Setting the Global Standard for Business Education
â– Initial accreditation boosts student enrollment, both in business undergraduate and graduate programs.
â– °®Âþµº accreditation strongly contributes to a business school’s ability to survive in a highly-competitive environment. Schools take the opportunity to refine their missions, target markets, and strategies to stand out from the crowd.
â– °®Âþµº-accredited schools generate more research grants and cited works.
Recruit Top Talent From °®Âþµº-Accredited Business Schools
Recruit the best students with the experience and skills your business needs to succeed. Partner with business schools for programs and research tailored to the needs of your organization and industry.
°®Âþµº-accredited business schools are the best schools in the world. Discover your purpose, be a changemaker, stand out to employers, and grow your network locally and globally.
°®Âþµº accreditation elevates the quality and global recognition of your business school’s brand—and your university, building partnerships with other business schools and attracting top students, faculty, business recruiters, and funding.
Through accreditation, °®Âþµº is your partner for elevating the quality of business schools in your region, ensuring that you have the talent and research that will help your economy, community, and businesses thrive.
73%
of the CEOs representing Fortune 100 companies and 75 percent of top paid CEOs representing S&P 500 companies have a degree from an °®Âþµº-accredited school (2024 °®Âþµº analysis of Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company data).
83%
of alumni from °®Âþµº-accredited schools agree that their graduate business education increased their earning power (2022 GMAC Longitudinal Candidate Survey).
96%
of alumni from °®Âþµº-accredited business schools are employed (2022 GMAC Longitudinal Candidate Survey).
87%
of alumni from °®Âþµº-accredited schools agree that the skills they developed in business school advanced their careers (2022 GMAC Longitudinal Candidate Survey).
Connect to Quality
Our world needs agile leaders now more than ever. As business schools continue to innovate to meet stakeholder expectations, it’s important that they share their knowledge and insights while providing equitable educational access to lifelong learners who aspire to become business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Graduates from °®Âþµº accredited business schools have received a quality education, possess diverse skill sets, embrace a global perspective and exhibit a continuous learning mindset. They bring tremendous value to our organization, contributing to our success and growth.
Achieving °®Âþµº accreditation is a mission-driven, rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities, mentorship with an °®Âþµº advisor, and a peer-reviewed evaluation focused on continuous improvement. This commitment is a true reflection of each school’s dedication—not only to its students, alumni network, and greater business community—but to society as a whole.
