Times Higher Education Awards 2022
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been named University of the Year 2022 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The THE Awards are widely recognised as the “Oscars of higher education”1. The impressive win recognises exceptional performance, as well as bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that have advanced a Higher Education Institution’s reputation during the academic year 2020/21.
Professor Andy Long, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University commented “To be shortlisted for such a prestigious and internationally-recognised award was a remarkable achievement in itself – to go on and win is a true milestone in the University’s history and in the work of my many outstanding colleagues.
“Northumbria University has undergone an extraordinary transition. The dedication of everyone at the University has made this possible, and it is thanks to them that we can now celebrate this phenomenal success.”
Northumbria University is a research-rich, modern university with a global reputation for academic excellence. The University is ranked among the Top 25 in the UK for research power, according to the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework5.
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, has a global reputation for delivering some of the best Business Management education in the UK.
It is amongst an elite group of institutions worldwide offering Business Degree programmes with Dual Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. The programmes include Business Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Tourism Management, that are developed by research-engaged academics and highly experienced business practitioners.
The AACSB accreditation is an internationally recognised and specialised accreditation for Business schools. It assesses standards across the whole school, from taught programmes to research and internal operations. It is also a sign of quality that employers recognise, and graduates from AACSB-accredited schools are known to be career-ready.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International was founded in 1916.
Today, the AACSB is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Business and Accounting. It is also considered by many to be the leading international accreditation for business education, and an AACSB accreditation is a hallmark of excellence.
Gaining this accreditation is recognition at an international level that Newcastle Business School, as part of Northumbria University, has met specific and recognisable standards of excellence.
The AACSB accreditation sends a clear signal that the Dean, faculty and professional staff have made a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.
The AACSB accreditation brings numerous benefits to Newcastle Business School including:
AACSB has outlined the rigorous accreditation process in a step-by-step guide, which can be found by visiting
www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/journey/process-overview
The significance of an AACSB accreditation and the path that Business Schools must take to achieve can be found by visiting
https://www.aacsb.edu/educators/accreditation/business-accreditation/aacsb-business-accreditation-standards
AACSB implements the accreditation process by assigning a peer review team who will visit and assess the Business School.
The peer review team is key to the final decision which is reviewed by the accreditation committee and AACSB Board of Directors.
The advantages of an AACSB accreditation include:
Francesca Lauretta Aw
Investigator, Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
Northumbria University First Class Honours Graduate (2021)
Attaining a Degree has always been a personal goal of mine and achieving it has proven my capabilities. It has served as a ticket to job interviews and opportunities for career advancement. As my Diploma was in Legal Studies, it meant that I had no business-related background. Knowing that attaining a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management would add value to my portfolio, I chose a University with modules with real-world practicality.
Northumbria University was my choice as it is well-established and recognised worldwide, holds the Dual AACSB Accreditation and offers a Direct Honours Business Degree.
Through this journey, I learnt the important life skill of time management, as I had to manage my full-time job while attending classes at night and on the weekends.
I stand by the belief that the decisions I make today will determine the direction of my life tomorrow. Even though the journey was not smooth sailing, the support given by the University was immense and I am proud to have completed my programme with First Class Honours.
Oh Jia Wei Alvin, Timothy
Director of Marketing, Engage Co.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations
Northumbria University First Class Honours Graduate (2019)
The Northumbria University Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications with Public Relations was an easy choice. The programme had a very clear direction and was in-line with my goal to provide more academic depth to my profession in Marketing.
The curriculum was intense but manageable for a full-time working adult like myself as it allows one to take their time to process concepts and theories, before applying them in a creative manner. It provided the flexibility of time to conduct my reading and research, resulting in me developing a stronger argument in my thesis and essays.
With a campus located in the heart of the city and a style of learning that suits mid-career individuals, the Northumbria University Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications with Public Relations is a practical and relevant choice for marketing professionals. I have already recommended this programme to others as it has helped to validate my skill sets.
Candy Wang
Assistant Manager (Category Support), Heinemann Asia Pacific
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
Northumbria University First Class Honours Graduate (2019)
Northumbria University was my choice as it offered a Degree programme I could complete within 18 months with a mostly assignment-based grading. Most classes were held on weekday evenings, which made it possible for me to manage both work and studies with ease.
As an Assistant Manager at Heinemann Asia Pacific, the modules covered were comprehensive, relevant and applicable to my job scope. Prior to taking this Degree, I was having difficulty entering the travel retail industry as I had no experience and lacked academic credentials.
My Degree in Business Management has enabled me to fulfill my dream to work in this sector, as well as empowered me with better knowledge and, subsequently, greater involvement in my company’s projects, helping my career growth.
Francesca Lauretta Aw
Investigator, Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd Bachelor of Arts
(Honours) in Business Management
Northumbria University First Class Honours Graduate (2021)
Attaining a Degree has always been a personal goal of mine and achieving it has proven my capabilities. It has served as a ticket to job interviews and opportunities for career advancement. As my Diploma was in Legal Studies, it meant that I had no business-related background. Knowing that attaining a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management would add value to my portfolio, I chose a University with modules with real-world practicality.
Northumbria University was my choice as it is well-established and recognised worldwide, holds the Dual AACSB Accreditation and offers a Direct Honours Business Degree.
Through this journey, I learnt the important life skill of time management, as I had to manage my full-time job while attending classes at night and on the weekends.
I stand by the belief that the decisions I make today will determine the direction of my life tomorrow. Even though the journey was not smooth sailing, the support given by the University was immense and I am proud to have completed my programme with First Class Honours.
Oh Jia Wei Alvin, Timothy
Director of Marketing, Engage Co.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations
Northumbria University 1st Class Honours Graduate (2019)
The Northumbria University Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications with Public Relations was an easy choice. The programme had a very clear direction and was in-line with my goal to provide more academic depth to my profession in Marketing.
The curriculum was intense but manageable for a full-time working adult like myself as it allows one to take their time to process concepts and theories, before applying them in a creative manner. It provided the flexibility of time to conduct my reading and research, resulting in me developing a stronger argument in my thesis and essays.
With a campus located in the heart of the city and a style of learning that suits mid-career individuals, the Northumbria University Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications with Public Relations is a practical and relevant choice for marketing professionals. I have already recommended this programme to others as it has helped to validate my skill sets.
Candy Wang
Assistant Manager (Category Support), Heinemann Asia Pacific
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
Northumbria University First Class Honours Graduate (2019)
Northumbria University was my choice as it offered a Degree programme I could complete within 18 months with a mostly assignment-based grading. Most classes were held on weekday evenings, which made it possible for me to manage both work and studies with ease.
As an Assistant Manager at Heinemann Asia Pacific, the modules covered were comprehensive, relevant and applicable to my job scope. Prior to taking this Degree, I was having difficulty entering the travel retail industry as I had no experience and lacked academic credentials.
My Degree in Business Management has enabled me to fulfill my dream to work in this sector, as well as empowered me with better knowledge and, subsequently, greater involvement in my company’s projects, helping my career growth.
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