IIM Bangalore tops QS Executive MBA Rankings in India, with six Indian schools recognized for their excellence in global business education.

The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024 have, once again, reiterated India’s growing popularity in business education across the world and put the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore at the top. It moved two places up to rank 41 from last year’s rank of 43 and is now the top-ranked business school in India. This rise will not only be a mark of the institute’s constant and relentless pursuit of excellence but also mirror the changing dynamics of executive education in India.

The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024 ranked 194 of the finest Executive MBA programs across 45 countries. To that extent, this is a panoramic view of business education globally. The ranking considers employer reputation, academic reputation, and career outcomes to rank the programs globally. IIM Bangalore, by improving its rank, has shown exemplary performance in each of these parameters and hence becomes an index of excellence in Executive Education.

Global Milieu and Indian Presence

Oxford Business School has moved from last year’s third place to number one globally. This year’s ranking saw HEC Paris, the previous year’s top-ranked school, drop to third. Such changes within the very best characterize competition in global business education and seeking excellence among the finest institutions.

India does well in the QS Executive MBA Rankings, with six institutions representing it. Apart from IIM Bangalore, this includes the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, IIM Kozhikode, the Institute of Management Technology of Ghaziabad, IIM Indore, and the Woxsen School of Business in Hyderabad. Of course, all of these programs are excellent, but such heterogeneous representation across different parts of the country cements India’s commitment to world-class management education at large.

Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

The ISB is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, and it is known for its rigorous and comprehensive management programs. ISB finds a place in the QS Executive MBA Rankings because of its world-class faculty members, innovative design of curriculum, and strong linkages with the business world. It has always stayed at the forefront of executive education and empowers its students with the ability and knowledge to keep pace with the rapidly changing global business scenario.

IIM Kozhikode

Ranked 171–180 globally, IIM Kozhikode has quickly acquired the position of being one of the finest B-schools in the country. Spread across a picturesque new campus in Kozhikode, Kerala, this institute offers a bouquet of management programs—the flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP), and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). The unique stress that IIM Kozhikode places on innovation, diversity, and global exposure has made it a favorite amongst young aspirants desirous of becoming business leaders.

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

This institution is also ranked 171–180 globally and is positioned in the state of Uttar Pradesh, far from Delhi. Strong pedagogy at IMT Ghaziabad only places the same at the forefront with PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), Executive PGDM, and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) programs. Geographical location and strong linkages with the industry provide ample opportunities for practical learning and career advancement.

IIM Indore

Ranked 181+ globally, IIM Indore comes under the category of new IIMs; still, it has erected the presence of a leading business school in India. The institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, offers a wide array of management courses tailored to meet the changing requirements of the business world. It is because of the commitment of IIM Indore to excellence and innovation that it finds its place among the top Business Schools in the country.

Woxsen School of Business

Located in Hyderabad, Telangana, Woxsen School of Business is a private institution with some of the most innovative programs and industry-focused curriculum. It is ranked 181+ globally and offers quite enriching programs such as PGDM, Executive Education, and a very unique Global MBA through its tie-ups with several international universities. Through experiential learning and global exposure, it has carved an important place in the field of business education.

Conclusion

The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024 have as many as six Indian business schools ranked, proving the country’s growing stature in global business education. IIM Bangalore rises to the 41st position globally to prove leadership in this domain, with other institutions like ISB, IIM Kozhikode, IMT Ghaziabad, IIM Indore, and Woxsen School of Business continuing to uphold standards of excellence. As India innovates and leads in executive education, these institutions are better positioned to help shape the future leaders of the global business world.