{"id":428,"date":"2024-01-08T15:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/?page_id=428"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:33:02","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<h2>ABOUT US<\/h2>\r\n\n\n\n\n<p><font color=\"#ffffff\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">UNIES Business School was founded to promote and deliver programs of it partner institutions at offshore-campus and training centres in Asia, Africa and Europe.<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>About UNIES&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The <b>UNIES\nBusiness School<\/b> is an independent educational institution with an\ninternational orientation and a history of cooperation with universities,\nbusiness schools, colleges and educational institutions in Europe and Asia.<br><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Over the\nyears, UNIES has developed from a university faculty institute into an\ninternationally oriented business school with cooperation structures in Europe\nand Southeast Asia. Its activities have included academic and professional\neducation, international cooperation projects, MBA and other postgraduate\nprograms, as well as the development and delivery of higher-education programs\ntogether with international partner institutions.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>Today,\nUNIES Business School forms part of a broader international education network\nand works together with selected universities and higher-education institutions\nin Europe, the United States and Asia.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>Legal\nand Institutional Framework<br><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">UNIES\nBusiness School operates within the legal and organizational framework of a <b>European\nEconomic Interest Grouping (EEIG \/ EWIV)<\/b> and functions as a private\neducational institution within the applicable European legal framework.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>The legal\nframework for European Economic Interest Groupings is established by <b>Council\nRegulation (EEC) No. 2137\/85 of 25 July 1985<\/b>, published in the <i>Official\nJournal of the European Communities<\/i> L 199 on 31 July 1985.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>UNIES\nmaintains its own quality management procedures for educational and learning\nservices. Its quality management approach has been based on the international\nstandard <b>DIN ISO 29990:2010<\/b>, which provided a common quality framework\nfor learning service providers, including educational institutions, vocational\ntraining organizations and providers of lifelong learning.<br><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The\nexperience gained through this quality-management framework continues to\nsupport UNIES in the development, administration and delivery of international\neducational programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>UNIES \u2013\nA History of International Cooperation<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">2014\u20132017:\nFoundation as a Faculty Institute in Georgia<br><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The history\nof UNIES dates back to <strong>2014<\/strong>, when the <strong>University Institute for\nInternational and European Studies (UNIES)<\/strong> was established by the <strong>International\nTeaching University of Georgia in Tbilisi<\/strong>, formerly known as Tbilisi\nTeaching University \u201cGorgasali\u201d.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>UNIES\ninitially operated as a <strong>faculty institute of the university<\/strong>, focusing on\ninternational and European studies and on the development of internationally\noriented educational activities.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>The\ninstitute subsequently developed its own international profile and established\ncooperation with educational institutions outside Georgia.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>In <strong>2017\/2018<\/strong>,\nUNIES became institutionally independent from the Georgian university and\ncontinued its activities as an independent educational organization.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br><br>2017\u20132021:\nCooperation with Katowice Business University<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>Following\nits separation from the Georgian university, UNIES continued to expand its\ninternational cooperation activities.&nbsp;<\/span>From <strong>2017\nto 2021<\/strong>, UNIES cooperated with <strong>Katowice Business University (KBU \/ GWSH)<\/strong>\nin Poland in connection with MBA and postgraduate educational activities.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>This period\nmarked an important step in the development of UNIES as an internationally\noriented institution working across national and institutional boundaries.<br><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Due to changes in educational legislation across European countries, UNIES changed its name from \u201cUniversity Institute\u201d to <strong>UNIES Business School<\/strong>. The acronym UNIES stands for <strong>United Institutes of International and European Studies<\/strong>, reflecting the institution\u2019s international orientation and its commitment to cross-border educational cooperation.<br><br><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">2018\u20132026: Cooperation with Universities and International Educational Institutions<\/span><br><br>In 2018, UNIES entered into a cooperation agreement with <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Collegium Humanum \u2013 Warsaw Management University<\/span> in Poland and operated as an offshore faculty institute of the university. UNIES continued in this role until 2024\/2025, when the institutional framework of the cooperation changed in connection with the subsequent development of the university and the establishment of its successor organization.<br><br><\/p><p>Following the establishment of the <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">University of Business and Applied Sciences \u201cVarsovia\u201d<\/span>, UNIES continued its activities from 2025 onwards as a Learning Center in cooperation with Varsovia, further strengthening its role in international education and academic cooperation.<\/p><p><br>In addition to its cooperation with these universities, UNIES also maintained a successful partnership with the <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Swiss School of Management (SSM), Switzerland<\/span>. Between 2018 and 2025, numerous students completed their studies through programs offered within the cooperations, marking another important chapter in UNIES\u2019s development as an international educational institution.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br><br>2024:\nMalaysian Qualifications Agency Accreditation<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>An\nimportant milestone in the international development of UNIES was reached in <strong>2024<\/strong>,\nwhen one of its Bachelor&#8217;s programs was approved through the quality-assurance\nprocess of the <strong>Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)<\/strong>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>The MQA is\na statutory body operating under Malaysia&#8217;s Ministry of Higher Education and is\nresponsible for quality assurance and the Malaysian Qualifications Framework.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>The UNIES\nBachelor&#8217;s program in <strong>Criminology and Policing<\/strong> was approved in\ncooperation with its Malaysian partner institution in Kuala Lumpur.