Professional Accreditation
Find out about the professional partners that recognise and accredit our programmes.
Chester Business School is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, providing quality assurance in business education worldwide.

Chester Business School is a committed signatory to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
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Our programmes are recognised and accredited by a wide range of professional partners
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Business Management
CIPD Approved Centre (CIPD) - our students have access to Human Resources modules which are aligned to the CIPD professional standards and can achieve Associate Member status. Our Business Management degree and degree apprenticeships are CIPD Accredited.
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PRME
The Business school is a member of PRME Principals for Responsible Management Education
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International Tourism Management
The Tourism Management Institute: our International Tourism Management degrees are accredited by the TMI.
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Marketing Management
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) – our Marketing Management degree is Accredited by the CIM and offers students the chance to take CIM qualifications.
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Accounting and Finance
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): our Accounting and Finance course has the maximum exemptions available with these professional bodies and significant exemptions from CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy). Graduates are eligible to become a member of AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) with relevant experience and are also able to apply for Associate membership of the Institute of Financial Accountants
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Event Management
Institute of Event Management (IEM) and Association for Events Management Education (AEME) – our Events Management Degree is a member of these professional bodies