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Antwerp Management School is the University of Antwerp's independent management school. It boasts a rich experience of over 50 years. The School was founded in 1959 as IPO (Institute for Postgraduate Education) and, in those days, was the most prestigious School in management training. The original mission statement of 1959 mentioned: "…Educate participants in the art of decision-making and leading people and organizations, an art that originates first and foremost from a noble attitude and lifestyle…" The School had one flagship program: the post-PPB (Postgraduate Program in Business Management), which nowadays would be called an EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration). The School had a significant influence on management development in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium, and beyond. Our PPB/EMBA is present in many businesses and organizations, such as BARCO, Bekaert, Agfa, Alcatel-Lucent, BASF, Electrabel, KBC, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Umicore, and SD Worx. By the mid-70s, the IPO extended its program portfolio and enjoyed a leading position in management education in Flanders. In the year 2000, UAMS (University Antwerp Management School) was founded: an integration of IPO, the IMB (Institute for Management), the "Master in Personnel Sciences" of the University of Antwerp and the MBA program of the former UFSIA and RUCA. In 2008 the UAMS was formally recognized by the Flemish government as an autonomous academic institution with the University of Antwerp as its sponsor. In 2009-2010 the School went through a time of introspection and reflection to reposition itself, which resulted in a brand name change from UAMS to Antwerp Management School. In 2016 Antwerp Management School extended with new research centers, a new website, and a new house style. In 2018 AMS will operate from a new venue on the Mechelseplein square, which allows for an optimal operation based on our sustainability principles. The AACSB and NVAO accreditations awarded to Antwerp Management School demonstrate AMS's permanent attention to quality education. AMS is also listed in the Financial Times Rankings, and the School takes into account the principles of responsible management education as presented by PRME. The Antwerp Management School Alumni Executive Committee consists of the chairman and a representative of each alumni chapter. They are the bridge between the alumni, the program manager, and the program faculty, mapping the alumni's needs and initiating alumni activities. For over fifty years, Antwerp Management School has provided high-quality management training and research, which has given a powerful impulse to economic and social activities in Belgium and far beyond. The AACSB and NVAO accreditations awarded to Antwerp Management School demonstrate AMS's permanent attention to quality education. AMS is also listed in the Financial Times Rankings, and the School takes into account the principles for responsible management education as presented by PRME. The Principles of Responsible Management are inspired by internationally accepted values such as the United Nations Global Compact principles. They seek to establish a process of continuous improvement among management education institutions to build a new generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex challenges faced by business and society in the 21st century. In the current academic environment, corporate responsibility and sustainability have entered but not yet become embedded in the mainstream of business-related education. Therefore, the PRME is a timely global call for Business Schools and universities worldwide to gradually adapt their curricula, research, teaching methodologies, and institutional strategies to the new business challenges and opportunities. It is the ambition of Antwerp Management School to continue making this responsible management education an integral part of its core activities in research and education while leading by example. Antwerp Management School became a signatory of PRME in 2012 and will submit its first Sharing Information on Progress (SIP) report in 2014. The main reason for the School to participate in PRME is to further incorporate values of sustainability and corporate citizenship into its core strategy and in all of the current curricula. Furthermore, the PRME principles help us to better respond to the demands of the business to integrate environmental, social and governance issues and to meet the new needs and expectations of the business world on the one hand and the demands of a new generation of students about sustainability and good corporate citizenship on the other. Antwerp Management School will develop students' capabilities to be future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large and to work for an inclusive and sustainable global economy. Antwerp Management School will incorporate into her academic activities and curricula the values of global social responsibility as portrayed in international initiatives such as the United Nations Global Compact. Antwerp Management School will create educational frameworks, materials, processes, and environments that enable active learning experiences for responsible leadership. Antwerp Management School will engage in conceptual and empirical research that advances our understanding of the role, dynamics, and impact of corporations in creating sustainable social, environmental, and economic value. Antwerp Management School will interact with business corporations' managers to extend our knowledge of their challenges in meeting social and environmental responsibilities and to explore jointly practical approaches to meeting these challenges. Antwerp Management School will facilitate and support dialog and debate among educators, students, business, government, consumers, media, civil society organizations and other interested groups and stakeholders on critical issues related to global social responsibility and sustainability. As an institution of higher education involved in the development of current and future managers, Antwerp Management School declares her willingness to progress in the implementation, within the School, of the following Principles, starting with those that are more relevant to her capacities and mission. The School will report on progress to all of her stakeholders and exchange effective practices related to these principles with other academic institutions. Antwerp Management School is an international business school that helps its customers to create sustainable value by shaping talent into becoming Global Citizens, mastering the art of decision-making, and leading people. To accomplish this mission, Antwerp Management School delivers state-of-the-art management knowledge, anchored in a business and organizational context. This is the fundamental basis on which we put three value pillars that we believe are needed to become Global Citizens. View full university

