Member of HES-SO
The School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR) is a public tertiary-level vocational training institution. Founded in 1991 under the name Ecole supérieure de cadres pour l'économie et l'administration (ESCEA), the HEG-FR has been part of the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO) since 1998. With its six fields of study and network of 28 universities with 21,000 students, the HES-SO is a key player in the socio-economic and cultural development of the seven cantons of Western Switzerland.
In 2019, the Swiss Accreditation Council granted the HES-SO institutional accreditation, recognizing the ability of the HES-SO and its universities to guarantee the quality of its teaching and research. The HES-SO is a member of swissuniversities, the umbrella organization for Swiss universities.
Accréditation institutionnelle HES-SO
AACSB accreditation
The School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR) has officially received the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, one of the most prestigious accreditations for management schools worldwide. This accreditation is a key milestone for the HEG Fribourg’s development, recognizing its ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, the quality of its study programs, and the success of its students.
This recognition demonstrates not only the high standards maintained in all areas of the HEG-FR, but also the school's determination to deliver high-quality teaching, encourage continuous development, and maintain an environment where students and teachers can thrive. Throughout the accreditation process, the HEG-FR has highlighted the dedication of its faculty and staff to ensuring relevant teaching and research focused on the current needs and challenges of practice and theory.
Profil on the AACSB International website"AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education."
Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
The School of Management Fribourg has become a signatory to the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), a global community of more than 800 business schools around the world. As a member of PRME, HEG-FR will make use of the Six Principles, a United Nations-supported framework for Higher Education Institutions and Business Schools that will help us to embed corporate sustainability even more into our educational programs, research and campus practices.
Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
Certification ISO 9001
Since 2006, HES-SO Fribourg has been certified according to ISO 9001 for the fulfillment of all its tasks. ISO 9001 certification is applied as uniformly as possible and as differentiated as necessary between the four schools. Based on ISO 9001, HES-SO Fribourg implements an integrated management system that enables it to carry out its activities in a consistent manner with its strategy, taking into account aspects such as sustainability, equal opportunities, and health and safety at work.
Qualité et ISO 9001 (HES-SO Fribourg)Bilingualism label
Five years after obtaining the label, the School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR) has confirmed the quality of its bilingualism. HEG-FR was awarded the Bilingualism Label for the first time in 2015. In recent years, the school has continued to promote its bilingualism.
Its bilingual approach is remarkable, especially compared to other higher education institutions in the Fribourg area. The re-certification is both recognition of the efforts made and ensures greater visibility for bilingualism as an important marketing argument in this specific environment.
Label du bilinguisme