Memberships
USB MEMBERSHIPS
We are globally recognised
To ensure collaboration on an international level, USB has connected
with a number of organisations across the world.
AABS
Association of African Business Schools
As a member, USB helps to improve management education, economic inclusion and social development in Africa.
AACSB
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
As part of the world’s largest business school network, USB has access to collaborative relationships and additional resources in the management education industry.
ABIS
Academy of Business in Society
As a member of this Brussels-based organisation, USB has committed itself to using its expertise and resources towards improving sustainability between business and society.
AMBA
Association of MBAs
As a member of this UK-based accreditation body, USB gains access to the AMBA network of MBA students, graduates, global accredited business schools and employers, and research on management education.
CEEMAN
International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies
As a member, USB has access to the CEEMAN support network, which focuses on quality management education and innovation in evolving environments.
EFMD
European Foundation for Management Development
As an EFMD member, USB gains access to information, research and EFMD networks, as well as growth through the debate on innovation and best practices in management development.
EDAMBA
European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration
As an EDAMBA member, USB benefits from the exchange of information and PhD candidates, as well as research cooperation.
EMBA
EMBA Consortium for Global Business Innovation
One of only ten members, this initiative offers USB MBA students a global portfolio of geographically-focused programmes as options for their International Study Module.
GBSN
Global Business School Network
As a member, USB helps to build management education capacity for the developing world while benefitting from the GBSN’s cross-cultural collaboration and programmes.
GRLI
Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative
As a member of the EFMD’s GRLI, USB is committed to ethical, values-based leadership that assists with economic and societal development.
GRLI’s GDI
GRLI’s Global Doctoral Alliance
As a member of this doctoral alliance, USB is committed to including a societal dimension in its PhD research.
PRME
UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education
As one of first 100 signatories of the PRME, USB supports its mission to inspire and champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership globally.
SABSA
South African Business Schools Association:
As a SABSA member, USB shares knowledge and expertise
with other members to develop South Africa’s business
education sector in line with international standards.