After renewing its AACSB and AMBA accreditations, Paris School of Business has, for the very first time, obtained the EQUIS accreditation awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD Global). The School thus joins the exclusive circle of the 1% of business schools worldwide holding the triple accreditation EQUIS/AACSB/AMBA.
“EQUIS accreditation marks a decisive milestone for Paris School of Business. It recognizes the quality of our programs, our research, and our strategy, all built on a strong international dynamic that we pursue with conviction in the service of our students. This label both challenges us and projects us into the future: we will continue our ambition to be an international and open school, extending beyond management sciences to other academic disciplines, and fully connected to the transformations of the world and society.”
Olivier Aptel, Dean and Chief Executive Officer of Paris School of Business
A recognition confirming the institution’s overall quality
The EQUIS accreditation highlights Paris School of Business’s ability to meet the most demanding international standards in management higher education. As a reminder, this label assesses the School as a whole: the quality of its programmes, excellence in research, faculty expertise, international outlook, close ties with the business community, as well as the support provided to students and alumni throughout their professional careers.
Globally recognised, EQUIS attests to the relevance of Paris School of Business’s educational project and its robustness in supporting graduates’ integration into a constantly evolving economic environment. For the School, this distinction fully aligns with its strategic roadmap to 2030, which aims to educate managers capable of navigating complexity and creating value in a changing world. It confirms the relevance of a pedagogical model based on international openness, interdisciplinarity, and experiential learning.
“Our warmest congratulations to Paris School of Business on obtaining its first EQUIS accreditation. This achievement highlights the School’s ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and global impact. We are pleased to acknowledge the progress made by Paris School of Business and to welcome it into the EQUIS community,”
said Professor Alfons Sauquet, Director, Quality Services & EQUIS, EFMD Global.
The strengths of Paris School of Business
At the conclusion of the evaluation process, the auditors praised the School’s significant development in recent years. In particular, they highlighted:
- the evolution towards a structured research focus, capable of producing and disseminating knowledge that is useful to organisations and society;
- the growing international profile of Paris School of Business, reflected in its attractiveness to students from around the world and the strength of its academic partnerships;
- the new brand positioning, which enhances the visibility and coherence of the School’s project;
- the new Delta campus, designed to foster innovation, creativity, and active learning methodologies.
In addition, the auditors also noted the leadership team’s ability to bring all staff together around a clear vision for the future of Paris School of Business, an element reflected in faculty engagement and strong adherence to the School’s strategic direction.