Our Distinctions

Overview of the Distinctions

Our Accreditations

EQUIS Accreditation for EM Strasbourg Business School

EM Strasbourg has been EQUIS accredited since March 2022. 

EQUIS is an international accreditation, issued by EFMD, which attests to the excellence of an institution as a whole. EQUIS focuses especially on three overarching aspects: internationalization, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and connections with practice.

Here are a few features of the School that caught the auditors' attention during the last audit, in 2025: 

• A unique positioning within the University of Strasbourg, combining the strengths of a Grande Ecole with those of a multidisciplinary public research university  
• Strong performance in internationalization, ethics, responsibility and sustainability, and corporate connections, all evaluated above standard  
• A coherent program portfolio supported by solid program management and quality assurance systems  
• The quality of programs and student experience, including pedagogical innovation initiatives (e.g., COIL, Data Culture Certification)  
• A close integration with the world of practice, supported by a large network of partner companies and significant involvement of practitioners in teaching 
• A strong focus on experiential learning and employability, including internships, projects, and career support services such as Cap Career  
• A well-developed international dimension, including dual degrees, multilingual programs, and strategic European partnerships  
• Continued progress in research quality and quanity and faculty management

AACSB Accreditation for EM Strasbourg Business School

EM Strasbourg Business School has been AACSB accredited since 2015. The accreditation was extended for six years in March 2025.
The AACSB accreditation offers extremely high standards of excellence for higher education and research in the field of administration and management. Obtaining it allows accredited establishments to implement a rigorous continuous improvement process.  AACSB not only covers the evaluation of the School's strategy but also the quality of the faculty and the skills acquired by graduates.

For example, the last Peer Review Team highlighted the following points for our School: 

• A strong regional anchoring in the Upper Rhine area, combined with a solid international outlook  

• A clear mission-driven strategy, aligned with the needs of the regional ecosystem and global academic standards  

• The quality and diversity of programs, spanning undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels  

• A distinctive integration within the University of Strasbourg, including a doctoral program that strengthens academic positioning  

• A student-centered approach, with personalized support, coaching, and career development services  

• A strong commitment to ethics, responsibility, and sustainability, fully embedded in the School’s mission and activities  

• Concrete efforts to promote diversity and social inclusion, offering opportunities to students from a wide range of backgrounds

EFMD Programme Accreditation for Programme Grande École

EM Strasbourg’s PGE master's degree received the EFMD Programme Accreditation for the first time in April 2009. This was then renewed for five years in 2012, 2017, and 2023.

It recognizes excellent programs in management across the globe and places emphasis on corporate connections and CSR. It is awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), which also provides EQUIS accreditation. The EFMD Programme Accreditation praised many features of EM Strasbourg's Programme Grande École: 

• A strong international focus, including extensive opportunities for study abroad and multicultural exposure

• Close engagement with the professional world and strong corporate connections

• A well-developed approach to students’ personal and professional development

• Consistent quality assurance processes and continuous program improvement

• Dedicated and supportive academic and administrative staff

AMBA Accreditation for Programme Grande École

EM Strasbourg has been AMBA accredited for its PGE master's degree since June 2020. 

This accreditation recognizes the excellence and internationalization of a general program at the master's level. During the last audit, in 2023, the auditors were drawn to several elements that define our School: 

• A high-quality flagship program, delivering a strong pre-experience Master in Management with solid academic standards

• A committed student-focused faculty and staff, contributing to both academic and professional support  

• A distinctive positioning within the University of Strasbourg, combining the strengths of a Grande Ecole with those of a major public research university  

• Modernized facilities and learning environment, enhancing the overall student experience

• A well-developed international dimension, supported by diverse faculty and globally oriented program content

• An active and engaged alumni network, strengthening career development and community ties

Our Quality Labels

Quality Labels for State-Registered Degrees

These quality labels recognize degrees that are regulated by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation. At EM Strasbourg Business School, two degrees have been attributed these labels:

• The PGE master's degree, which benefits from the label “Diplôme National de Master contrôlé par l’État”
• The Bachelor of International Business, which has earned the label “Diplôme National de Licence contrôlé par l’État”

Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility Label (DDRS)

EM Strasbourg, a component of the University of Strasbourg, benefits from the “Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility” (DDRS) label awarded to the University of Strasbourg in October 2024 for a four-year period. This recognition highlights the university’s and its components’ commitment to a socio-ecological transition aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The DDRS label recognizes initiatives led by higher education and research institutions across five key areas: strategy and governance, education and training, research and innovation, environmental management, and social policy.

In practice, EM Strasbourg actively integrates social responsibility into all its activities. The school supports its students, staff, and faculty in adopting more sustainable practices. It focuses in particular on several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), decent work (SDG 8), responsible consumption (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13).

This label acknowledges the school’s ongoing commitment to training future managers and leaders to address the challenges of ecological and social transition.