Norwich Business School is proud to hold accreditations from and partnerships with a number of renowned professional and regulatory bodies.
Depending on your chosen course or selected modules, you can benefit from professional exemptions, discounted or free membership, as well as access to valuable study resources and an extensive network of opportunities.
Business School Accreditations
Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business
AACSB is the global standard-setting body for business education, strengthening the world’s business schools through accreditation, thought leadership, and transformative learning. Norwich Business School has been a member of ACCSB since 2016.
Linked programmes: Application pending
Association of MBAs
AMBA is the world’s leading specialist MBA and post-graduate management education quality assurance provider, and global student and graduate network. AMBA Accreditation represents the pinnacle of excellence in post-graduate business education. The UEA MBA has proudly maintained continuous AMBA accreditation since 2012.
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Athena Swan
Advance HE’s Athena Swan Charter recognises work undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. It celebrates good employment practices, a positive environment for both staff and students and tackles barriers to progression, covering all gender identities. Norwich Business School’s Athena Swan Bronze award recognises our commitment to advancing gender equality.
Principles for Responsible Management Education
PRME is a United Nations-supported initiative founded in 2007 that aims to raise the profile of sustainability in business and management education through Seven Principles focused on serving society and safeguarding our planet. Norwich Business School has proudly held PRME accreditation since 2018.
Small Business Charter
The Small Business Charter supports a network of accredited business schools who excel in small business support, student entrepreneurship, and local engagement. Norwich Business School has held SBC accreditation since 2021.
Course Specific Accreditations and PSRBs
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA is a global community that upholds the highest professional and ethical values. ACCA qualifications develop forward-thinking professionals with the financial and business skills essential for the creation of sustainable economies and flourishing societies.
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Association of International Accountants
AIA is a leading professional body for accountants and finance professionals with a long-standing reputation for excellence in professional education and a dynamic global membership.
Linked programmes: BSc Accounting and Finance
British Psychological Society
The BPS is a registered charity which acts as the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK, and is responsible for the promotion of excellence and ethical practice in the science, education, and application of the discipline.
Linked programmes: MSc Organisational Psychology
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
The CFA Institute is a global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals, dedicated to educating, inspiring and connecting the investment community to build a sustainable future.
Norwich Business School is proud to be a part of the CFA's University Affiliation Program.
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Chartered Insurance Institute
The CII is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession.
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
The CILT (UK) is the chartered body for professionals involved in the movement of goods and people and associated supply chain networks.
Linked Programmes: MSc Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Management
Chartered Institute of Marketing
The CIM is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners.
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The CIMA is the world's largest professional body of management accountants.
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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
The CIPFA is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body - the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.
Linked Programmes: BSc Accounting and Finance
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply is the world's largest organisation dedicated to the procurement and supply profession, helping to support, improve and raise standards.
Linked Programmes: MSc Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Management
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
The CISI is a global professional body that sets the highest standards of professional excellence in a broad range of financial services disciplines.
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Chartered Management Institute
The CMI is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. It is the only organisation awarding Chartered Manager status.
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Certificate in Quantitative Finance Institute
The CQF Institute is the global quant finance-focused membership organisation with more than 30,000 from 90 countries, and serves as the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), the world’s largest professional qualification in quantitative finance.
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Global Association of Risk Professionals
GARP is the world's leading professional association for risk managers, dedicated to the advancement of the profession through education, research, and the promotion of best practices.
Linked Programmes: MSc Investment and Financial Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
The ICAEW is a global professional body for chartered accountants, working with governments, regulators and business leades around the world.
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