Program Accreditation by HEA (Higher Education Authority, Republic of Zambia)
Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management – LIUTEBM, Lusaka, Zambia, is a Recognised University under the Higher Education Act of the Republic of Zambia vide Higher Education Authority Registration Number HEA/026. Program Accreditation is a relatively new concept in Zambia, having been introduced only in 2018/19. The LIUTEBM, as a HEA-recognised Higher Education Institution, has actively participated in the process and has been working diligently with the HEA on program accreditation.
The HEA has so far Accredited the following programs, and other programs are under their consideration.
- B.A. in Development Studies
- B.A. in Economics
- B.A. in Entrepreneurship
- B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
- B.A. in Marketing
- B.A. in Public Administration
- B.A. in Public Relations
- B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Laws - LLB
- B.Sc. in Banking & Finance
- B.Sc. in Climate Change
- B.Sc. in Environmental Protection Management
- B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition
- Master of Science - MSc. in Economics & Finance
- Master of Science - MSc. by Research (HEA Accreditation awaited)
LUTEBM University's HEA ZQF-10/PhD Accreditation for the new PhD admissions is in process.
Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)
LIUTEBM University School of International Programs is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). The University has earned Premier status with ASIC for its commendable areas of operation. ASIC accreditation helps students and parents make a more informed choice, and it also enables a school, college, university, training provider, or distance education provider to demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high-quality institution. ASIC is an independent, government-approved accreditation body specialising in the accreditation of schools, colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education providers, both in the UK and overseas. UKVI (UK Visa & Immigration Department of the UK Government) recognises ASIC in the UK and is a full member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network). Please visit the ASIC website at www.asic.org.uk.
The ASIC Accreditation has been granted vide Accreditation Number AS68478/0922 and the following Programs are covered under the ASIC certification:
1. Doctoral Programs
2. Master's Programs
3. Bachelor's Programs
4. Diploma and PG Certificates
5. Professional Certificate
Equivalence in the USA and CANADA
The NACES, USA (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services), approved credential evaluation bodies, such as SPANTRAN and FCSA, have evaluated LIUTEBM's qualifications as equivalent to a US Regionally Accredited qualification at the same level. The US government and non-governmental organisations accept equivalences from NACES-affiliated credential evaluation agencies. Similarly, the World Education Services (WES) has evaluated LIUTEBM Doctoral Degrees equivalent to Canadian and US-accredited doctoral qualifications.
