Quality assuring the virtual business school

Reviews how International Management Centres (IMC) have used their world wide network to facilitate managerial learning in corporations, and points out how the Internet is now used to provide courseware, set up interactive groups of students and to access an on‐line library; outlines how in 1995 IMC’s information dissemination systems was improved by seeking certification under ISO 9002, and itemizes how the process itself galvanized the organization. Discusses the benefits that have accrued since certification was granted in November 1996, and notes how it has facilitated joint‐venture discussions with partner universities.