Awards, recognitions and accreditations

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

ACCA accreditation means your degree is recognised globally. You’ll receive exemptions from key ACCA exams, helping you qualify faster and reduce the cost of becoming a professional accountant. It shows employers you’ve studied content that meets international industry standards.

Our MSc Project Management programme is accredited by APM. 

APM accreditation shows that your degree meets the expectations of the UK’s chartered body for project professionals. It demonstrates to employers that you’ve developed the tools, techniques and leadership skills needed to deliver successful projects across industries.

Our LLB (Hons) Law and LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology programmes cover the foundational legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board. 

Our BA (Hons) Marketing and MSc Digital Marketing programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), so you know that what you learn is aligned with industry standards. 

CIM accreditation means your marketing degree is aligned with industry expectations. You’ll study content mapped to CIM qualifications and may receive module exemptions, helping you progress towards professional status more quickly and stand out in digital and brand‑focused roles. You’ll also gain access to CIM resources, networks and potential exam exemptions, helping you build a strong professional profile in digital marketing, analytics and communications.

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance and MSc Accounting and Finance programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

CIMA accreditation gives you a direct pathway into management accountancy. Your degree includes content mapped to CIMA’s professional syllabus, meaning you can gain exam exemptions and progress more quickly into roles in business analysis, financial strategy and commercial decision‑making.

Our MSc Human Resource Management degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development. 

CIPD accreditation gives you a direct route into professional HR practice. Completing the MSc HRM makes you eligible for CIPD Associate Membership, a widely recognised benchmark for HR roles. It shows employers you’ve developed the skills and behaviours needed for people‑focused leadership.

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

CIPFA accreditation prepares you for a career in public‑sector finance. You’ll gain exemptions from CIPFA exams and access to a respected professional network across government, healthcare, education and local authorities. It’s ideal if you want to combine financial expertise with social impact.

Our MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme is accredited by CIPS.

CIPS accreditation means your degree meets the standards of the world’s leading professional body for procurement and supply. You’ll study content aligned to CIPS qualifications, helping you progress towards professional membership and strengthening your prospects in procurement, logistics and operations.

The programmes listed below 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.

CMI accredited programmes

• BA (Hons) Business Management with Law
• BSc (Hons) Business Economics
• BSc (Hons) Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• BSc (Hons) Business and Finance
• BSc (Hons) Business with Supply Chain and Project Management
• BSc (Hons) International Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Sustainable Business Management 

When you graduate, you will gain a CMI qualification, as well as your degree. This CMI award is for practising or aspiring managers and leaders and shows you have developed the skills needed to lead and manage individuals and teams as well as the broader knowledge to help you be more effective in specific management areas.

Our MSc Accounting and Finance and MSc International Business programmes are accredited by EFMD, the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of business programmes. 

EFMD accreditation is an international quality mark that strengthens the global recognition of your degree. It signals to employers that your learning is rigorous, industry‑relevant and internationally benchmarked.

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

ICAEW accreditation shows your degree meets the high standards expected of chartered accountants. You’ll receive exemptions from ICAEW Certificate Level exams, helping you move more quickly towards full chartered status and making you highly competitive for graduate roles.

Our Online Global MBA is accredited by the ILM.

ILM accreditation means your Global Online MBA includes respected leadership and management development. You’ll graduate with an additional industry‑recognised award, demonstrating to employers that you’re ready for senior responsibility and strategic decision‑making.

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is a United Nations-supported initiative founded in 2007 that aims to raise the profile of sustainability in business and management education through Seven Principles focused on serving society and safeguarding our planet.

As a Small Business Charter accredited school, we actively support small and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester and beyond. We provide consultancy, training and collaborative research that helps local companies grow and strengthens the regional economy.

This accreditation is more than a badge. It directly benefits our students by creating a learning environment full of enterprise activities, real SME engagement and valuable career opportunities. It connects our teaching to real business needs, helping our graduates become more competitive, confident and adaptable in the workplace.

We’re proud to have received Tech Industry Gold accreditation for our BSc (Hons) Business Management degree. 

Tech Industry Gold accreditation means your degree meets the digital, professional and technical standards set by leading employers. It shows that your course develops the skills businesses are actively looking for, from data and digital literacy to communication, teamwork and problem‑solving. You’ll graduate with a qualification that’s been shaped by industry, giving you stronger employability, access to employer networks and a clear advantage when applying for digital and business roles.