Cardiff School of Management - Accreditations
Cardiff School of Management is globally recognised for business education excellence. We’re well connected to the business world and committed to developing you into an industry-ready graduate.
Professional accreditations not only reflect the quality of our business education but can also give you exclusive access to industry networks, student memberships, and exemptions from professional exams to help kick-start your career with confidence.
Small Business Charter
We were the first business school in Wales to be accredited by the Small Business Charter. This prestigious award recognises our nationally excellent support for small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as our strong focus on student employability through high-quality, tailored education and guidance.
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
We were also the first university in Wales, and third in the UK, to earn the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) for our positive economic impact on the Cardiff Capital Region.
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
Cardiff School of Management is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) professionally approved centre. Our MSc Human Resource Management is accredited by CIPD, and you will be eligible for Associate Membership after graduating.
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CMI)
All our undergraduate and postgraduate Marketing degrees are accredited by the leading professional marketing body, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). You will have the opportunity to gain exemptions from CIM professional qualifications after graduating. Our BA (Hons) Marketing Management degree also holds the CIM 'Employability Programme' status.
Chartered Management Institute
Our Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been developed with The Chartered Management Institution (CMI) and offers you Associate Membership after graduating. Our 20Twenty Leadership & Management course also offers.
The Institute of Hospitality
All our undergraduate and postgraduate Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management degrees are professionally accredited by The Institute of Hospitality (IOH), recognising they meet global industry standards and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive worldwide.
Tourism Management Institute
Our International Tourism Management degree is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and you can benefit from discounted student membership of TMI.
ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW
Our undergraduate Accounting degrees are accredited by ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW. Kick-start your journey to Chartered Accountant status with substantial exemptions available from professional examinations.
The Royal Aeronautical Society
Our Aviation Management degree is one of the world’s only Aviation Management degrees approved by The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and you can benefit from complimentary RAeS student membership. Plus, access to scholarships, bursaries and professional development opportunities.
Digital Marketing Institute
Our Digital Marketing Management degree is also accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and you will become a DMI member and awarded with the DMI Certified Digital Marketing Associate (CDMA) qualification after graduation.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Our MSc International Supply Chain and Logistics Management is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and offers exemption from the education requirements for Membership (MILT) or Chartered Membership (CMILT) after graduation.
Cardiff School of Management Memberships
Through our professional memberships, we share best practice and insights with a global network of leading business schools:
- The Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
- The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD Global)
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Business Education Alliance
- Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
- Our International Tourism Management degree is an education partner of ABTA.
- Our Events Management degree is in partnership with The Power of Events, a member of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO).
