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The BGA Charter: A Pathway to Excellence in Business Education

The BGA Charter Encompasses BGA's Expectations The BGA Charter introduces a forward-thinking validation process aimed at fostering continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of quality within business education. This innovative framework is designed not only to help educational institutions strengthen their operations but also to guide them in cultivating responsible, ethical, and sustainable management practices that benefit both students and society at large.

At the core of the BGA Charter is a commitment to excellence. It sets out a clear path for business schools to follow, ensuring that they continually evolve in response to the dynamic needs of the global business environment. The Charter encourages institutions to reflect on and enhance their teaching practices, operational effectiveness, and the overall value they deliver to their students and the wider community.

Business school members of the Business Graduates Association (BGA) are expected to actively engage with the principles set forth in the BGA Charter, which are built on a framework of nine guiding principles. These principles are inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that the schools align not only with high educational standards but also with global priorities around sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical leadership.

By embracing these nine principles, BGA members will not only raise the standards of business education but also contribute to a broader movement toward responsible leadership and sustainable development. We anticipate that through this commitment, educational institutions will demonstrate a holistic approach to business education that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.

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BGA membership is the first tier of association with our network. It provides business schools a consultative programme review for benchmarking and industry best practices, networking opportunities at workshops and conferences, access to the latest research and thought leadership, promotion for your school, and a free career services platform for students.

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Explore the global network of business schools that hold membership with the Business Graduates Association (BGA). Here, you can find a list of all of our educational institutional members.

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