HEC Paris is among the first business schools in Europe and the first in France to have received the prestigious triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB. This distinguished triple accreditation ensure academic consistency with all accredited institutions in the UK, US, and worldwide.

As a result, the HEC executive education programs, the Trium Executive MBA created in association with New-York University Stern and the London School of Economics, are among the top-ranked programs and their academic excellence is guaranteed.

The AMBA (Association of MBAs) is the international independent authority for postgraduate business education. The accreditation defines the global standard for all MBA, DBA and MBM programs in the world. The AMBA is the only professional membership association for students and graduates, accredited business schools, and MBA employers.

EQUIS  is the European accreditation from EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). Institutions accredited by EQUIS must demonstrate high general quality in all dimensions of their activities, but also a high degree of internationalization.

AACSB  International accreditation (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.