1. INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION The Case of Faculty of Economics University of Ljubljana Prof.Maja Makovec Brenčič, PhD. Head of Teacher Development Centre maja.makovec@ef.uni-lj.si

2. Faculty of Economics – Key Facts  Established in 1946  Number of students: -undergraduates: 8,728 (full time, part time) -postgraduates: 1,100 (full time, part time, executive)  Staff: academic – 15 9, admin & support – 92  On October 11, 2006 EFMD awarded FELU the global EQUIS quality accreditation status  Member of EFMD, AACSB, CEEMAN, EDAMBA, NIBES, TEDQUAL

3. Accreditation Goals To maintain EQUIS (European Quality Development) To get AACSB (Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business) till 2009/10

4. Mission and Vision MISSION As the leading national and regional institution, the Faculty of Economics is developing experts in business and economics, a high-quality discipline-based and practice-oriented research program, and the effective transfer of knowledge to business practice. Our primary focus is the European Union and emerging markets. VISION The Faculty of Economics strives to enter the coming decade as the most prominent school in Central and South-East Europe with a significant international recognition based on quality education programs and international accreditation, recognizable research achievements, consulting activities, along with satisfied students, employers and employees.

5. Main areas of strategic development and quality assurance FELU's Assurance of high quality standards - research and teaching FELU's Internationalization FELU's Links with the corporate world FELU's Market orientation FELU's Excellence in organization

6. EQUIS Criteria: “the club” of 97 business schools MISSION VISION STUDENTS OTHER STAKEHOLDERS PROFESSORS Teaching staff FINANCIAL AND LOCATIONAL SOURCES INTERNATIONALIZATION CORPORATE RELATIONS Executive Education Quality of Programs Personal Development Research and Development Contribution to Society

7. AASCB American leading accreditation system of business schools 551 schools accredited 21 standards of excellence Learning goals delivery and assurance Keeping diversity! – as EQUIS Accreditation status of FELu: Approved accreditation plan (October 2007) Main goal: getting accreditation till 2009/2010

8. Organizational Units to Support High Quality Assurance Research Centre (RCEF) Teacher Development Centre (PEC) Centre For Student And Career Services (CERŠ) Centre For Management Development And Training (CISEF) International Relations Office Alumni Central Economic Library (CEK) E-office and support (info help desk)

9. Why international accreditations? to assure internationally recognizable and high overall quality based on constant improvement be comparable to best business schools in EU and USA to enable our students to get better jobs and to compete equally on international markets