Singapore, 25 September 2024 – The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA*) have performed strongly in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings and Business Masters Rankings for 2025.
The NUS MBA retains leading position in Asia
The NUS MBA maintained its first position in Asia and took the 25th spot globally.
The 2025 edition of the QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings evaluates programmes based on key performance indicators, including employability, return on investment, entrepreneurship and alumni outcomes, thought leadership, as well as class and faculty diversity.
This year saw 340 MBA programmes being assessed globally, an increase from 322 in the previous year. In the latest rankings, the NUS MBA achieved a score of 84.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 8%. The NUS MBA programme excelled in the key performance indicators of thought leadership, employability and return on investment, with scores of 86.3, 83.9, and 81.6, respectively. These scores are at least 30% higher than the global average, with the NUS MBA leading the employability rankings in Asia.
The NUS MBA programme was also recognised for its diverse mix of international faculty and students, with a score of 87 and 80.4 in both sub-indicators. The stellar results underscore the programme’s educational excellence and significant impact on the professional development and long-term career success of all graduates.
The NUS MSBA remains the best in Asia
The NUS MSBA continued to be a premier programme in Asia and ranked in the top 6.7% globally, with a score of 86 out of 100 across various performance indicators. Among 164 global Master in Business Analytics programmes evaluated by QS, the MSBA performed exceptionally well in value for money, alumni outcomes, and employability, achieving scores of 90.1, 82.4, and 80.9 respectively.
Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School, said, “Our top ranking in Asia and strong global performance demonstrates our commitment to transforming a new generation of business leaders for a volatile global business environment. The outstanding performance in employability is a testament to the value that employers place on our quality programmes and graduates.”
“The success of our MSBA programme is bolstered by our close ties with industry partners, which enables our students to develop relevant skills that can contribute effectively to the fast-evolving business analytics sector,” he added.
More information on the QS Global MBA and MSBA rankings can be found at: https://www.topuniversities.com/
*The MSBA is a programme jointly offered by the NUS Business School and the School of Computing.
About National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 16 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.
Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.
For more information on NUS, please visit nus.edu.sg.
About NUS Business School
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School is known for providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights.
The school has consistently ranked first in Asia by independent publications and agencies, such as The Financial Times and Quacquarelli Symonds, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty research and graduates.
The school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), endorsements that the school has met the highest standards for business education.
For more information about NUS Business School, please visit bschool.nus.edu.sg, or go to the BIZBeat portal, which showcases the School’s research.
For more information about NUS Business School’s MSc programmes, please visit mscbiz.nus.edu.sg.
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