Accreditations & dual degrees BBA

Dual Recognition

Less well known in France than the “licence” undergraduate degree or an MBA, the BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) is a 4-year (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) American degree accredited and recognized at the international level.

The American BBA

IACBE accreditation

The BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), issued by the American Business School of Paris is a dual degree, accredited in the US by the IACBE, and in France by the RNCP.

Since 2004, the BBA program has been accredited by the IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education), an accreditation organization located in Olathe, Kansas (USA).

The French Degree: Master’s level

Since 2009, students can also earn a French degree after successfully completing four years of study. And as of December 2017, this diploma has been recognized as a Level-7 degree (formerly level I), which is the equivalent of a French Master’s degree.​​​​​​​

Certified title ABS "International Manager" registered with RNCP n° 36904 at level 7 (EU) (former level I) - NSF codes 310, 312, 313 by registration decision of France Compétences dated 29/09/2022, eligible CPF.

The title is also accessible through the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE).

Dual Degrees

The American Business School of Paris benefits from a partnership with:

• Pace University, Lubin School of Business (Manhattan – New York)
• Rider University, The College of Business Administration in Lawrenceville (New Jersey)

In their 4th year, BBA students have the chance to study for one year at one of these two universities. Admission depends on academic requirements and grades earned at the American Business School of Paris.

Rider University

Founded in 1865, Rider University, The College of Business Administration, is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (about an hour away from New York City).

A private, well-known and selective university, Rider is accredited by the AACSB, a certification granted to 672 institutions worldwide.

Pace University​​​​​​​

Founded in 1906, Pace University is a private university composed of several campuses located throughout in New York State.

A private, well-known and selective university, the Lubin School of Business is accredited by the AACSB, a certification granted to 672 institutions worldwide.