GLOBAL RECOGNITION. GREATER OPPORTUNITIES. A STRONGER FUTURE.

THE TRIPLE CROWN DISTINCTION

Choosing a business school is one of the most important decisions in a student's academic journey. Beyond the curriculum, students today seek qualifications that are internationally recognised, respected by employers, and benchmarked against global standards.

At the School of Business and Economics (SBE), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), students benefit from studying at a business school that has achieved the prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation—a distinction awarded to business schools accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA simultaneously.

Malaysia's First & Only: Less than 2% of business schools worldwide hold Triple Crown status. In 2025, SBE UPM became the first and only business school in Malaysia to achieve this recognition, placing the School among a select group of internationally respected institutions.

WHY TRIPLE CROWN ACCREDITATION MATTERS

International accreditation serves as an independent assurance that a business school delivers high-quality education, impactful research, strong industry engagement, and an exceptional student learning experience.

For students, Triple Crown Accreditation provides:

• Global Validity – Internationally recognised qualifications.

• Career Edge – Enhanced employability and career prospects.

• Elite Benchmarking – Access to globally benchmarked programmes.

• Corporate Links – Strong industry and corporate connections.

• Global Mobility – Greater opportunities for international collaboration and mobility.

• Quality Assurance – Assurance of continuous quality improvement.

SBE UPM AMONG LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN ASIA

Being part of this distinguished group reflects SBE UPM's commitment to delivering business and economics education that meets internationally recognised standards of excellence alongside Asia's elite:

• CEIBS, China

• CUHK Business School, Hong Kong

• Fudan University School of Management, China

• Antai College of Economics and Management (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), China

• Yonsei School of Business, South Korea

Being part of this distinguished group reflects SBE UPM's commitment to delivering business and economics education that meets internationally recognised standards of excellence.

OUR INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS (THE THREE PILLARS)

AACSB ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Body:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), United States

Focus:
Excellence in business education, research, innovation, and engagement.

What AACSB Assesses:

• Strategic management and governance.
• Faculty qualifications and development.
• Assurance of learning and student outcomes.
• Research quality and impact.
• Industry and societal engagement.
• Continuous improvement processes.

EQUIS ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Body:

EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Belgium

Focus:
Overall institutional quality and internationalisation.

What EQUIS Assesses:

• Governance and strategy.
• Programme quality.
• Research performance.
• Internationalisation.
• Corporate connections.
• Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability.
• Resources and student support.

AMBA ACCREDITATION

Accreditation Body:
Association of MBAs (AMBA), United Kingdom

Focus:
Quality and impact of postgraduate management education.

What AMBA Assesses:

• MBA, DBA, and master's programme quality.
• Faculty expertise.
• Student cohort quality.
• Career development support.
• Industry relevance.
• Graduate outcomes.
• Leadership development.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

International accreditation is not a one-time achievement. Accredited institutions undergo periodic reviews to ensure they continue meeting evolving global standards and best practices.

SBE UPM remains strictly committed to continuous enhancement in teaching, research, industry engagement, international collaboration, student experience, and societal impact to prepare graduates for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

Updated:: 20/07/2026 [asyikeen]