The triple accreditation, or the Triple Crown, is the combination of accreditations held by just over 100 business schools worldwide (less than 1 per cent of all business schools). It is awarded by the three largest and most influential business school accreditation organisations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.
For several months, staff members at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) have been working on the reports for EQUIS and AMBA, anticipating the delegations of the respective institutions' site visits during the spring of 2024.
In May, the School received the long-awaited news that LUSEM has been reaccredited by EQUIS. In August, we got the official word of the reaccreditation by AMBA. Both accreditations are valid for another five years.
This is LUSEM’s third five-year EQUIS accreditation in a row, and its second five-year AMBA accreditation in a row. LUSEM was accredited by AACSB for the first time in 2021 and is up for re-evaluation in 2026.
A mark of prestige but also a reaffirmation
“Both reaccreditations are not just a mark of prestige but a reaffirmation of our decades-long commitment to excellence in every facet of our School, and it aligns perfectly with our mission to make a difference,” says Joakim Gullstrand, Dean of Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM).
Now, LUSEM will need to continue the work to maintain and elevate the standards recognised by the accreditation systems.
“This includes refining our programme offerings, enhancing alumni engagement, and expanding our global footprint. Our efforts will focus on delivering transformative education and impactful research alongside fostering internationalisation, sustainability, and active engagement with the corporate world, thus ensuring our ongoing commitment to excellence in all aspects of our activities,” Joakim Gullstrand concludes.
“Strengthens the University as a whole”
Erik Renström, Vice Chancellor of Lund University, comments on the good news:
“Lund University School of Economics and Management has once again demonstrated its high quality over time, and I would like to pay tribute to all its staff, students and corporate contacts who contribute to this. This is a seal of quality that helps to strengthen Lund University as a whole.”
Sebastian Krook, Vice President of the School’s student union, Lundaekonomerna:
“As the Student Union, we are proud of our faculty for retaining its Triple Crown and achieving a full five-year extension by both EQUIS and AMBA. This is crucial for maintaining the School’s competitive edge and opening doors for our students after graduation. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the faculty in our joint work to develop LUSEM and its education in the coming years.“
A closer look at two Master’s programmes
AMBA has specifically looked at the Master’s in Management Programme and, for the first time, also the Master’s in International Strategic Management. The latter is also previously ranked among the best Master’s programmes by Financial Times.
“Not only does the School receive this stamp of approval from AMBA, but specifically it means that our Master’s programmes in Management and International Strategic management perform at a high international quality level including strong corporate connections,” says Margareta Dackehag, Quality Assurance Coordinator at LUSEM.
Lena Henningsson is the Chair of the Faculty Board at LUSEM. She concludes:
“I am delighted for LUSEM to be reaccredited as a Triple Crown Business School. This is the result of consistent and continuous high performance and quality in our everyday activities, as well as our long-term strategy. This internationally recognised distinction, achieved through a collective effort by our dedicated students, faculty, staff and partners, provides us with an excellent platform to continue our ambitious work – to make significant contributions to a sustainable society and to a better world.”
