Participation in international organisations

The Athens University of Economics and Business is the first Public University in Greece to receive an Excellence Award, according to the globally recognized model of Excellence EFQM (European Foundation of Quality Management). EFQM 4 star certification 2012, 2016,2019

PRME is aimed at Business Schools and Universities around the world that want to gradually adapt their curricula, research, teaching methodologies and strategies, based on corporate responsibility and sustainability (CSR).The PRME principles serve as a framework for systematic change in Business Schools and Universities, based on three characteristics: 1) Continuous improvement and development, 2) An information gathering network between Schools and Universities and 3) Progress reporting to all Stakeholders of PRME. The Athens University of Economics and Business is willing to integrate corporate responsibility and sustainability, applying the 6 principles of PRME, which are: 1) Purpose, 2) Values, 3) Methodology, 4) Research, 5) Collaborations, 6) Dialogue. As a member of the PRME community, the Athens University of Economics and Business agrees to adopt the principles of the PRME, incorporating them into its vision and mission. Also, the O.P.A. is committed to regularly reporting on progress and publicly supporting PRME values. Finally, the O.P.A. has the opportunity to join PRME Working Groups and / or to participate in any of the planned PRME activities, which will help in the promotion and recognition of the University. 

Sharing Information on Progress" - SIP Report 2015,2017,2019

United Nations Global Compact - The "Universal Pact" was established in July 2000 and is a framework that calls on companies to align their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, working conditions, the environment and the fight against corruption. The "Ecumenical Pact" is: 

• A voluntary initiative to promote sustainable development and corporate responsibility,

• A set of principles based on universally accepted values,

• A network of companies and other interested members,

• A forum for learning and sharing experiences.

The Global Compact Academic Network includes University Institutions such as colleges and business schools, but also smaller units such as University Departments and Research Centers. The participation of Academic Institutions in the "Ecumenical Pact" is a widely visible commitment to the 10 principles of the initiative.

The Athens University of Economics and Business has been participating in the "Ecumenical Pact" since March 2013 and is encouraged to support the initiative in one and / or more of the following ways:

• Training in matters related to the "Ecumenical Pact",

• Applied research and leadership on the "Ecumenical Pact",

• Dissemination of the principles of the "Ecumenical Pact",

• Providing support to companies that are participants in the "Universal Pact",

• Lending capacity for local networks and the "Ecumenical Pact" Office.

It is worth mentioning that the Postgraduate Program International MBA and the Department of Management Science and Technology are also participants in the initiative from 2006 and 2007 respectively. 

The European University Association (EUA) represents more than 800 universities and national rectors’ conferences in 48 European countries. EUA plays a crucial role in the Bologna Process and in influencing EU policies on higher education, research and innovation. Through continuous interaction with a range of other European and international organisations, EUA ensures that the independent voice of European universities is heard.

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