Registration, Certification, and Accreditation
CASS EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (CASS Europe in abbreviation) is an innovative higher education Institution with a global academic campus in Paris and an executive development center in Brussels. It also has collaborative partnerships with academic institutions in Ghana, Taiwan, and Chile where its programs are currently being delivered. These activities are a correct reflection of the Institution’s European and international character.
CASS Europe is accredited and registered with the Paris Academy of the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation as a private, not-for-profit, higher education institution (Etablissement privé d’enseignement supérieur libre) which is legally authorized to provide higher education in business, management, and other fields leading to Internationally known qualifications at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral (PhD) levels awarded by the Institution. All programs of the Institution are recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation as higher education programs. One immediate practical advantage of this recognition is that its students in France have the same entitlement to relevant social security benefits as those at public institutions. The Institution is directly under the administrative supervision of the Paris Academy of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
CASS EUROPE holds International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities) with Premier Status for for its commendable Areas of Operation.
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).
CASS Europe is an accredited member Institution of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the business programs offered by the Institution are accredited by the ACBSP.
The ACBSP is a CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation)-recognized specialized business accrediting organization that reviews the quality and integrity of business degree programs. Accreditation by ACBSP is based on an independent evaluation of an institution’s business programs by a group of professionals which includes faculty and academic administrators in the field of business education.
CASS Europe has received its national certification from the French National Accreditation Committee (COFRAC). The national certification relates to its executive education and training activities.
