ESSCA School of Management receives Association of MBAs (AMBA) re-accreditation

Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA and MBM and recent MBA and MBM alumni of ESSCA School of Management are invited to be part of AMBA’s global member community of more than 60,000 students and alumni in more than 150 countries on a free basis, for networking, thought leadership, career development, and a variety of benefits.

Accreditation from AMBA represents the highest standard of achievement in post-graduate business education. Its rigorous assessment criteria ensure that only the highest-calibre programmes which demonstrate the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction achieve AMBA accreditation.

ESSCA School of Management was founded in 1909 and is a French Grande École. Now a private, non‑profit institution, ESSCA operates ten campuses - including six in France (Angers, Paris, Aix‑en‑Provence, Bordeaux, Lyon, Strasbourg) and four international sites (Budapest, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Málaga).

During the accreditation process conducted by AMBA, members of the accreditation panel, representing senior management from global business schools, commended the school for its ambitious strategy, which has strengthened brand recognition both internationally and across its multipolar presence in France, while preserving the distinctive identity of its historic base in Angers.

The panel also noted the clarity, scope and demonstrable impact of ESSCA’s careers services which they felt were noteworthy and reflected strong institutional commitment to student employability.

Jean Charroin, Dean & CEO of ESSCA said: “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.”

AMBA accreditation is international in scope and reach, and AMBA works under the belief that accredited programmes should be of the highest standard and consider changing trends and innovation in post-graduate management education. Its accreditation process reflects this commitment to fostering innovation, and demanding business schools to perform at the highest level continually.

Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (BGA) said: “I am delighted that ESSCA has been re-accredited for its MBA and MBM programmes and that it remains in our network of schools. The panel was particularly impressed by the exceptional quality of the MBM programme, recognising it as a strong example of both academic excellence and operational leadership.”

For more information or interviews, please contact:

Ellen Buchan, Insight, Content and PR Manager, AMBA & BGA – e.buchan@amba-bga.com

Marguerite Moulin, PR Manager, ESSCA – Marguerite.Moulin@essca.fr

Find a list of all AMBA accredited Schools here.

About ESSCA

With a 115-year history, ESSCA School of Management is a recognised French and European institution. A pioneer in pedagogical innovation and social and economic inclusion, it is committed to continuous development, integrating the demands and challenges of the contemporary world, with the ambition to train responsible leaders and entrepreneurs to support organisations in their transformations. A private higher education institution of general interest (EESPIG), operated by a non-profit association and a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, ESSCA offers a Bachelor in International Management (state-recognised and awarded the grade of licence), a Grande École Programme (state-recognised and awarded the grade of master), Masters of Science (awarded the grade of Master), and an MBA in Business & Technology (state-recognised). The School also provides a range of programmes specifically designed for executives, managers, and operational teams, including degree programmes (such as an Executive Master in Global Management…) and inter-company training courses. Finally, ESSCA develops online programmes through its ESSCA Online Campus. Thanks to its triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), which brings together less than 1% of the world’s top business schools, ESSCA is an internationally renowned institution. It is ranked among the top 100 Masters in Management worldwide by the Financial Times and 53rd globally for customised executive education programmes. In terms of impact and research, ESSCA appears in the Times Higher Education and ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) listings. With a multi-campus structure, ESSCA contributes to strengthening the attractiveness of regions and promoting French expertise in higher education and research, both nationally and internationally. The School relies on a network of more than 22,800 alumni across the globe and currently welcomes over 500 faculty members and staff, as well as 7,800 students across its campuses in France (Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, and Strasbourg), China, Spain, Hungary, and Luxembourg.

About AMBA & BGA

Spearheading excellence and trailblazing innovation, for more than 50 years the Association of MBAs (AMBA) has been the impartial authority on post-graduate management education. AMBA established that vision in 1967 and, in a volatile, uncertain world, it's as relevant today as it was then. We are committed to raising the profile and quality standards of business education internationally, for the benefit of business schools, students and alumni, employers, communities and society.

· Our accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and master’s degrees, currently accrediting programmes from the top 2% of business schools in more than 75 countries.

· Our Research and Insight Centre produces a rich body of reports exploring global trends in the business education sector. This drives our global thought leadership and public affairs campaigns.

· We are the only professional membership association that connects MBA students and graduates, accredited business schools and MBA employers throughout the world.

· Through our members, AMBA is building an international force for good, championing best practice, responsible management and sustainability. Membership to AMBA means being part of an international community of peers with access to business strategy thought leadership, career advice and knowledge, and an MBA jobs portal.

· Our multi-award-winning events offer networking opportunities online and in person across all continents in association with international corporate partners and thought leaders exclusively for our members and accredited business schools.

The Business Graduates Association (BGA) is an international membership and accreditation body of world-leading and high-potential business schools that share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning, and that are looking to provide a positive impact on their students, communities and the economy as a whole. We offer:

· Quality assurance services to business schools and similar institutions, aimed at continuous improvement and positive impact to increase a business school’s credibility and influence.

· Consultation and mentorship services to business schools to improve their marketing and admissions, programme design, alumni interaction, teaching methods, and career development services.

· Award-winning international events for business school professionals, focused on continuous learning.

· Student and graduate membership, which includes social networking events worldwide, professional development tools, a Career Development Centre, and much more.

· Leading and award-winning content on responsible management, professional and personal growth, and influence via the Business Impact content hub.