&nbsp;<o:p><\/o:p><\/span>This development established an important foundation for UNIES&#8217;s activities in Southeast Asia and demonstrated its ability to work with local educational partners within a national higher-education quality assurance framework. <strong><br><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>UNIES\nToday<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Today, <strong>UNIES\nBusiness School<\/strong> is an internationally oriented educational institution with\na growing network of academic and educational partners. The new cooperation is with the Continents International University (Missouri\/USA).<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br><\/span><\/span>For UNIES Business School,&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 700;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Professor Dr. Venkatesh Karanam<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> serves as <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Regional Academic Director \u2013 Asia &amp; Middle East<\/span>&nbsp;.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>In addition to the Regional Office for Asia &amp; the Middle East, UNIES maintains a <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Southeast Asia Office in Indonesia<\/span>, operated through <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">PT UNIES Business School in Jakarta, Indonesia<\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>Through these regional structures, UNIES is able to develop cooperation with educational institutions, colleges, training centers and other academic and professional partners across Asia.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Its\nactivities are based on three principal areas:<br><br><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\">International\nBusiness Education<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>\nUNIES supports the development and delivery of internationally oriented\nbusiness and postgraduate education in cooperation with partner institutions.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>International\nAcademic Cooperation<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>\nUNIES works with universities, business schools, colleges and educational\norganizations in Europe, North America and Asia to develop joint educational\nprojects and international study opportunities.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>Regional\nLearning and Delivery Centers<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>\nThrough its international offices and partner institutions, UNIES provides\nstructures for students and educational partners in different regions,\nparticularly in Europe and Southeast Asia.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>The\ndevelopment of UNIES over more than a decade reflects its commitment to\ninternational cooperation and to creating flexible educational structures that\nconnect institutions and learners across national borders.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>From its\norigins as a faculty institute in Tbilisi in 2014, through its\ncooperation with institutions in Switzerland and Poland, to its\ncurrent international partnerships in&nbsp;the United States,\nMalaysia and Indonesia, UNIES has continuously developed its role as an\ninternational platform for higher education and professional learning.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br>UNIES\nBusiness School \u2013 International Education. <\/span>International Cooperation.\nGlobal Perspectives.<\/strong><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h5>Dr. h.c. Jovan Didier, PhD<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Dean\u00b4s Welcome<\/h4>\n<p>Welcome to UNIES Business School! As the Dean, I extend a heartfelt welcome to all who enter this dynamic community committed to sharing knowledge, fostering open-mindedness, and nurturing character. Our mission revolves around innovative education. We are dedicated to preparing each student for a life defined by leadership and best practices. Beyond focusing on the economic and managerial aspects of organizations, we instill a profound respect for broader corporate social responsibilities. I invite you to embark on this educational journey with us, where curiosity is not just encouraged but celebrated, where ideas are not only welcomed but nurtured, and where a dedication to excellence serves as our guiding principle. Together, let us forge a future where knowledge becomes a catalyst for positive change, and our graduates emerge as leaders with a comprehensive understanding of their roles in society.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<h2>WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL<\/h2>\r\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>Our faculty comprises distinguished scholars and industry experts who are dedicated to providing a rigorous and cutting-edge education.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>The integration of multimedia resources, virtual classrooms, and collaborative tools creates an engaging and dynamic virtual learning environment from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>We are offering students the flexibility to pursue their education from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<h2>OUR ACADEMIC TEAM<\/h2>\r\n\n\n\r\n<p>Welcome to the academic excellence at the UNIES Business School. Our dedicated faculty plays a pivotal role in realizing our mission. Whether they are Visiting Professors, Honorary Professors, Distinguished Affiliated Professors, or Adjunct Professors, each member shares a commitment to their teaching responsibilities and actively contributes to program development.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<h2>WHY CHOOSE US<\/h2>\r\n\n\n\r\n<p>Consider UNIES Business School for a unique educational journey. UNIES stands out for its commitment to personalized learning with small class sizes, fostering close student-professor relationships. The courses emphasizes real-world application, ensuring practical skills development. Embrace flexibility with our blended-learning approach, allowing you to balance academics with other commitments seamlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>Our commitment to technological advancement ensures that our students receive a high-quality education, tailored to the demands of the digital age, making us a leader in online education.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>Choose us for a progressive educational journey where each qualification level signifies a substantial elevation in expertise. Our commitment ensures that each milestone achieved equips you with heightened knowledge and competence.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>UNIES Business School takes pride in assembling a team of professors and instructors who are specialists, bringing a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<h2>PROGRAM OFFERINGS<\/h2>\r\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>Unlock your potential with a first academic qualification! Elevate your career prospects with a Bachelor of Business Administration and gain a global perspective in business.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>From advanced leadership skills to global business strategies, a Master program empowers you to excel in the competitive world of business.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\r\n<p>A DBA program provides a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while refining your leadership acumen. Secure your place in the future of business scholarship and enroll now in the DBA,<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Picture References:\u00a0142006669 \u00a9 Chernetskaya | Dreamstime.com, architecture-1122359_1280\u00a0von thelester auf Pixabay , free Incomedia, popularfx theme<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-428","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=428"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":757,"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/428\/revisions\/757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unies.eu\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}