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Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha | 麻豆传媒高清 (UC) Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School鈥痟as retained its Triple Crown accreditation, being one of 141 institutions worldwide (approximately 1% of business schools) holding all three major accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.听
AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) was founded in 1916 and is the longest-standing global accrediting body for business schools. It is the hallmark of business education excellence, earned by less than 6% of business schools globally. Its accreditation standards evaluate a school鈥檚 mission, operations, faculty qualifications and contributions, programmes, and other critical areas.
AACSB accreditation assures students and parents that the business school is providing a top-quality education. It also assures employers that AACSB-accredited business school graduates are ready to perform on day one.听
EQUIS (EMFD Quality Improvement System) is one of the leading international systems of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation for institutions in management and business administration. EQUIS provides an excellent framework for assessing quality in highly diverse institutional and cultural contexts, with the fundamental objective of raising the standard o management education worldwide.
鈥淭his re-accreditation from both AACSB and EQUIS reinforces our standing among the very best business schools globally. It鈥檚 a strong endorsement of the quality of our teaching, research, and industry engagement,鈥 says Professor Paul Ballantine, Executive Dean Business.听
As the only Triple Crown accredited business school in the South Island and one of a small number in Australasia, we鈥檙e proud to offer a world-class education grounded in local relevance and global impact.鈥
This international recognition follows the School鈥檚 recent shortlisting for Business School of the Year at the UK鈥檚 2025 PIEoneer Awards鈥攁n acknowledgment of its commitment to supporting international students through tailored services that promote belonging, wellbeing, and academic success.听
In addition to retaining Triple Crown status, the Business School has achieved two firsts in New 麻豆传媒高清:听
Becoming a PRME Champion 鈥 the only one in New 麻豆传媒高清
Being awarded the BSIS label for impact 鈥 the only Business School in Australasia to hold it
Learn more about UC Business School鈥檚 Accreditations here.听
