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Accreditation labels signal quality to prospective participants and underline IMD’s commitment to delivering the very highest standards in real learning and real impact. In 2019, IMDmaintained its stature among only one percent of business schools worldwide with the premier “triple-crown” of AACSB, EFMD EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations. IMD’s accreditation with AACSB International, the world’s largest business school association, was renewed inJuly 2019 for themaximumperiodof five years. The visiting peer review team, comprised of

deans from top business schools, commended the school’s best practice engagement with business. The reviewers also praised the international diversity of faculty, staff, and participants. Accreditation reviews are organizational learning exercises that promote continuous improvement. The AACSB review accelerated the implementation of data-driven learning measurement processes.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Operating under the umbrella of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), EQUIS is the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.

Association of MBAs (AMBA) Originating in the UK, AMBA’s accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and master’s degrees currently accreditingprograms from the top 2 percent of business schools.

Established in 1916, AACSB International is a global, non- profitmembershiporganization of educational institutions, businesses and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education. Accreditation reviews take place every five years.

“These accreditations reflect our commitment to real learning with real impact, developing leaders and transforming organizations. It is especially gratifying to receive these recognitions based on the expertise of respected peers.” Jean-François Manzoni IMD President and Nestlé Chaired Professor