MEMBERSHIPS
We are globally recognised
To ensure collaboration on an international level, Stellenbosch Business School has connected with a number of organisations across the world.
Association of African Business Schools
As a member, Stellenbosch Business School helps to improve management education, economic inclusion and social development in Africa.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
As part of the world’s largest business school network, Stellenbosch Business School has access to collaborative relationships and additional resources in the management education industry.
Academy of Business in Society
As a member of this Brussels-based organisation, Stellenbosch Business School has committed itself to using its expertise and resources towards improving sustainability between business and society.
Association of MBAs
As a member of this UK-based accreditation body, Stellenbosch Business School gains access to the AMBA network of MBA students, graduates, global accredited business schools and employers, and research on management education.
Business Graduates Association
We are a member of BGA, an international quality assurance body of top business schools who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning.
International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies
As a member, Stellenbosch Business School has access to the CEEMAN support network, which focuses on quality management education and innovation in evolving environments.
European Foundation for Management Development
As an EFMD member, Stellenbosch Business School gains access to information, research and EFMD networks, as well as growth through the debate on innovation and best practices in management development.
European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration
As an EDAMBA member, Stellenbosch Business School benefits from the exchange of information and PhD candidates, as well as research cooperation.
EMBA Consortium for Global Business Innovation
One of only ten members, this initiative offers Stellenbosch Business School MBA students a global portfolio of geographically-focused programmes as options for their International Study Module.
Global Business School Network
As a member, Stellenbosch Business School helps to build management education capacity for the developing world while benefiting from the GBSN’s cross-cultural collaboration and programmes.
Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative
As a member of the EFMD’s GRLI, Stellenbosch Business School is committed to ethical, values-based leadership that assists with economic and societal development.
GRLI’s Global Doctoral Alliance
As a member of this doctoral alliance, Stellenbosch Business School is committed to including a societal dimension in its PhD research.
UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education
As one of first 100 signatories of the PRME, Stellenbosch Business School supports its mission to inspire and champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership globally.
South African Business Schools Association:
As a SABSA member, Stellenbosch Business School shares knowledge and expertise with other members to develop South Africa’s business education sector in line with international standards.
ACCREDITATIONS
Stellenbosch Business School has the triple crown of
international accreditations
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
AACSB accreditation was awarded to Stellenbosch Business School in 2012 for the first time. The most recent reaccreditation was in 2018 (for 5 years).
Equis Accredited
The European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD) awarded Stellenbosch Business School the EQUIS accreditation in 2000. The most recent reaccreditation was in 2019 (for 5 years).
The Association of MBAs
The Association of MBAs awarded AMBA accreditation to Stellenbosch Business School in 2002. The most recent reaccreditation was in 2017 (for 5 years).
RANKINGS
Stellenbosch Business School is a top-ranked business school
EDAMBA
European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration: As an EDAMBA member, Stellenbosch Business School benefits from the exchange of information and PhD candidates, as well as research cooperation.
EDUNIVERSAL
Stellenbosch Business School is one of only three African business schools with an A-rating (5 Palmes, or highest ranking) for “universal business schools with major international influence” from the French ranking agency Eduniversal.
Council on Higher Education
Stellenbosch Business School is fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education in South Africa.