The University of Stirling Management School has successfully been reaccredited by the Small Business Charter for another five years.
The panel of assessors were particularly impressed by its strong culture of enterprise, entrepreneurship, and SME engagement, which aligns closely with the mission of the Small Business Charter.
The school actively supports entrepreneurship and enterprise education through initiatives like The Hive, which provides incubator space for student and alumni startups, and the “SEE it & BE it” pilot, designed to inspire and equip underrepresented young entrepreneurs.
Its engagement is further strengthened by utilising SME representatives on the school’s advisory boards, as well as through partnerships with stakeholders such as Chambers of Commerce and local councils. The panel also noted the school’s contributions through initiatives like the Help to Grow: Management programme and their strong partnerships with local businesses.
The Small Business Charter is a national accreditation, assessed by small business leaders, which recognises business schools that demonstrate excellence in supporting small businesses, student enterprise, and their local economy.
Professor Kevin Grant, Dean of Stirling Management School, said:
“We are thrilled to have achieved so many additional milestones, increasing from 12 SBC dimensions to 25. I want to express my gratitude to the entire team for their hard work. Securing reaccreditation is a testament to the school’s impressive journey and demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact on our region's business community.”
Flora Hamilton, Executive Director of the Small Business Charter and CEO of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, said: “Congratulations to the University of Stirling Management School on their well-deserved reaccreditation. Their commitment to entrepreneurship and SME support is evident through their strong engagement with Scottish businesses and initiatives that equip students with practical business experience and real-world skills. We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting their efforts to drive growth within the SME community.”
There are 68 business schools across the UK and Ireland that hold the Small Business Charter accreditation.