Accreditations and memberships

International Accreditation from ASIC

(Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities)

Business Institut EDU a.s. holds International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities).

ASIC Accreditation is a leading, globally recognised quality standard in international education. Institutions undergo an impartial and independent external assessment process to confirm their provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards, covering the whole spectrum of its administration, governance, and educational offering. Achieving ASIC Accreditation demonstrates to students and stakeholders that an institution is a high-quality education provider that delivers safe and rewarding educational experiences and is committed to continuous improvement throughout its operation.

About ASIC: One of the largest international accreditation agencies operating in 70+ countries, ASIC is recognised in the UK by UKVI – UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office of the UK Government), is ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) Accredited and is a Full Member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), a member of the International Schools Association (ISA), and an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).

International Education Society (IES)

International Education Society was established in 1997 as the successor organization to the European Community’s YOUTH program. IES certifies educational institutions and their study programmes. As a result of the certification process, an institution is assigned a rating which clearly declares its quality. The rating is updated at regular intervals. The unique output of our school certification is an international certificate awarded to its graduates. Every graduate who completed a certified study programme is entitled to obtain the certificate.

International Certification Institute (ICI)

The International Certification Institute (ICI) was established in 2019. In the same year, it was interconnected with the International Education Society (IES). ICI and IES are implementing a joint Certificate project. Certified institutions are automatically certified by both companies.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Business Institut is a member of ACBSP, one of the two most prestigious American associations that brings together leading education institutions around the world. ACBSP controls the quality and level of not only the institution itself but also the taught educational programs, lecturers, and students themselves. Membership in this association is conditioned by a relatively demanding process, which is then followed by the institution’s own accreditation. ACBSP accredits programs focusing on economy, management, accounting, and other business-related training programs.

European Association for Distance Learning (EADL)

EADL is another prestigious association overseeing the high quality of distance education at educational institutions. The aim of EADL is to improve the quality of distance education and thus guarantee a perfect and flawless education system. EADL is backed by private and non-governmental educational organizations and institutions, all members must meet quality standards that are in line with the Code. Membership in EADL is therefore considered a guarantee of the quality of the educational institution.

International Association for Distance Learning (IADL)

Business Institut is accredited by The International Association for Distance Learning (IADL), which ensures the quality of distance and online education internationally. IADL provides comparative assessment, approval, and recognition of, in particular, distance and online learning programs. IADL members are universities, colleges, and educational institutions that are assessed by the approval committee on the basis of strict criteria.

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is a joint project of the United Nations (UN) and educational institutions in which management is taught social responsibility. PRME’s vision is to deliver sustainable development goals through a responsible approach to education. The mission of PRME is to transform management education and strengthen the principles of corporate social responsibility in decision-making by top managers and leaders. More than 500 leading education institutions from more than 80 countries around the world are involved in the prestigious international PRME network.

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)

The American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic is a non-profit non-governmental organization uniting around 1,500 managers of business owners from almost 300 companies. The goal of the organization is to improve the Czech business environment through its members. It also cooperates with trade associations, public administration and other non-governmental organizations. AmCham provides its members with business opportunities, legal representation and the opportunity to improve their management.

European Association of International Education (EAIE)

European Association of International Education is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 with headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and counts around 2,500 members from 80 countries. EIAE equip academic and non-academic professionals with best practices and workable solutions to internationalisation challenges and provide a platform for strategic exchange. EIAE partner with key stakeholder organisations and institutions to promote our membership interests and advance international higher education in Europe and the rest of the world.

Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), founded in 1923 in Washington, DC, is a professional association of instructors, educators, and professionals who provide leadership and advise policy makers to sustain continuous efforts to enrich teaching and learning. Research and scientific activities contribute to the knowledge base in education.

