Two Salford Business School programmes, MSc International Business and MSc Accounting and Finance, have again been re-accredited by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), based on their quality, excellence and strategic relevance. Both programmes were initially accredited back in 2015, with a five-year re-accreditation confirmed in December 2024.
The EFMD accreditation constitutes a benchmark for what is considered an internationally recognised programme, aimed at driving excellence in management and business teaching. It is amongst the most thorough programme accreditation systems for business/management degrees globally. The framework for the accreditation is based on a myriad of factors, from programme design to delivery and outcomes. It also considers wider institutional and environmental factors which align with the Business School’s own values for an all-round educational experience that teaches ethical and sustainable awareness across courses.
On granting the re-accreditation, EFMD’s accreditation board commended Salford Business School for our up-to-date design of the MSc International Business programme, which includes opportunities for integrated learning. The board also praised the valuable teaching input from practitioners on our MSc Accounting and Finance programme.
Professor Katy Mason, Dean of Salford Business School, commented: “It’s great to see that our programmes are being recognised internationally with this prestigious accreditation. It emphasises the strong connections that we build between our students and industry, as well as the immersive learning environment we provide, thus benefiting their future employability and graduate career progression.”
The pillars of the accreditation assessment comprise ethics, responsibility, sustainability, corporate perspective and internationalisation, which have been embedded across many of our programmes within the school.
Katy concluded: “Work integrated and immersive learning are vital elements of our student experience here at Salford Business School and were instrumental in us being awarded this re-accreditation. Our innovative and forward-thinking approach enables our students to finish their studies as work-ready graduates, equipped for successful careers in industry.
“The EFMD accreditation will help the school continue striving for excellence and further push us towards becoming a leading international business school.”