Re-accreditation from the University of Sheffield Management School EQUIS puts it among the global elite | News

The University of Sheffield’s Management School has been awarded EQUIS re-accreditation for a further five years, in recognition of its world-leading excellence in teaching, research and knowledge sharing.

The University of Sheffield’s Management School has been awarded EQUIS re-accreditation for a further five years, in recognition of its world-leading excellence in teaching, research and knowledge sharing.

The prestigious reaccreditation of the Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) for another five years is an indicator of high quality in all aspects of a school’s activities, with a particular focus on internationalization, academic quality , ethics, responsibility and sustainability, and effective interaction with business.

In addition to accreditation by EQUIS, the University of Sheffield Management School has also been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) since 2012. This Triple Crown accreditation places the school among the global elite of business and management schools. It is a quality mark for excellent education, excellent research, support for students and alumni and ties with the business community.

Professor Fraser McLeay, Dean of the University of Sheffield’s Management School, said: “This is a proud milestone for our Management School. The prestigious five-year EQUIS accreditation is a testament to the incredible hard work of our community – from dedicated academics to our support staff, brilliant students and valued alumni.

“Together we have created a dynamic environment where research, innovation and learning thrive. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue to push boundaries, enhance our student experience and make a lasting impact on the world by advancing socially responsible management practices through our innovative research and world-class transformative education.”

The five-year accreditation represents the gold standard and highest level of performance for EQUIS-accredited schools. It shows the achievements of the University of Sheffield Management School over the past three years and its clear and well-defined strategic plan for the future.

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield said: “The renewal of EQUIS accreditation for five years and the retention of Triple Crown status for our Management School places the University of Sheffield among the top institutions in the world. We are very proud of this recognition of our world-class teaching and learning and our commitment to providing our students with an exceptional educational experience.

“This accreditation also recognizes our commitment to improving our research and student experience, and our work to build relationships with partners around the world. We develop programs that address the challenges of the real world and the demands of external organizations, giving our graduates excellent employability skills and a strong international outlook

“This is a clear demonstration of the exceptional dedication and hard work of our staff and students.”