The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) has accredited the JKU's MSc Management program.

The internationally recognized program has been accredited for a five-year period, confirming the JKU Business School’s high-quality of education. Dean of the JKU Business School, Prof. Dr. Michael Tumpel, remarked: "The accreditation is an important milestone for the JKU Business School, reaffirming our efforts and commitment to providing exceptional education in business at an internationally comparable standard. Earning EFMD program accreditation is a testament that we provide students with an outstanding education, successfully preparing them to enter the global job market."

JKU Rector Prof. Dr. Stefan Koch congratulated the JKU Business School: "The JKU seeks to continually re-assess itself and tailor its degree programs and courses to meet the changing times. The MSc Management program is an impressive example of just that! The program is a professional, modern, and timely, guaranteeing our students a high standard of business education in Linz. Receiving accreditation is a well-deserved reward for these efforts and for this program!"

First accreditation in Austria

The JKU Business School's MSc Management program is the first - and currently only - degree program in Austria to receive the high-profile EFMD program accreditation, underscoring the JKU Business School's unique position in the Austrian education sector and strengthening its competitive edge on an international level.

Associate Dean for Accreditation at the JKU Business School, Prof. Dr. Christoph Teller, added: "EFMD program accreditation verifies the fact that our program and our faculty members meet high international standards. The accreditation recognizes our continuous efforts to offer quality education and incorporate innovation in our educational programs. We are proud to offer students exceptional theory-based and research-led education. I believe the accreditation will result in attracting a higher number of international students and faculty members, giving our graduates even more of an edge in the international job market."

About the JKU Business School

The JKU Business School is among the leading providers of business education and research in Austria, offering a broad spectrum of academic degree programs that focus strongly on an international outlook, innovation, and quality. The JKU Business School excels in preparing its students to meet the challenges of the global marketplace.

About the EFMD

The European Foundation for Management Development, opens an external URL in a new window (EFMD) is an international, non-profit organization committed to supporting and improving management education worldwide. EFMD program accreditation is a globally recognized seal of quality confirming compliance to the highest standards in management education.