SBS Swiss Business School's Quality Assurance Strategy is grounded in the school's vision and mission and aligned with applicable Swiss legal and accreditation requirements.
Our comprehensive quality assurance framework integrates internal and external evaluation processes to support academic quality, continuous improvement, and alignment with international higher education standards.
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Quality, transparency, and continuous improvement are central to SBS Swiss Business School's approach to business education.
As an internationally focused business school, we are committed to maintaining high standards in higher education and creating meaningful value for students, employers, and society through practical, internationally oriented business education.
SBS Swiss Business School, located in Kloten-Zurich, Switzerland, is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a university of applied sciences institute (2021–2028).
SBS also holds institutional accreditation from the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an independent higher education institution in Switzerland.
In addition, selected SBS business programs hold international accreditations from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), both U.S. accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
These accreditations reflect SBS's commitment to high-quality, internationally oriented business education supported by rigorous academic standards.
Accredited
SBS Swiss Business School, located in Kloten-Zurich, Switzerland, is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a university of applied sciences institute (2021–2028).
This accreditation was granted following a comprehensive institutional quality assessment conducted by the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ), reflecting SBS's commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.
Accredited
SBS Swiss Business School is institutionally accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an independent higher education institution in Switzerland.
BAC provides rigorous, inspection-based accreditation to support quality assurance and continuous improvement among independent further and higher education and training providers.
BAC's activities include:
Accredited
Selected business programs offered by SBS Swiss Business School hold specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
ACBSP, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education, dedicated to supporting, celebrating, and recognizing teaching excellence. Its accreditation emphasizes educational quality, student learning outcomes, and continuous improvement in business education.
ACBSP is a U.S.-based specialized accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accredited
Selected business programs offered by SBS Swiss Business School hold specialized accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
IACBE, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, is an international specialized accrediting body for business and business-related degree programs at the bachelor's and graduate levels. Its accreditation emphasizes academic quality, student learning outcomes, and continuous improvement in business education.
IACBE is a U.S.-based specialized accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accredited
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a U.S.-based organization dedicated to promoting academic quality through the recognition of higher education accrediting organizations.
CHEA recognizes the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), both of which provide specialized accreditation to selected business programs offered by SBS Swiss Business School.
CHEA recognition applies to these accrediting organizations and does not constitute direct accreditation or institutional recognition of SBS Swiss Business School by CHEA.
Accredited
SBS Swiss Business School has been awarded a 5-Star rating for Online Learning by QS Stars, recognizing the quality of its online learning experience.
This recognition is a quality rating and does not constitute institutional or program accreditation.
The QS Stars rating system evaluates higher education institutions across a range of performance indicators, providing students with valuable information to help them make informed decisions about their education.
Awarded in October 2024, this rating reflects SBS's commitment to delivering high-quality, flexible, and accessible online business education.
Accredited
The CSCSE provides verification and recognition services for academic qualifications obtained overseas.
CSCSE supports Chinese students and scholars who have completed their studies abroad, as well as international graduates seeking further education or career opportunities in China.
Statements of comparability issued by CSCSE are widely recognized by Chinese employers and institutions across various sectors.
SBS degrees are eligible for verification by the CSCSE.
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