The QS World University Rankings evaluates universities globally across various disciplines, including business education. It is known for its comprehensive approach to assessing academic performance.
QS uses indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio. QS ranks business schools within a broader university context, allowing for comparisons across disciplines.
The Financial Times (FT) rankings are among the most recognised and respected evaluations in the field of business education. They provide insights into various types of business programs, including MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive Education. The Global MBA Ranking has been published annually since 1999 and evaluates full-time MBA programs worldwide. It is highly regarded for its rigorous methodology and comprehensive analysis.
To be included, schools must be accredited by AACSB or EQUIS and offer full-time MBA programs that have been running for at least three years.The ranking assesses 21 criteria, with alumni surveys contributing significantly to the data. Key metrics include salary increase, career progress, diversity, and international reach.
The Times Higher Education Rankings provide assessments of universities based on teaching, research, citations, international outlook, and industry income.
THE has a specific ranking for business schools via comprehensive assessment: Evaluation is on 13 performance indicators grouped into five areas: teaching (the learning environment), research (volume, income, and reputation), citations (research influence), international outlook (staff, students), and industry income (knowledge transfer).