The Chartered ABS is the voice for the UK’s Business Schools and sets the agenda for business and management education in the UK within an increasingly international environment. It develops influential policies and promotes, communicates and lobbies on these at local, regional, national and international levels as appropriate. The Chartered ABS (including its subsidiary companies and charities) exists to support its members and affiliates. The Association provides a central vehicle to help members promote their common interests in business and management education, respond efficiently to key policy issues, develop institutional capacity, and share best methods and practice.