Seeking Expert Guidance in Private Higher Education and SME Strategy? Dr Qureshi is Here to Help!
Seeking Expert Guidance in Private Higher Education and SME Strategy? Dr Qureshi is Here to Help!
Private Higher Education Sector
Dr Fayyaz Qureshi is a seasoned expert in private higher education, equipped with extensive proficiency in strategy formulation, leadership, and management. His comprehensive skill set includes a strong focus on setting up a private higher education institution, quality assurance, partnerships, and accreditations, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards. Dr Qureshi excels in developing effective policies and procedures to enhance institutional operations and student experiences. His expertise spans curriculum development, fostering student satisfaction, and promoting staff development through innovative learning and teaching methodologies. With a keen emphasis on research and innovation, Dr Qureshi actively engages in student feedback mechanisms, surveys, and initiatives that drive meaningful student engagement and continuous improvement within the academic environment.
With over 30 years of extensive experience in both public and private higher education sectors, Dr Fayyaz Qureshi offers a comprehensive range of services designed to elevate the standards and operational excellence of private higher education institutions. Dr Qureshi's expertise encompasses the following areas:
Dr Qureshi facilitates strategic collaborations between public and private entities to enhance educational offerings, infrastructure, and resource sharing. These franchising arrangements foster mutually beneficial relationships that promote educational excellence and expand the reach and impact of both public and private institutions.
Guidance through the Office for Students (OfS) registration process ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, securing your institution's credibility and eligibility for public funding.
Development and refinement of Self Evaluation Documents to accurately reflect institutional strengths and areas for improvement, supporting accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
Dr Qureshi provides expert guidance in establishing a robust Corporate and Academic Governance Framework (CAGF). This framework includes:
Defining roles and responsibilities of corporate and academic leaders
Establishing transparent and effective decision-making processes
Developing policies that align with legal and regulatory standards
Ensuring accountability and compliance across the institution
Promoting stakeholder engagement and communication
Design and optimisation of committee structures to enhance governance, decision-making processes, and stakeholder engagement within your institution.
Implementation of robust quality assurance frameworks to continuously monitor and enhance academic standards, student success, and institutional performance. This includes:
Enhancing Student Academic and Career Success
Learning and Teaching Excellence
Feedback and Assessment
Sustainable Development
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (Business Innovation and Incubation)
Student Access, Retention, Attainment, and Progression
Formulation of forward-looking strategies and strategic plans that align with your institution's vision and mission, driving growth, innovation, and sustainability.
Development of resource plans that effectively allocate human, financial, and physical resources to support institutional priorities and long-term objectives.
Creation of targeted marketing plans to enhance student recruitment, brand visibility, and market positioning, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative marketing techniques.
Comprehensive financial planning services to ensure fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and alignment with strategic goals, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Strategic academic planning and management services to streamline curriculum development, resource allocation, and program delivery, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes.
Assistance in achieving and maintaining accreditation from prestigious organisations such as Advance HE, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Investors in People, and other relevant bodies. This includes support for accreditation processes, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Creation and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures that align with best practices, regulatory standards, and institutional goals, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
Support in establishing robust research frameworks and infrastructures, including the development of research strategies, securing funding, compliance with ethical standards, and fostering collaborative research initiatives. This ensures the production of high-quality, impactful research that enhances the institution’s academic reputation.
Comprehensive review and assessment of institutional documents and websites to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals and best practices.
Expert guidance in achieving degree-awarding powers, including the preparation of applications and fulfillment of requisite criteria, positioning your institution for academic and operational autonomy
Comprehensive assistance in establishing a private higher education institute in the UK or internationally. This includes:
Navigating regulatory requirements and obtaining necessary approvals
Developing academic programs and curricula
Structuring governance and administrative frameworks
Establishing policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems
Creating financial, marketing, and resource plans
Setting up physical and digital infrastructures
Recruiting and training faculty and staff
Ensuring alignment with local and international education standards
List of Private Higher Education Institutions
Dr Qureshi helped the following private higher education institutions in their initial set up procedures.
Luton Business and Computing College (LBCC) (2001)
EThames Graduate School (ETGS) (2005)
British School of Management Sciences (BSMB) (2007)
Essex College of Management and IT (ECMIT) (2008)
Bedfordian Business School (BBS) (2010)
List of Partnerships
University of Sunderland
University of Greenwich
Glywinder University
Bradford University
University of Maribor
Pearson
City and Guilds
List of Quality Assurance Organisations/Regulators
British Accreditation Agency (BAC)
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
Accreditation Services for International College (ASIC)
Office for Students (OfS)
List of Strategies
International Outreach Strategy (Luton Business and Computing College -LBCC-2001)
Strategic Partnership and Collaboration Initiative (EThames Graduate School -ETGS -2005)
Brand differentiation Strategy (Bedfordian Business School -BBS - 2010)
Success Strategy (Oxford Business College -OBC- 2020)
Research and Innovation Strategy (Oxford Business College -OBC- 2020)
Transformation Strategy (Oxford Business Innovation and Incubation Centre -OxBIIC-2023)
List of Accrediations
Investors in People
Advance HE
CSR
Independent Higher Education (IHE)
Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
SMEs
Also with a comprehensive background in business strategy and planning across diverse industries, Dr Qureshi bring extensive expertise in developing strategic plans encompassing business, HR, marketing, financial, and operational aspects. His experience spans areas such as business growth, profit maximisation, cost minimisation, and optimisation of resources. He specialises in product and market development strategies, informed by market research and a keen understanding of consumer behaviour. Dr Qureshi proficiency extends to crafting effective social media strategies, fostering creativity and innovation, and leveraging automation and AI technologies to enhance business operations. He also provides business consulting and mentoring services, guiding SMEs in achieving their growth objectives through strategic initiatives and sustainable practices.
Dr Qureshi with Dr Alaa Garad