Despite the ongoing academic debate about the ability to teach or simply nurture leadership skills, many schools have adopted leadership development as a primary thrust of their MBA programs.
However, business schools have come under particular scrutiny in the past few years due to the number of business leaders presiding over failed organizations, some of which suffered prominent media speculation on their organization’s contribution to the global financial crisis. Many schools have made a conscious effort to address and understand these issues, and consequently have worked at redesigning and redeveloping their curriculum to reflect the type of student and graduate that they would like to see moving through their programs in the future.
David Bach, dean of programs at IE Business School says, “Students should embrace the crisis as an extraordinary opportunity. Crises make leaders. Anybody can succeed when things are easy. But real leadership is required when things get tough.”
The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report rates schools from around the world based on MBA employer's and recruiter's views. Use the links below to see how business schools compare in each geographical region:
The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report rates business schools according to employer's views in each specialization. View the top performing business schools for the following MBA specializations:
It's not just a case of choosing the right business school; which MBA program format you choose can impact not only your time studying, but also your future career:
Executive MBAs are for professionals with six or more years work experience. Our detailed section on executive MBAs will give you all the information you need to find the right EMBA program for you.
One question that business schools are regularly asked by MBA applicants is: ‘What is an MBA?’ Don't be worried if you're not sure on the answer, you're not alone. What is an MBA?
QS World MBA Tour
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QS World Executive MBA Tour
The QS World Executive MBA Tour is a series of global events designed specifically for candidates looking to study an executive MBA. Find a QS World Executive MBA Fair
MBA rankings and ratings
QS rates business schools and MBA programs across a variety of key criteria and produces reports throughout the year which help people rank MBA programs and business schools in their region or MBA specialization. On top of this, TopMBA.com hosts various MBA rankings, including a personalized MBA ranking tool, TopMBA Scorecard.
The Sustainability MBA Rankings are designed to show which MBA programs are the best at preparing their students for the environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern-day business. View the Sustainability MBA Rankings
MBA admissions advice
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MBA Jobs
The QS TopMBA.com Jobs and Salary Trends Report reveals upcoming MBA recruitment levels and salaries reported by MBA employers around the world. The leading report contains unparalleled data and expert analysis on which industries will pay, and hire the most MBA graduates and alumni in the coming years. Read the QS TopMBA.com Jobs and Salary Trends Report 2011/12
