Accreditations

LS Business School is accredited by various academic institutions as well as awarding bodies to ensure that the programmes we offer meet the quality requirements set out by the British educational authorities as well as meet relevant industry standards.

We also work in close liaison with leading universities to offer degree qualifications to our students and graduates.

Please click the appropriate tab to find a list of our various accrediations and partnerships with other educational establishments.

Professional Bodies

Association of Business Professionals

 

The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a not-for-profit awarding body affiliated to the Association of Business Executives (ABE), a professional membership body, recognised by the UK regulatory authorities for qualifications.
ABP is guided by five key principles that underpin our commitment to provide qualifications that both clients and learners rely upon.
  • Responsive – in an increasingly volatile business environment, ABP understands the necessity of reacting quickly to new opportunities
  • Flexible – ABP develops qualifications of any size or level relevant to all industry sectors
  • Affordable – as a not-for-profit organisation, ABP fees are kept to an absolute minimum without compromising quality
  • High quality – ABP qualifications reflect the latest occupational standards, and are developed by experienced academics and professionals
  • Reliable – ABP takes great pride in delivering high levels of service to internal and external customers

Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality

 

CTH is one the leading British awarding bodies that offers the highest quality qualifications for the Hospitality & Tourism sectors. CTH achieves this through robust monitoring supported by industry, universities and the UK government regulator, Ofqual. CTH has partnerships with major international employers and academic institutions. CTH is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).

 

CTH’s industry partners include, Virgin Atlantic, Star Alliance, GTMC, Institute of Hospitality, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Hilton Hotels, Premier Inn are a few to mention.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing


The Chartered Institute of Marketing is the world’s largest professional body of marketing, with 60,000 members in 130 countries. Sharing a passion for marketing, CIM leads the development of professional marketing standards and practice, championing the big issues and new ideas in the marketing world.

Marketing is one of the most challenging, fast moving and competitive professions today. CIM is committed to delivering world-class support to equip marketers with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their profession and to deliver exceptional business performance.


CIM aims to put marketing at the heart of every business the priority being to enable marketers to make the right marketing decisions that deliver the best business results. CIM supports great marketing through the creation of best practice marketing content, which is issue-driven, insightful and practical.


Joining CIM makes a powerful statement about a marketer’s approach to their profession and their drive to succeed. It also demonstrates to other professionals that they are aiming for the highest level of achievement in the profession and Chartered Marketer status demonstrates this level. Member services are geared towards building their credibility, their knowledge and their contacts. In short, CIM helps marketers to be:

  • More professional: demonstrating commitment to employers and clients through membership and gaining CIM’s professional marketing qualifications.
  • More informed: with access to the world’s largest source of marketing intelligence including the online Knowledge Hub and Learning Zone for studying marketers.
  • More connected: meeting and sharing ideas with other leading marketers through local events.

    CIM provides a global network that brings together the best marketers and the best marketing through network communities, practitioner communities and topical forums. With leading edge publications, high performance training and professional qualifications which are taught globally, CIM continues to support marketers at all stages of their marketing career.

     

    The Communications, Advertising and Marketing Foundation

     

    Established in 1970, the Communication Advertising and Marketing Education Foundation Limited (CAM) provide one award: The CAMDiploma in Marketing Communications.

    In 2000, the Communication Advertising and Marketing (CAM) Education Foundation formed an alliance with The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Since then, CAM qualifications have been managed and awarded by CIM. The aim is to provide marketers with best practice marketing knowledge and to help them to deliver world class marketing. CAM qualifications are tailored to the integrated marketing communications needs of modern business. It is an industry led and nationally recognised educational body that acts as the glue between the various disciplines of the communication industry and bridges the gap between the academic and the practical. CAM is kept up to date by leading communication experts and the majority of contributors are practitioners in the industry.

    Students come from right across the spectrum of agency, client and supplier backgrounds. They work in marketing, advertising, public relations, the media, market research, sales promotion and direct marketing in both private and public sectors.

    A CAM qualification helps:

    • Clients internal and external receive better service, delivered with greater professionalism by practitioners who inspire confidence
    • Organisations to retain and develop valued employees. Individuals become more productive, moving into increasingly demanding roles where versatility and responsibility are vital
    • Practitioners gain confidence to devise, plan and execute communication programmes that work
    • The industry improve its reputation and ability to set standards and continually improve them
    • The managers and directors of tomorrow launch and invigorate their careers as CAM provides them with a broad-based platform from which to work. Many CAM graduates are already at the top of agency and client companies
    • Give practical knowledge plus theoretical understanding - the winning combination for professional success!

       

      Universities

      Anglia Ruskin University

       

      Based in the east of England, Anglia Ruskin has two modern campuses in two exciting cities, both less than one hour away from London.


      LS and LS Business School work in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University as follows:

      Franchise Agreements

      LS and LS Business School deliver Anglia Ruskin Universities MA in Marketing & Innovation (top up) programme as well as BA (Hons) in marketing (top up) programmes at LS's study centres in London.

      Progression Arrangements


      LS Business School students who have completed one of our Postgraduate awards in Business Management can progress on to the MBA Dissertation stage at Anglia Ruskin University.

      LS Business School students who have completed one of our Postgraduate awards in Hospitality & Tourism Management can progress on to the MA in International Sustainable Tourism Management (stage 3) at Anglia Ruskin University.

      Government Listing

      Accreditation Service for Independent Colleges (ASIC)

       

      LS Business School is fully accredited by ASIC. ASIC is one of leading accrediting bodies for Independent Colleges in the UK.

       

      ASIC accreditation involves the following:

       

       

    • Premises and Health and Safety
    • Management and Staff Resources
    • Learning and Teaching; Course Delivery
    • Quality Assurance and Enhancement
    • Student Welfare
    • Qualifications and Awards
    • Marketing and Student Recruitment
    • Relationship with Government Offices and Reporting Mechanisms
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      UK Border Agency (UKBA)

       

      LS Business School holds Tier 4 (General) Sponsor License to recruit students from non-EU countries.

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