MBA & Master Glossary
Accreditation
Definition
Accreditation is a quality assurance process in which degree programs or universities are reviewed by independent agencies. Accreditation guarantees that a program meets defined quality standards. In Germany, accreditation is mandatory for Bachelor and Master programs. Internationally recognized accreditations are AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Example: "Before applying, she checks whether the programme holds a valid accreditation."
Why this matters for your MBA
"Accreditation" is one of the terms you will come across when comparing MBA and Executive MBA programmes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland — in admission requirements, accreditation details or programme descriptions. On mba.de you can check how individual business schools handle it and compare programmes independently.
Source: mba.de – independent comparison portal since 2003.