Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham scooped the coveted Best Business School Partnership Award 2024 in association with Perlego, at the world-renowned Association of MBA’s (AMBA) and Business Graduates Association (BGA) Excellence Awards 2024 for their partnership with Deloitte.
The AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2024 were held on January 19, 2024 at the exceptional Park Plaza London Riverbank. The Awards brought together leading lights from the global business education community to celebrate excellence and commend achievement among business schools, MBA students and graduates, suppliers and employers.
The ceremony was attended by more than 200 business school leaders, as well as category finalists, judges and members of the media.
The Best Business School Partnership Award recognises business schools that share AMBA & BGA’s passion for building networks and have adopted a proactive and innovative approach to strategic collaboration.
It is open to any business school that is working strategically and collaboratively with another school/group of schools; an employer; consultant; education partner or technology provider; social impact group; individual; charity; or other organisation.
Birmingham Business School has developed an unparalleled experience for MBA students: the Birmingham MBA Deloitte Consultancy Challenge. Now in its thirteenth year, the week-long challenge offers intensive training, immersive simulations, and collaboration with Deloitte professionals. This exclusive opportunity sets us apart, with 98% of applicants citing it as their primary reason for choosing Birmingham. Our relationship with Deloitte is built on innovation, commitment, and friendship, resulting in employment opportunities for students and broader research engagements. These collaborations with Deloitte are creating real societal impact.
Professor Edgar Meyer, Dean of Birmingham Business School, said, “We are delighted to have won this prestigious global award, among such respected international competition, in acknowledgement of our collaboration with Deloitte. The Birmingham MBA Consultancy Challenge is a key factor for 98% of our applicants choosing to pursue their studies at Birmingham. Our partnership- rooted in continuity and friendship- has fostered dedication from both institutions, working together to provide students with a valuable and enriching learning experience. We’re excited to continue our collaboration and deliver the best experience for our students”.
Katharine Templeton, Head of UK Partnerships, Perlego, said, “Congratulations Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham for your unique and longstanding partnership with Deloitte. Perlego was delighted to present this award, as we recognise how important innovation and close collaboration with partners are. We can understand why many institutions look to replicate this impressive initiative, which demonstrates true team effort and a commitment to evolution over the last 13 years. There is nothing else like it in the UK, and Perlego hopes this partnership continues to thrive for many more years to come.”
Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (AMBA & BGA) said: “On behalf of the AMBA and BGA team, I would like to congratulate the finalists and winners of this year’s Excellence Awards.
“This year, the competition was stronger than ever. The entries who have made the final shortlist in each category should feel proud of their achievements.
“Additionally, the students and graduates who have been shortlisted as finalists today have all used their qualifications to achieve a spectrum of impressive results, in terms of the positive impact they have made to business, education and society as a whole.
“It was thrilling to be able to celebrate the AMBA network’s achievements at this glamorous Gala Dinner – in particular its been amazing to celebrate exceptional innovations and successes in the higher management education industry.
“I also want to take the opportunity to thank our partners, Kortext, Canvas by Instructure, Cesim Business Simulations, Perlego and BlueSky Education. Their support for our awards – and the business education sector – is greatly appreciated.”
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Awards selection process:
The finalists were shortlisted by AMBA & BGA’s senior management team. A panel of judges then reviewed the shortlisted entries, selecting a winner and a highly commended entry for each award. Our judging panel is made up of AMBA board members, business experts, deans and management leaders.
All of our judges were selected based on their experience and qualifications.
The winners and highly commended entries can be seen here.
Best Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative 2024, in association with BlueSky Education
Winner
Highly commended
Best Business School Partnership Award 2024, in association with Perlego
Winner
Highly commended
Best CSR and Sustainability Initiative 2024, in association with Cesim Business Simulations
Winner
Highly commended
Best Lifelong Learning Initiative 2024, in association with Canvas by Instructure
Winner
Best Innovation Strategy Award 2024, in association with Kortext
Winner
Highly commended
BGA Business School Impact Award 2024
Winner
Highly commended
Start-Up of the Year Award 2024
Winner
Highly commended
Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024
Winner
Highly commended
Postgraduate Leadership Award 2024
Winner
Highly commended
AMBA Student of the Year Award 2024
Winner
Highly commended
BGA Student of the Year Award 2024
Winner