The accreditation follows a rigorous international audit of the school’s academic standards, strategic vision, and infrastructure. Andrew Main Wilson, CEO of the accrediting bodies, noted the commission was particularly impressed by the university’s academic heritage and its tangible contribution to the economic development of Kazakhstan.

For the university, this milestone marks the culmination of a multi-year transformation project, supported by shareholder Bulat Utemuratov and the school's leadership. President Kanat Kozhakhmet emphasized that the achievement validates the institution's ability to maintain high international standards through a sustained commitment to modernization.

Dean Gulnara Kurenkeyeva stated that the dual accreditation functions as a framework for ongoing quality control. By integrating market feedback and evolving assessment methods, the school aims to keep its curriculum aligned with shifting global business demands. Since its inception, the program has produced over 3,000 managers and entrepreneurs. Graduates now gain automatic lifetime access to a network of 80,000 professionals across 150 countries, significantly expanding the international footprint of the school’s alumni community.