FT Global MBA Rankings 2024 Out; Wharton Bags First Spot

The Financial Times has released its Global MBA Rankings for 2024. Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) topped the list for the 11th time since the rankings were first published. The US business school fared well on a number of parameters, including average alumni salary, academic research, and alumni network. It was followed by INSEAD in France and Columbia Business School in New York, at the 2nd and 3rd position, respectively. A total of 100 schools are featured on the list, with six business schools from the US appearing in the top 10. 

European business schools continue to give intense competition to their US counterparts, with four of them among the top 10, including SDA Bocconi(Italy), IESE Business School(Spain), and London Business School(UK). 

FT assessed the schools on 21 factors, including career progression, research, international course experience, and alumni network. All the participating universities were either AACSB or Equis accredited. Though not a component of the ranking, Stanford secured the highest score in overall course satisfaction. 

Top 10 Business Schools for full-time MBA: Financial Time’s Global MBA Rankings 2024

Key Highlights: 

• Wharton secured the first position for the 11th time. 
• Stanford alumni reported the highest weighted salary at approximately $250,650.   
• SDA Bocconi in Italy attained the first spot in the carbon footprint rank, highlighting its commitment to net zero carbon emissions. 
• For the eighth consecutive year, the China Europe International Business School
  (CEIBS) in Shanghai was ranked the best in the Asia-Pacific region. 
• Terry College of Business of the University of Georgia is best-ranked for “value for money,” considering the cost of education and average salaries earned by graduates.