We are delighted to announce that five programmes at Hochschule Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Germany), UNE Business School, University of New England (Australia), the Indian Institute of Management Jammu (India), and La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy (Spain), have received EFMD Programme Accreditation.    

In their assessment, the EFMD Programme Accreditation Board noted several positive aspects of these management programmes, including strong connections with practice, international dimensions, student-centred learning environments, high-quality pedagogy, and robust infrastructure.

Barbara Sporn, EFMD Programme Accreditation Director, commented:

“Congratulations to Hochschule Osnabrück, UNE Business School, IIM Jammu, and La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy for achieving EFMD Programme Accreditation. Each reflects a strong commitment to high-quality, practice-oriented management education. We also commend Estonian Business School, the University of Minho, IBS Maastricht, and Greenwich Business School on their successful re-accreditation—highlighting their continued pursuit of academic rigour and improvement. Together, these achievements strengthen the EFMD-Accredited community and advance responsible, globally relevant business education.”

Hochschule Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabrück), founded in 1971, is one of Lower Saxony’s largest universities of applied sciences, hosting over 14,000 students across its four faculties and the Institute of Music. With campuses in Osnabrück (Westerberg and Haste) and Lingen, the university offers more than 100 practice-oriented bachelor’s, master’s, and continuing education programmes across engineering, business, agriculture, social sciences, design, and music.

Known for strong industry links and applied research—especially in energy systems, healthcare informatics, precision farming, and design—Osnabrück UAS emphasises innovation through real-world collaborations. It is also a member of UAS7, a network of leading German universities of applied sciences.

International Management B.A.

Hochschule Osnabrück’s International Management B.A is an English‑taught, six‑semester programme that combines broad business administration training with an international focus, including a mandatory semester abroad at one of over 100 partner universities, and instruction in at least one additional foreign language. It equips graduates with intercultural communication, language, and responsible decision‑making skills for roles as junior managers in international companies or organisations.

The EFMD Programme Accreditation Board recognised several notable strengths in commending the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, including its international dimension and learning of the Programme and the strategic connections with practice.

Hochschule Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Dean Andrea Braun von Reinersdorff, commented:

“The successful EFMD accreditation has significantly bolstered our commitment to transformational excellence, enabling us to meet the highest standards of academic institutions that define themselves as professional services organisations. On one hand, we are immensely proud to join the EFMD ecosystem—a recognised academic meritocracy. On the other hand, it is not only the certified and emblematic quality outcome that matters, but also the continuous journey toward excellence in education, research, and applied science. During the highly inspiring accreditation process, we were given the opportunity to raise our standards and receive professional guidance on ascending the ladder of international university excellence. Moving forward, we will take pride in pursuing EFMD accreditation for selected bachelor’s and master’s programmes, furthering our mission of teaching, learning, education, and research on a global scale. The EFMD accreditation fully aligns with our IDA faculty strategy, which emphasises internationalisation, digitalisation, and application.”

UNE Business School, University of New England

UNE Business School at the University of New England in Armidale is regionally based and globally connected, offering research-informed education with practical, commercial, and sustainable impact. It delivers flagship degrees in accounting, agribusiness, business, economics, management, marketing, human resources, finance, and leadership. Students benefit from flexible learning—on-campus or fully online—and enjoy strong student satisfaction, consistently earning five stars in the Good Universities Guide.

With broad industry partnerships, a focus on sustainable and policy-relevant research, and programmes aligned with responsible management principles, UNE Business School equips graduates to drive positive regional, national, and global change.

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Agribusiness

The Bachelor of Business at UNE equips students with a broad foundation in management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resource management, economics, and business analytics. Designed for flexibility, the programme can be studied online or on campus in Armidale and includes opportunities for real-world experience through work placements, industry projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives.

The Bachelor of Agribusiness at UNE prepares students for careers across the agricultural value chain, combining business fundamentals with a strong focus on rural and regional enterprise. The programme covers applied economics, finance, marketing, production systems, and agritech, and includes practical learning opportunities through industry engagement and research centres.

The EFMD Programme Accreditation Board commended UNE Business School for the high quality of the online-learning environment and the excellent pedagogy demonstrated in the delivery of both Programmes.

Indian Institute of Management Jammu

The Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM Jammu) is a public, autonomous business school established by the Government of India in 2016 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. As one of India’s Institutes of National Importance, it aims to nurture global leaders through rigorous academic and research programmes, including MBA, IPM, Executive MBA, and PhD in Management.

