Swiss School of Management Receives Institutional Accreditation from DEAC, Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Bellinzona, Switzerland – July 21, 2024 – The Swiss School of Management proudly announces that it has been granted institutional accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). This significant milestone underscores SSM’s dedication to providing high-quality distance education and upholding rigorous educational standards.
The DEAC met on June 21, 2024, to review SSM’s application for initial accreditation. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Commission voted to grant SSM accreditation for a period of three years, extending through June 2027. This accreditation recognizes SSM’s commitment to educational excellence, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement.
“Accreditation by DEAC is a reliable indicator of the value and quality of the distance education that an institution offers. In receiving this initial grant of accreditation, SSM has demonstrated its commitment to educational standards and ethical business practices that assure quality, accountability, and improvement in higher education,” said Leah K. Matthews, Executive Director of DEAC.
The scope of SSM’s accreditation includes its in-residence component sites in Rome and Brescia, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Cairo, Egypt; and Manama, Bahrain.
Dr Massimiliano Bracale, President of SSM, and Dr Serena Magnanti, Vice President. expressed their gratitude and excitement about this achievement: “This accreditation from DEAC is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students. It reinforces our mission to deliver top-notch education that meets the highest standards of quality and accountability.”
As part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining DEAC accreditation, SSM will adhere to the principles of continuous improvement and quality enhancement, ensuring that its programs remain relevant and effective in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
For more information about the Swiss School of Management and its accredited programs, please visit SSM’s website https://www.ssm.swiss
About the Swiss School of Management:
The Swiss School of Management is a premier institution dedicated to providing high-quality business education through innovative and flexible programs. With a global network of campuses and a focus on practical, real-world skills, SSM prepares students to succeed in the dynamic business environment.
About the DEAC:
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is recognized as an Institutional Accrediting Agency by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. DEAC is a full member of INQAAHE, the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies.
Scope of Recognition: The accreditation of postsecondary institutions in the United States that offer degree and/or non-degree programs primarily by the distance or correspondence education method, including through direct assessment, up to and including the professional doctoral degree, including those institutions that are specifically certified by the Agency as accredited for Title IV purposes.