Insper is one of just two Brazilian institutions certified by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB, which is the world's leading accrediting association for business schools. In addition to meeting the educational quality and research requirements, some of the institution's activities were recognized as “best practices”, including its organizational model supported by a matrix management structure and a learning process coordinated by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning.
The Association of MBAs(Anamba) is a British accrediting association for MBA programs. Created in 1967, its accreditation standards are universal for all MBAs certified. The Executive MBA programs offered by Insper received accreditation and now are included among 167 programs in 72 different countries. In Brazil, only five institutions have received this certification, with Insper one of them.
The National MBA Association (Anamba) was created five years ago and has the mission of “encouraging excellence in Brazil's MBA programs”. Its quality standards are based on internationally recognized criteria adapted to the Brazilian context. Anamba has accredited only seven schools associated in Brazil, with Insper figuring among these. Insper is also one of the founding member schools of Anamba.
Founded in 1947 as the Federation of Financial Analysts (FAF), the CFA provides a diverse body of members with the opportunity to discuss current and relevant themes in the world of finance and investment, always offering knowledge based on new perspectives and serving as an important networking vehicle both locally and globally for its members.
Founded in 1972, The International University Consortium for Executive Education is an association of executive education programs. Prof. Luca Borroni-Biancastelli, who is Academic Dean Executive Education at Insper, is currently a member of the management for the 2009 - 2014 term. In Brazil, there are only three member institutions, which include Insper.
The Executive MBA Council encourages MBA programs around the world to pursue the highest standards of quality in management, business and leadership. It also works to advance executive education around the world. In Brazil, there are only seven members, with Insper one of them.
The continuous effort that Insper has made to create academic programs that meet the needs of local and international companies has been rewarded. In the Financial Times ranking of Executive Education - Custom Programs, in 2010, Insper figured among the top 25 programs in the world. In the ranking of Executive Education - Open Enrollment programs, in which Insper participated for the second straight year, the Institution placed 30th worldwide, gaining 12 positions in just one year.
The European Foundation for Management Development is present in 82 countries and promotes discussion forums, research and networking on the practice and development of management. It has over 35 years of experience coordinating projects and activities that promote dialogue among educational organizations and institutions. In Brazil, there are only six members in the education segment, with Insper figuring among them.