The origins of International Management Studies go back to the mid 1990s. The founder, Nigel Copage had been director of the British Council Teaching Institute in Athens from 1990 to 1995 and during this time had introduced a number of part-time postgraduate degrees at the Council. Realizing there was a demand for this supported part-time masters in Greece, he left the British Council in the summer of 1995 and set up Access International which was based at 65 Vassilisis Sofias avenue, opposite the Hilton Hotel.
The University of Strathclyde Business School, MBA and Accounting and Finance Department, consistently rank very high among the top universities in the world. Following below is a sample list of the latest rankings by the most serious and legitimate ranking organizations.
According to The Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2010, The University of Strathclyde MBA is ranked51st in the world. Clickherefordetails
According to Τhe Economist(Which MBA), The University of Strathclyde MBA is ranked 91st in the worldin 2009. Clickherefordetails
According to Τhe Guardian University table 2010, The University of Strathclyde Business School is ranked 10th in the UK. Clickherefordetails
According to The Times Good University Guide 2010, The University of Strathclyde Business School is ranked 12th in the UK. Clickherefordetails
Also the University’s Accounting and Finance Department in ranked3rd in the UK. Clickherefordetails
According to The Independent Good University Guide Ranking 2010 by Region, The University of Strathclyde Business School is ranked 5th in Scotland. Clickherefordetails
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The University of Strathclyde MBA is one of only 35 worldwide that is triple accredited.
