Editorial policy

Clarity is more valuable than false certainty.

This policy defines the editorial standard intended for Academies MBA. The current MVP contains decision guidance and clearly labelled illustrative content—not verified program listings.

Last updated: 26 August 2026

Editorial independence

Editorial judgments should be made for reader usefulness and evidence quality. A commercial relationship must not purchase a ranking, favourable conclusion or unlabelled placement.

Any future sponsored content should be clearly labelled and visually separated from independent comparison content.

Evidence standard

Factual claims should use the best available primary source, identify the source type and show a last-checked date. Claims made by a school should be attributed to that school.

If a material fact is unavailable, outdated or inconsistent, the page should say so. Editors should not infer precision that the evidence does not support.

Comparisons and language

We should compare meaningful trade-offs rather than declare a universal “best” program. The relevance of format, geography, career access and cost depends on each reader’s situation.

We should not publish invented fees, outcomes, rankings or program details. Example data must be unmistakably labelled as illustrative and must not resemble a verified listing.

Corrections

Material factual errors should be corrected promptly. A visible note should record significant corrections, including the date and what changed.

A future contact channel for corrections should be published before real program records go live.