IESE´s Global Executive MBA Ranked #4 in the world by the Financial Times

IESE´s Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) is ranked 4th in the world. That´s according to the 2024 Financial Times Executive MBA ranking, published today.

“This excellent result underscores the quality of our Global EMBA program and the unique international experience it offers participants, as well as its ability to expand their professional and personal horizons and connect them with our global alumni network,” says Andrea Montalvo, Executive Education spokesperson at IESE. “With participants from over 30 nationalities and modules in key hubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia, the program helps executives foster an international outlook, while also allowing them to delve into the critical issues that are part of any global business leader’s agenda.”

The latest Financial Times ranking highlights the international diversity of the Global Executive MBA participants (no.1 in the world for international students), as well as the wide-ranging global experience the program provides (no.4 in the world for international course experience). The GEMBA is a 17-month program that combines online learning with in-person modules in six key cities across three continents. Participants gain direct experience in strategic markets and top-tier business hubs such as New York, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Munich, and Madrid, while deepening their understanding of global business practices.

Another reason for IESE’s excellent position in the British publication's ranking is the quality of the participants in the GEMBA program (no.2 in the world for work experience). Participants are typically senior executives with more than 10 years experience in large international companies, which significantly enhances the peer-learning in the classroom.

IESE also stands out for its focus on sustainability and responsible business practices (no.3 in the world for ESG). This FT ranking category assesses the GEMBA program’s content dedicated to responsible leadership, sustainability, social and environmental issues, and climate solutions, particularly how organizations can achieve net zero emissions.

This year, the Financial Times ranking introduced a new category, “alumni network,” in which IESE received a very good score (no.6 in the world). This criterion measures how GEMBA graduates rate the quality and effectiveness of IESE’s alumni network. The school has more than 55,000 alumni in over 150 countries.

Finally, the ranking published today by the FT highlights the high level of satisfaction expressed by alumni regarding their experience at IESE, with a score of 9.63 out of 10 (no.4 in the world).

More information on IESE’s latest rankings.