Is Swiss Management Center a university?

Answer 1

According to the Swiss Universities Handbook (1) the Swiss Management Center has accreditations to include the following:

• European Council of Business Education

• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

The ACBSP is legally recognized by the national Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which provides a recognition alternative to the US department of Education.

Answer 2

Yes, Swiss Management Center has private University status. Since it is a private institution of higher education it is authorized to confer university degrees. Swiss Management Center is accredited by the European Council for Business Education and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs www.acbsp.org. ACBSP is a national accreditation body in the United States, recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, CHEA www.chea.org. Degrees obtained from institutions, which hold a CHEA recognized accreditation, are recognized internationally. Furthermore, SMC is a member of the Academic Council of the United Nations Systems and Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB). Julie Beardsell President Swiss Management Center Student Council

Answer 3

Whether a degree is recognized as valid it really up to the receiving institution. Most all colleges and universities within the US look for a regional accreditation from other institutions.

Answer 4

The Swiss University Conference does not list SMC among the "Recognised or Accredited Swiss Higher Education Institutions".