Ministerstvo vnitra České republiky

Business Institut is accredited by the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic under § 30 par. 5 of Act no. as an educational institution under accreditation number AK / I-47/2014, proceedings number MV-138186-4 / ODK-2014. Accreditation of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republics Business Institut to educate officials and senior officials of territorial self-governing units. In addition to the institution’s accreditation, professional training programs are accredited in the following fields: management, public administration, and financial management. Accreditation allows MBA study programs to be recognized as compulsory education for senior officials of territorial self-governing units.

Academy of Management

Academy of Management, based in Boston, was founded in 1936. Its members include associations in more than 120 countries around the world. It is an international, professional company composed primarily of management professors, researchers, consultants, and executives. The Academy of Management supports the general development of management, education, training, and practice in management and promotes the expansion and consolidation of management knowledge. The Academy of Management publishes scientific research, manages forums for the exchange of management knowledge and provides services that reinforce management science and practice.

Asociace institucí vzdělávání dospělých ČR, o.s. (AIVD)

A professional association with a tradition since 1990, which aims to promote the interests and needs of adult education institutions and to concentrate professional capacities to address concept and development in this field. It also cooperates with state authorities and other entities in the preparation and implementation of legislative and other measures in the field of adult education, organises professional events, publishes professional publications, and represents members and their activities in domestic and international associations.

Česká manažerská asociace (ČMA)

The mission of ČMA is to develop the skills of managers as well as their ability to lead teams and contribute to the strengthening of business ethics, ethical relationships between employees, and business partners, as well as accountability to the consumer. It was founded in 1990 and it is a voluntary independent association of managers. Its goals include increasing the prestige of the management profession, working to improve business performance, and collaborating with research institutions and universities.

The British Chamber of Commerce Czech Republic (BBC)

The British Chamber of Commerce was established in the Czech Republic in April 1997. It associates more than 240 member companies representing a wide range of interests in the Czech Republic, from leading investors to individual entrepreneurs. According to the survey and its assessment, The British Chamber of Commerce was identified as the best of the 23 British Chambers in Europe.

Hospodářská komora České republiky

Hospodářská komora České republiky represents the business community. The mission of the Chamber is to create opportunities for entrepreneurship, to promote and support measures that contribute to the development of entrepreneurship in Czech, and thus to overall economic prosperity and state stability.

Česká andragogická společnost (ČAS)

The Czech Andragogical Society is a civic association founded on November 4, 2008 by a group of leading Czech andragogs led by doc. Prof. PhDr. Jaroslav Veteška, Ph.D. It is a non-political, voluntary grouping of adult education professionals that associates academic and commercial professionals, members include college staff, managers, lecturers, teachers, tutors, counsellors, students, and other human resources developers.

Český institut interních auditorů, z.s. (ČIIA)

Český institut interních auditorů (ČIIA) is a civic association of internal auditors that was created to promote and support the development of internal audit in the Czech Republic. CEI is the national institute of the International Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., which was established in the USA in 1941 and today represents 90,000 experts from more than 165 countries.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Established in 1941, the institution is a professional auditing company and recognized authority in the field of education. Its members are predominantly in the field of internal audit, risk management, government, information technology auditing, education and security.

Česká marketingová společnost, o.s. (ČMS)

Česká marketingová společnost, o. s., is a voluntary non-profit organisation that brings together marketing workers and people interested in marketing through collective and individual membership. Besides the original mission to contribute as much as possible to the expansion of marketing in the Czech Republic, it currently focuses primarily on promoting communication between marketing professionals,  and increasing the quality of marketing management and marketing activities.

Společnost pro projektové řízení (IPMA)

Společnost pro projektové řízení  is an organization that associates companies and individuals with project management. It is the International Project Management Association (IPMA). Its primary function is to promote understanding of project management as a profession that has its global reach, standards, knowledge, and capabilities. It associates project managers across all human activities.

Asociace MBA

The MBA association associates subject providing MBA (Master of Business Administration) education. The aim of the association is to inform the public about the possibilities and conditions of MBA studies and to develop the quality of teaching and the overall level of MBA programs in the Czech Republic. Membership of the organisation guarantees a high standard of quality MBA studies.