BRITISH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS WAS OPENED IN ARMENIAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS (photos)

Today, solemn  opening  ceremony  of  British  School of  Business  was  held  at  Armenian State University  of  Economics.  The  ceremony  was  attended  by  the  Prime Minister of  the Republic of Armenia,  Chairmen  of  ASUE  Council  Hovik Abrahamyan,  British  Ambassador  to Armenia,  Katherine Leach, Chairman of LSC  Council,  British labour Co-operative Politician, Lord  John  Tomlinson,  representatives  of Anglia Ruskin University,  London School  of  Commerce, members  of  the Government of Armenia, National Assembly,  other  guests.

The  guest  accompanied by  ASUE  Rector  Koryun Atoyan, visited  British  School  of  Business.  Koryun Atoyan  and Lord  John  Tomlinson cut red tape,  then  took  a  tour  around  the  auditoriums, where  Koryun Atoyan  presented the British  School, the main advantages of applying there.  Then everyone  moved  to  ASUE  Big  Hall,  where the  second  part of  the  solemn  ceremony,  which was  attended  by senior officials, Deputies of National Assembly,  guests,  University  collaborators,  students.

The  solemn part  of  the  event  was opened  by  the  Prime Minister’s  speech.

Hovik Abrahamyan  stressed  that  his mood was  high, because he  was  at  Armenian State  University  of  Economics.  The  Prime  Minister congratulated the  Government  of  Republic  of Armenia on opening of  the  British  School of  Business  and  highlighted  continuity of  improving the education sector,  formation  of  competitive education environment, the  implementation of  which  could  be  a stimulus for other Universities. “A competitive State implies a competitive system of education and research. This is what the program of the Armenian government says”; said  Hovik  Abrahamyan. “I  consider  the application of the British experience in Armenia as a significant achievement. The British Business School was established as a result of cooperation between the Armenia State University of Economics and Globe Education (GB) LTD.  Today’s  challenges  promote  that  steps towards internationalization  on development of education system are needed.  This initiative  is  a good example of internationalization of domestic educational institutions”; added  the  Prime  Minister  and  highlighted being a forerunner in the region, the British Business School acquires the status of a regional entity offering British standards-based training to both Armenian nationals and foreign citizens.

ASUE  Rector  Koryun Atoyan  referred  to past  educational  reforms  of  the  University, evaluated the achievements,  presented the  establishment and opportunities of  British School of  Business,  spoke  about  other  successes.

“More  than  three  years  reforms  aimed  at strengthening the reputation of the University, the educational environment and improving the quality of education, developing research direction  at the  University   are  being  implemented  under “We  are  Changing”  slogan  at  Armenian State  University  of  Economics.  We have had enough success  on  protecting  University  traditions    and developing  current  achievements  consistent with new  times  and  challenges. 

Everybody  enters  the  University sees  how  our  beloved  University  has  changed:  has  become attractive  with unique atmosphere, unique design, has modernized. We  highlight the  establishment  of “AMBERD”  Research  Center,  which is  the  first step to strengthen research component  of  the  University.

3.7 percent of the University resources are allocated to development of University  scientific  life. “AMBERD”  pretends  to  become  a prestigious center to  offer necessary analyzes and experimental approaches for development of  Armenian  state  institutions,  various   branches  of  economy”;  said  the  Rector.

Speeches were delivered by Chairman of LSC  Council,  British labour Co-operative Politician, Lord  John  Tomlinson, British  Ambassador  to Armenia,  Katherine Leach,  lecturer, LSC, Lester  Messingham,  Pro Vice Chancellor, Partnerships, Anglia Ruskin University, Dr Trevor Bolton,  Marketing  Manger, Benny Abraham.   They  also  congratulated  and  wished good luck  to  a  newly  established  project, evaluated the  beginning, introduced  the  Master’s  Degree  program, educational conditions, requirements and perspectives. They  thanked  ASUE  Administration  and  the  Government  to  support the implementation of such a program.

The British Business School was established as a result of cooperation between the Armenia State University of Economics and Globe Education (GB) LTD. Globe Education (GB) LTD has four key partners, of which Anglia Ruskin University has been chosen to cooperate with the ASEU.

Under a decree adopted by the Government in 2013, the Business School’s shares will be distributed as follows: 51 percent will be held by Globe Education (GB) LTD, 44% by the State Economics University of Armenia and, finally, 5 percent by the Government of Armenia.

On August 29, the Business Schools invited bids for a British Master’s program in business administration. Successful graduates will get a Master’s degree and a diploma from the internationally recognized Anglia Ruskin University.

Students in Armenia will have a unique opportunity to attend under the same tuition two associated training modules at the London, Malta and other branches of the London School of Commerce. Lectures will be delivered by both British professors and local high-skilled experts.

ASUE  media and Public  Relations  Division 

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