Accreditations
At Kent Business School we’re proud to be a 'Triple Crown Business School'.
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Opportunity
At Kent Business School
We prepare you for what’s next with future-focused teaching, built-in experience and personalised support. As part of an international business school, you’ll graduate ready for a global career.
Experience that counts.
Career preparation is part of everything we do. You’ll connect with businesses through live projects, industry speakers and professional challenges. We’ll help you build valuable experience through placements and internships, giving you the edge to stand out with confidence.
Being a member of CABS means that KBS are committed to turning our research into viable business and embedding EDI into our activities.
EQUIS accreditation is a high-level recognition of our high standards, and our aim to keep raising them. We proud to be in the top 1% in the world, but we want to be higher.
AACSB's process includes 'a rigorous external review of a school’s mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs'.
AMBA are a leading association who spearhead excellence and innovation in global postgraduate management education. Their accreditation puts our MBA programme amongst the best in the world.
Our SBC charter recognises our work in small business support, student entrepreneurship, and local engagement. We are committed in building better business and our students are key to our mission.
Kent Business School is a signatory member of the UN 'Principles for Responsible Management Education'. This is a part of our commitment to building sustainble business and a sustainable tomorrow.
Kent Business School is a member of EFMD Global. EFMD provide the EQUIS accreditation, and as a member we are part of their mission driving quality improvement in the sector across the globe.
The University of Kent continues to achieve strong recognition in major global rankings, placing 387th worldwide and 59th in the UK in the QS World Rankings 2026, and securing a position within the top 50 UK universities in The Complete University Guide 2026.
Kent Business School (KBS) further strengthens the University’s reputation with impressive subject-specific achievements, including being ranked top 100 globally for both the Masters in Marketing and Masters in Supply Chain Management in the QS Business Masters World Rankings 2026. KBS is also a research-intensive institution, with 80% of its research rated “world leading” or “internationally excellent” in REF 2021. As a Triple Accredited Business School (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), KBS is positioned among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The University’s commitment to student success and opportunity has also been recognised nationally, being shortlisted for University of the Year at the Academic Employability Awards and Higher Education Institution of the Year at the NEON Awards 2025.
Kent Business School is Triple Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, a prestigious status held by only 1% of business schools worldwide. This global benchmark - often referred to as the “Triple Crown” - recognises excellence across every area of business education, including teaching quality, research impact, student experience, international outlook and industry engagement.
Together, these three accreditations demonstrate that Kent Business School meets the highest international standards, offering students a rigorous, globally recognised and career-enhancing business education.
We'll be hosting a range of virtual events for Postgraduate Taught applicants so you have the chance to ask any questions and meet the academics you'll be learning from.