The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic, and forward-thinking university. It integrates the assets of its historical roots with its ambition to contribute positively to society. The University of Antwerp develops, provides access to, and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, teaching, and academic service to the community and accomplishes these tasks in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp espouses active pluralism. In that spirit, it stimulates critical research and teaching, reflection, and debate on scientific, social, philosophical, and ethical questions. The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic, and forward-thinking university. It integrates the assets of its historical roots with its ambition to contribute positively to society. The University of Antwerp develops, provides access to, and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, teaching, and service to society. It carries out these tasks in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp espouses active pluralism. In that spirit, it stimulates critical research and teaching, reflection, and debate on scientific, social, philosophical, and ethical questions. The University of Antwerp conducts creative and innovative scientific research that strives for international excellence. It stimulates both basic and applied research and their valorization. The University of Antwerp offers internationally accredited academic teaching based on scientific research. It aims to develop and integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare its students to take responsibility in society. The University of Antwerp stimulates public debate and dramatically values its staff and students' service to society. The University of Antwerp is active in a global environment. It stimulates its staff and students' international orientation. The University of Antwerp is committed to the development of its city and region. Its partners in the Antwerp University Association take responsibility for higher education in the Antwerp region. The University of Antwerp attaches great importance to its close, historical links with Antwerp University Hospital and Antwerp Management School. It seeks constructive partnerships in the fields of research, teaching, and academic service to society. Also, the University shares its expertise with both public and private partners. The University of Antwerp fosters diversity and offers its staff and students equal opportunities and maximum personal development potential. The University of Antwerp ensures the quality (education - research) and sustainability of its activities. Its contact with students, staff, and other stakeholders are constructive, respectful, and open-minded. As an actively pluralistic institution, the University of Antwerp wishes to be a stimulating environment for all its members - both students and personnel. The assets and challenges which are typical of Antwerp's diverse population are an additional incentive to focus on equal opportunities. We go about doing this by raising awareness, introducing policy measures, and taking on specific projects. The University has several buildings, car parks, and lecture halls that are not always equally accessible to disabled people. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises like there being no elevator in the building, a high doorstep, or a toilet that has not been adopted, the University is working with the Province of Antwerp's Access Unit. View full university

The Antwerp Maritime Academy is participating in the Erasmus + program. The Erasmus + program aims to support actions in the fields of Education, Training, Youth, and Sport for the period 2014-2020. The program gives students and staff opportunities to spend a period abroad to increase their skills and employability. The Academy participates in international projects where its know-how can be used to develop maritime education and training. In this respect, contacts have been made with the port authorities in Dubai and education authorities in Suriname. However, the most visible involvement so far was in Cambodia. The Academy was a Leading Partner in two projects to establish maritime education and training by setting up a Maritime Navigation Department as a part of the future Cambodia Maritime Academy. In 2003 the first project was successfully concluded. It examined the use of distance learning and, more particularly, e-learning. The project was sponsored by the European Commission, under its Asia IT&C program. More information on this project can be found here: E-tools for Off-Shore Training of Maritime Personnel. The Antwerp Maritime Academy is the only college in Belgium to provide training in Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering. In the Nautical Sciences department, deck officers are trained. Deck officers are responsible for the navigation of the ship, the voyage itinerary, maritime communication, cargo handling, etc. This training prepares the student for a career at sea, which can ultimately lead to Captain's level (Master). In the Marine Engineering department, engineering officers are trained. The marine engineer is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of all thermal, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic installations aboard the ship and safety equipment. This training prepares the student for a career at sea, which can ultimately lead to the Chief Engineer level. The Antwerp Maritime Academy combines tradition with modern technology. In keeping with tradition, the students wear a uniform. At the beginning of each academic year, a ceremony is organized during which the class of first-year students is named after a distinguished member of the maritime community. The Academy is housed in a magnificent building, situated north of the Royers Lock within the Port of Antwerp. The building, which dates from the period between the First and Second World Wars, is listed. The architects succeeded in harmoniously combining functionality and aesthetics. Over the years, necessary renovations have been carried out without altering the unique character of the building. Inside, however, the Academy is fully equipped with state-of-the-art didactic equipment. Training highly qualified personnel for the maritime industry requires a specific teaching format, specialized instructional methods, and specially adapted equipment. The Antwerp Maritime Academy is proud of its well-equipped laboratories and workshops and its modern simulators for ship navigation (and radar), cargo handling, propulsion, and telecommunications. The library contains many recent publications as well as videos, DVDs, and CDs. Students have access to computers and the Internet. Simulators allow students to acquire nautical and technical skills on campus, but training at sea still forms an essential and compulsory part of nautical education. The joint training session for all first-year students acts as an initiation into life at sea. Since the academic year 2007-2008, the joint training session has been carried out aboard the Dar Mlodziezy, the Polish three-mast tall sailing ship. The students learn various aspects of seamanship, and particular attention is paid to safety training. Students are required to apply the watchkeeping schedules used aboard merchant marine vessels. Performing as a group and learning to respect each other is of the utmost importance, especially aboard a sailing ship. To guarantee the safety of ship and crew, high demands are made on discipline from both crewmembers and students. Respect for the forces of nature and operating in vessel, crew, and cargo form essential parts of the training. The training schedule is based on the guidelines set out by the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in the Cadet Training Record Book. In the years following, students can take part in onboard training (on a non-compulsory basis) on commercial vessels (merchant marine vessels, dredging ships, etc.). These training sessions are arranged and carried out on an individual basis during the holiday periods. View full university