Awards, Recognitions and Accreditations

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

Our MSc Project Management programme is accredited by APM. APM Accreditation is a widely recognised mark of quality for organisations, training providers and academic institutions.

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. 

This means you can reduce the number of assessments you need to take after graduation to gain a CIM qualification as well as gaining access to the CIM Marketing club, its regular webinars and newsletter.

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

Our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and MSc Human Resource Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development. These courses reflect the CIPD’s national framework and are highly practical, reflective of HR best practice and the current needs of employers.

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

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

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.

When you graduate, you will gain a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, 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.

CMI accredited programmes:
BA (Hons) Business Management with Law
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Business Economics
BSc (Hons) Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BSc (Hons) Business and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Business with Supply Chain and Project Management
BSc (Hons) International Business Management
BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management
MSc Management

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. These accreditations are your assurance of the quality of the course.

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

Our Online Global MBA is accredited by the ILM.

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 SMEs across Greater Manchester and beyond, offering consultancy, training and collaborative research that drives regional growth.

We’re proud to have received Tech Industry Gold accreditation for both our BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology and BSc (Hons) Business Management degrees. This employer-led endorsement reflects our focus on digital skills, innovation and real-world readiness.