Memberships and accreditations

Our AACSB accreditation is something achieved by fewer than 6% of the world’s business schools. It recognises our commitment to excellence in all areas.

The Association for Project Management (APM) is the only chartered body for the project profession.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (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. Bournemouth University has joined forces with the CIM to give you the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway.

Our BA (Hons) Business Studies, BA (Hons) Global Business Management (online) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses are dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. When our students graduate, they receive a CMI leadership and management qualification in addition to a Bachelor’s degree, or a Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership qualification when studying the MBA. The qualification, which recognises key skills for middle managers, is considered a benchmark on the way to achieving Chartered Manager status. 

IDM is Europe’s leading training and qualifications organisation for the digital, direct and data profession. It is the UK’s only government-approved institute for this activity.

The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) is the professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. Their aim is to support and encourage you to reach your full potential throughout your studies and going into your career.