The Economist Ranks London MBA Programs

The Economist has revealed its annual ranking of the top full-time MBA Programs in the world. This year, five London schools made it onto the list, with three schools landing in the top 50.

About The Economist Ranking

The Economist ranking debuted in 2002. Since its initial year, the publication has reviewed the top school’s around the world each year. For the 2016 ranking, The Economist surveyed thousands of MBA students to determine why they decided to enroll in a full-time MBA program. Survey topics included quality of the faculty, rating of the alumni network, and educational experience. The other 80 percent of the ranking methodology included quantitative data concerning GMAT scores, graduate salary and gender diversity.
The top London schools were as follows:

London Business School #25

London Business School ranked highly in almost all areas. Some of its most highly rated aspects included student diversity and the internationalism of alumni. LBS also ranked well for post-MBA salary and student quality. Students interested in the London Business School can choose between the full-time MBA program and the executive MBA program.

Henley Business School #27

Henley maintained its standing as one of the world’s top 30 business schools for the second year in a row. It was well ranked in three particular areas:

• Potential to Network: Henley has an alumni network of over 70,000 individuals across 150 countries.
• Student Quality: Henley MBAs come into the program with a wide variety and depth of work experience.
• Personal Development and Education Experience: Henley’s program offers quality content with a diverse student body and faculty members.

Students can apply to Henley’s full-time MBA, executive MBA, or flexible executive MBA program.

Cranfield School of Management #49

The Cranfield School ranked most highly in terms of the breadth of the alumni network and the percentage increase on pre-MBA salary. Cranfield offers a one-year MBA, an executive MBA, and a part-time executive MBA.

Two other London schools made it into the top 100 rankings with Cass Business School coming in at #52 and Judge Business School at #62.

regions: London

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