Dedicated preparations and the completion of three-day FIBAA accreditation events have finally resulted in a positive outcome. The Master’s Program in Linguistics has been awarded by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) its Quality Seal on November 27, 2024, and the accreditation itself is valid until November 26, 2029.
The preparation started on June 13, 2024, when representatives of three study programs, notably the Master’s Program in Linguistics, Undergraduate Program in Philosophy, and Undergraduate Program in French Language and Literature, conducted an extensive coordination meeting. This initial preparation mainly discusses each program’s administration and valuable information for quality assessments of respective study programs.
The FIBAA international accreditation was further conducted within three consecutive assessment meetings. The first day involved extensive discussion on how the university responds to learning systems, including strategies, ranking, and research support. The dialog was also attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, as well as all vice deans, the Head of the Master’s Program in Linguistics, the Head of the Bachelor’s Program in French Language and Literature, and the Head of Bachelor’s Program in Philosophy.
The second and third day involves lecturers, students, alumni, and staff reviewing how the learning system is applied to the study programs and how each program adapts to the ever-evolving academic and societal shifts. The representation of FIBAA further conducted a thorough review of those activities and discussions on the third day and marked the end of the whole visitation.
External assessment by reputable organizations, such as FIBAA, is essential for our study program to maintain and ensure high-quality curriculum, facilities, and learning practices. Aside from aligning with the recognized standards, accreditation is our continuous effort to stay current with the academic and professional demands, providing adequate and relevant support for students’ learning outcomes.