KEDGE successfully renewed its AACSB accreditation

02/02/2021
Accredited since 2016, three years after its creation following the merger between BEM and Euromed Management in 2013, KEDGE has just obtained the renewal of its AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation for a period of 5 years. The school confirms its place in 2017 in the prestigious 102 schools in the world that are triple accredited by the most renowned international labels: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA.

A prestigious accreditation

The label is awarded on the basis of rigorous standards criteria that evaluate the school's governance and strategy, the impact of its research and the quality of its teaching staff, as well as the suitability of its training programmes to the needs of companies. 

In an uncertain and ever-changing world, we are well aware of the crucial importance of developing solid and excellent research and teaching to develop generations of enlightened leaders. The renewal of the AACSB accreditation is a tremendous source of satisfaction and motivation to continue promoting a management culture focused on innovation and sustainable societal impact. Congratulations to all the teams who worked collectively for this renewal.

Alexandre de Navailles, KEDGE General Manager

By renewing KEDGE label of excellence, AACSB rewards the quality of its training courses and confirms the adequacy of its strategy to the best international academic standards according to the three pillars of accreditation: commitment, innovation and impact.

KEDGE convinced the AACSB auditors of the soundness of its strategic project. They recognised, among others, the following three points which particularly reflect the school's values :  

  • The variety and complementarity of its programme portfolio, as well as the seriousness of its pedagogy aligned with the needs of economic players,
  • The quality of its research and the wide range of its intellectual contributions reflecting the commitment and impact of the school on its community: a school rooted in its territories,
  • The desire to manage its business model by ensuring its economic, societal and environmental sustainability, as evidenced in particular by the development of Sulitest or its participation in the Positive Impact Rating.

For all KEDGE's stakeholders, the school's AACSB re-accreditation is a strong signal. It guarantees international recognition of its diplomas and attests to the academic and pedagogical requirements of the institution in order to continue to attract the best researchers, teachers and students.