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EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System)

EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System)

EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) accreditation is one of the three most prestigious international accreditations for business education, alongside AACSB and AMBA.

About EQUIS

Awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), EQUIS recognizes institutions that demonstrate academic excellence, corporate connection, and a strong international dimension.

Founded in 1997, EQUIS accredits entire business schools rather than individual programs. It emphasizes a balance between high academic quality and strong engagement with the corporate world, as well as a commitment to responsible management, ethics, and sustainability.

Only about 200 schools worldwide hold EQUIS accreditation, placing them in an elite group of globally recognized institutions.

  • Global Prestige: Recognized as part of the “Triple Crown” (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS)
  • Ranking Advantage: Positively impacts QS, FT, and THE global rankings
  • Corporate Connectivity: Strengthens industry linkages, internships, and placement networks
  • International Outlook: Encourages faculty, student, and program diversity
  • Sustainability & Ethics Focus: Aligns with UN SDGs and responsible business practices
  • Comprehensive Scope: Evaluates all aspects of the business school’s operations, strategy, and governance

EQUIS evaluates:

  • Governance & Strategy: Vision, mission, and long-term planning
  • Programs: Portfolio quality, design, and relevance
  • Students: Recruitment, diversity, and learning experience
  • Faculty: Qualifications, research, and global exposure
  • Research & Development: Impact, relevance, and partnerships
  • Internationalization: Cross-border engagement and exchange programs
  • Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability: Integration into curriculum and operations
  • Corporate Connections: Industry collaboration and experiential learning
  • Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis: Against EQUIS standards
  • Strategic Planning: For governance, research, and internationalization
  • Curriculum and Program Portfolio Review: For global relevance
  • Faculty Development: To meet research, teaching, and industry engagement benchmarks
  • Evidence Compilation & Documentation: For the EQUIS Self-Assessment Report
  • Mock Reviews & Peer Visit Preparation: To ensure readiness for EFMD assessors

With RK Institutional Partners, your business school can earn EQUIS accreditation and join the ranks of the world’s top institutions — building global credibility, fostering corporate alliances, and attracting high-caliber students and faculty.

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