Accreditation and Rankings
At the Sprott School of Business, we are committed to the continuous improvement and quality assurance of our programs. Through our accreditations and rankings, we ensure our degrees are globally recognized, which expands opportunities for our graduates.
Accreditations
AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
Since 2013, the Sprott School of Business has maintained its AACSB business school accreditation. Sprott is one of 870+ business schools worldwide that have been recognized for providing a high quality and innovative educational environment and has committed to continuous improvement in adherence to the guiding principles and standards for accredited schools.
NIBS (Network of International Business Schools)
Sprott School of Business has been accredited by NIBS since 2009 and is one of 75 international business schools recognized for its commitment to internationalization in all facets of our organization.
UN Principles for Responsible Management Education
Since 2017, Sprott is a Signatory Member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)—a United Nations-supported initiative. Working through Six Principles, PRME engages business and management schools to ensure they provide future leaders with the skills needed to balance economic and sustainability goals, while drawing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligning academic institutions with the work of the UN Global Compact.
CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants)
Sprott’s Master of Accounting program is accredited by CPA Ontario and CPA Canada. Students who graduate from the Master of Accounting program are exempt from the Professional Education Program and can proceed directly to the CPA Canada Common Final Examination. The accreditation is valid for students of all CPA jurisdictions in Canada.
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Sprott’s Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Master of Finance are recognized as affiliated university programs with the CFA Institute. The curriculum of the program is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams
Rankings
Positive Impact Rating
Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business is recognized for its social impact and sustainability achievements, achieving Level 4: Transforming School in the 2023 Positive Impact Rating. Sprott was one of 69 business schools from 25 countries worldwide to take part in the rating, which is conducted by students and for students.
Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking
In 2021, Corporate Knights magazine ranked Sprott School of Business #35 (score = 76%) in its Better World MBA rankings, which ranks global MBA programs on the degree to which sustainability and responsible management are integrated into the curriculum, research and activities of the school.