AMBA (the Association of MBAs) has renewed ESSCA’s accreditation. This international recognition confirms the excellence of its MBM, Executive MBM and MBA, and once again places ESSCA among the select group of institutions worldwide holding the triple accreditation: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.
The recognition by AMBA reaffirms the outstanding quality of ESSCA’s programmes, now delivered across five countries and tailored to local economic challenges. This decision rewards the continuous improvement of the MBM, Executive MBM and the online experiential MBA focused on Business & Technology, in partnership with the École nationale supérieure d’Arts et Métiers. This collaboration with a leading engineering Grande École aims to train leaders who are committed to technological and environmental transformation in a rapidly changing world. With our ambitious KAIROS 2030 strategic plan, our intention is clear: to make ESSCA one of the best working, research and learning environments in Europe by 2030. To reach this goal, the quality of our programmes, the student experience and the impact of our research are at the very heart of our project.
The AMBA accreditation
In the field of higher education in management, AMBA conducts a thorough evaluation of programmes, based on demanding standards that focus on impact, quality of teaching, governance, and international outlook.
The AMBA panel highlighted several strengths of ESSCA, demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality programmes and effectively preparing future leaders to thrive in international and multicultural environments:
- The ambitious strategy to develop 10 campuses across 5 countries has enhanced the School’s brand recognition internationally as well as in its various locations throughout France.
- Its MBM, Executive MBM and MBA Business&Technology recognised for their quality and continuous improvement, are supported by the expertise of its faculty and operational teams.
- The innovative proposition of its MBA and Executive MBM, offering professionals a unique opportunity to enhance their careers by combining their operational and technical skills with new capabilities in management, strategy, and leadership.
- The proven effectiveness of its initiatives dedicated to professional integration reflects ESSCA’s strong commitment to the employability of its students.
- The dedication of ESSCA’s teams and partners, who accompanied each stage of the accreditation process with openness, transparency, and professionalism.
ESSCA has held AMBA accreditation since 2017
The uninterrupted renewal of the AMBA accreditation since 2017 demonstrates ESSCA’s commitment to maintaining standards of excellence, while adapting to economic changes.
This achievement further strengthens the KAIROS 2030 strategic plan, which aims to offer one of the best environments for work, research, and learning in Europe.
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