It is our pleasure to announce that the Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered by Woxsen School of Business, Woxsen University, India, has been granted EFMD Programme Accreditation.

Barbara Sporn, EFMD Programme Accreditation Director, commented, ‘Warm congratulations to Woxsen University for hosting the second EFMD Accredited programme in India. This accreditation embraces the programme’s student-centric approach and strong links with the world of practice. We commend all the schools on another milestone on their journey towards continuous quality improvement.’

Woxsen School of Business, Woxsen University

Now home to more than 1200 students and 400 staff, Woxsen School of Business was founded in 2014 with the mission to innovate higher education through knowledge, research, and a robust connection with the business community. Its campus, located in Hyderabad, offers excellent infrastructure and facilities to support students’ academic and leisure activities.

The recently EFMD Accredited Master of Business Administration fits Woxsen’s institutional DNA well. This two-year programme aims to produce work-ready professionals with a global mindset promoting responsible and sustainable business practices. The MBA is underpinned by a learner-centred education model prioritising student well-being and motivation in the learning journey.

‘The EFMD Programme Accreditation has been a game-changer for our institution. It has provided us with a globally recognised benchmark of excellence in business education. The rigorous accreditation process has not only validated the quality of our programmes but has also pushed us to continuously enhance our teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and overall student experience. The accreditation has significantly elevated our reputation and positioned us among the top-tier business schools worldwide. It has opened doors to collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities for our students and faculty on a global scale. We are proud to be an EFMD-accredited institution, as it signifies our commitment to delivering excellence in business education,’ said Raul V. Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University.

Debdutta Choudhury, Associate Dean Accreditations, School of Business, expressed, ‘Obtaining the EFMD Programme Accreditation has been a tremendous achievement for our school. It is a testament to our relentless pursuit of academic excellence and our unwavering commitment to delivering a transformative learning experience to our students. The accreditation process has helped us critically evaluate and enhance various aspects of our programmes, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of the industry and the expectations of our stakeholders. The rigorous peer-review evaluation and the valuable insights provided by EFMD experts have further strengthened our programs, faculty, and infrastructure. As the Associate Dean of Accreditations, I am proud to have been part of this journey, and I am confident that our EFMD accreditation will continue to inspire us to strive for even greater heights in business education.’

During the same Accreditation Board meeting, the following institutions were also granted EFMD Programme Re-accreditation:

• Cracow School of Business, Cracow University of Economics, Poland, for its Executive MBA
• ESC Pau Business School, France, for its Grande Ecole Master Programme
• ESDES Lyon Business School, Université Catholique de Lyon, France, for its Master in Management
• School of Business, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China, for its Bachelor of Business Administration

About EFMD Programme Accreditation

EFMD Accredited is a comprehensive programme accreditation system for business and/or management degrees and courses, including face-to-face, blended and online provisions. It constitutes a benchmark for what is considered an internationally recognised and peer-reviewed programme.

The accreditation covers all facets of programme provision: from its institutional, national and international environment, through its design, delivery, outcomes and impacts, to its quality assurance processes.

EFMD Accredited emphasises academic rigour, practical relevance, internationalisation, ethics and sustainability. EFMD Programme Accreditation helps schools strive for excellence in an ongoing improvement process following each accreditation or re-accreditation visit.

Discover the latest guidelines for EFMD Programme Accreditation.

Currently, there are 139 EFMD Accredited programmes from 109 institutions in 38 countries.