Joining PRME Global

Become Part of a Global Movement for Responsible Management Education

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PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) is the world's largest voluntary engagement platform dedicated to advancing sustainability, ethics, and responsible leadership in higher education.

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By becoming a PRME signatory, your institution joins a global community committed to transforming management education through teaching, research, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

 

Why Join PRME?

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As a PRME signatory, your institution can:

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• Demonstrate leadership in responsible management education and sustainability.

• Gain international recognition for advancing United Nations-supported values.

• Access local and global networks of academics and professional staff committed to responsible management education.

• Collaborate on projects, events, and research addressing the challenges facing business and society.

• Enhance student employability by embedding sustainability and responsible leadership into learning experiences.

• Share achievements and progress with stakeholders through the Sharing Information on Progress (SIP) reporting framework.

• Engage with a vibrant international community working to create positive impact through management education.

• Who Can Join?

• The following institutions are eligible to become PRME signatories:

• Publicly recognised, degree-awarding academic institutions.

• Corporate Universities whose parent organisations are participants of the UN Global Compact.

 

How to Join

 

To begin your PRME journey:

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1. Complete the PRME online application form.

2. Upload a Letter of Commitment signed by your institution's highest executive (Dean, President, Vice-Chancellor, etc.).

3. Submit your application for validation by the PRME Secretariat.

 

A template Letter of Commitment is available from PRME to support your application.

 

Next Steps

 

Once your application has been approved and your Letter of Commitment has been received, your institution can begin implementing the Six Principles for Responsible Management Education by:

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• Integrating sustainability, responsibility, and ethics into teaching, research, and institutional operations.

• Appointing a PRME Coordinator to lead engagement across your institution.

• Preparing your first Sharing Information on Progress (SIP) Report, due 24 months after joining.

• Participating in PRME Chapters, Working Groups, events, and collaborative initiatives.

• Connecting with peer institutions to share best practice and develop new partnerships.

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We also encourage all new signatories to explore the New to PRME Toolkit, which provides a comprehensive introduction to the network and guidance on taking your next steps.

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Get Involved

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Joining PRME is more than signing a commitment. It is an opportunity to become part of a global network of educators, researchers, students, and practitioners working together to advance responsible management education and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Ready to get started? Join the PRME community and help shape the future of responsible leadership and management education.