Operating from a temporary city campus and transitioning to a permanent 200-acre site in Jagti, IIM Jammu also runs an off-campus centre in Srinagar since January 2020. Its curriculum emphasises value-based education, regional and global research, strong industry collaborations, and a vibrant student life with numerous clubs and committees.

Master of Business Administration

IIM Jammu’s two-year, full-time residential Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is designed to develop ethically grounded, globally aware, and entrepreneurially minded professionals. Spread across six trimesters, the curriculum includes 64.5 credits of core courses in the first year, covering areas such as finance, marketing, operations, analytics, and strategy, along with a unique experiential course on “Happiness” and a Bharat Immersion Programme.

Students undertake an 8–10 week summer internship before the second year, focusing on elective courses across multiple disciplines, with options for independent study, dissertations, and international exchange. The EFMD Programme Accreditation Board commended IIM Jammu for its infrastructure—campus, residential facilities for both students and faculty, and the library—as well as for its above-standard student selection process.

Professor B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, commented:

“We take immense pride in announcing that our flagship MBA programme has been conferred with the prestigious EFMD Programme Accreditation—an honour that stands as a resounding affirmation of IIM Jammu’s relentless pursuit of academic excellence, global engagement, and pedagogical innovation. This distinguished recognition underscores our enduring commitment to cultivating ethically grounded and globally competent leaders, capable of navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving world with intellectual rigour, strategic foresight, and a deep sense of social responsibility. It signifies not merely an institutional achievement, but a reaffirmation of our place within the vanguard of internationally benchmarked business schools. This milestone energises our collective resolve to continuously elevate the standards of management education in India and beyond.”

La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy (La Salle-URL)

The La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy at La Salle Campus Barcelona—part of Universitat Ramon Llull (La Salle-URL)—offers internationally oriented undergraduate, master’s and executive programmes in commerce, digital business, innovation, data analytics, project management, supply chain and related fields.

The school emphasises technology, entrepreneurship and values-based education, with many programmes taught in English. It has been ranked among Spain’s top ten business schools by Forbes in 2024, and forms part of Ramon Llull University’s strong standing in Business and Economics, ranked third in Spain and second in Catalonia in the Times Higher Education 2025 subject rankings.

Undergraduate Degree in Management of Business and Technology

La Salle-URL’s Undergraduate Degree in Management of Business and Technology prepares students to lead in the intersection of business strategy and digital innovation. The programme combines core business disciplines—such as finance, marketing, and operations—with emerging technologies and digital tools reshaping global markets. With a focus on practical learning and international perspectives, students gain the skills to manage cross-functional teams, implement digital transformation projects, and navigate complex business environments.

Graduates are equipped to take on roles in both established companies and tech-driven start-ups. The EFMD Programme Accreditation Board commended La Salle-URL for its close working relationship with the world of practice and the student-centred ethos of the Programme.

Josep M. Santos, General Director of La Salle-URL, commented:

“The EFMD Programme Accreditation is an exceptional milestone for La Salle-URL and, in particular, for our La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and real-world impact. The accreditation validates a programme with over fifteen years of history and strengthens the international positioning of our business school and our campus as benchmarks in purpose-driven business education. Most importantly, it reflects our mission to shape forward-thinking professionals ready to lead transformation with values, vision, and a truly global mindset.”

During the same Accreditation Board meeting, the following institutions were granted EFMD re-accreditation for their programmes:

• Estonian Business School, Estonia: International BBA Programme
• School of Economics, Management, and Political Science, University of Minho, Portugal: Bachelor of Science and Master in Finance
• International Business School Maastricht, Domain of International Business and Communication, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands: BBA International Business (IB)
• Greenwich Business School, University of Greenwich, UK: MA Marketing Management

About EFMD Programme Accreditation

EFMD Programme Accreditation (EFMD Accredited) is a globally recognised quality assurance process that evaluates and benchmarks business and management education programmes. This accreditation signifies a commitment to excellence in curriculum design, teaching methods, student assessment, and quality assurance processes.

It provides institutions with a comprehensive external validation of their programmes, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to international standards. Programmes undergoing the process benefit from enhanced visibility and competitiveness in the global education landscape.

The accreditation system serves as a hallmark of academic quality, attesting to an institution’s dedication to delivering impactful and innovative business education, thereby attracting top talent and facilitating meaningful partnerships with industry stakeholders.

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.

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Currently, there are 149 EFMD Accredited programmes from 117 institutions in 42 countries.

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