Facilitators:

1. Dr. Naveda Kitchlew, Associate Professor (UMT, Lahore)
2. Dr. Asfia Obaid,  Head of the Department (NUST, Islamabad)
3. Mr. Adil Amin Kazi, Assistant Professor (FAST, Islamabad)

Notes:

1. Workshop Registration Fee: 30,000/-PKR.
2. In case of replacements, transfer and refund, participant should officially notify via email/letter to NBEAC 10 working days prior to the workshop. After that NBEAC will not entertain any claims and changes.
3. NBEAC may cancel or postpone a workshop/program due to insufficient registration or unforeseen** circumstances. In this case, NBEAC will refund registration fee but will not be responsible for any other related expenses including cancellation charges by airline and travel agencies.
   
4. In case of postponement, the fee may be transferred to the rescheduled offering of that workshop or any other workshop as an alternate to refund. The NBEAC reserves the right to make changes in its program policies and fees at any time.

**if unforeseen circumstances occurs during the workshop and one day before the scheduled workshop, NBEAC will not refund the registration fee.