Accreditation
French State-Recognized Degrees
Delivered in English. Globally Applied.
- Degrees awarded by PPA Business School – Paris
- Delivered online by Alfred Ford School of Management (AFSM)
Degree-Awarding & Academic Partners
French State-Recognized Degrees
Delivered in English. Globally Applied.
- Degrees awarded by PPA Business School – Paris
- Delivered online by Alfred Ford School of Management (AFSM)
Degree-Awarding & Academic Partners
A Rare Academic Configuration
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From Paris to Durbuy. From Europe to the world.
From Paris to Durbuy. From Europe to the world.
Degree Recognition
Degrees delivered at the Alfred Ford School of Management are accredited and awarded by PPA Business School – Paris Pôle Alternance, a member of the Réseau des Grandes Écoles Spécialisées (Réseau GES).
AFSM operates under PPA’s academic governance and quality assurance framework. All programs meet the same academic standards, learning outcomes, and assessment requirements as those delivered at PPA’s campuses in France, while being taught entirely in English.
Official recognition includes:
- French Government — Level 6 & Level 7 (Bologna Process)
- Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle (CNCP), France
- European certification bodies
- UK ENIC (formerly NARIC), confirming equivalence to a UK Master’s degree (Level 7)
- Alignment with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Graduates are eligible to pursue doctoral studies (PhD or DBA) at universities across Europe and internationally.
Degree-Awarding Institution
PPA Business School – Paris
PPA Business School – Paris Pôle Alternance is one of France’s leading Grandes Écoles of business and management, with a strong focus on alternance (work-study) education.
- More than 7,000 students
- 11 campuses across France
- Network of 3,500+ corporate partners
- Member of the Réseau GES
Through its collaboration with AFSM, PPA extends its academic excellence beyond France, enabling AFSM to offer French-accredited degrees delivered entirely in English, within an international learning environment focused on responsible leadership and practical impact.
Degree-Awarding Institution
AFSM students during the annual graduation in Paris.
United States – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)
International Academic Pathways
Students who complete the Postgraduate Business Diploma (PGBD) at AFSM may continue their academic journey in the United States through a progression pathway with Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU).
This pathway may allow eligible graduates to:
- Continue studies on campus in the United States
- Earn dual degrees (PPA + SWOSU), subject to admission requirements
- Gain academic and professional exposure in the U.S.
