GUIDE: Top 10 Business Schools in The World

Earning an MBA degree is a great investment. It widens your knowledge base, makes your resume more attractive to prospective employers, helps with job security and most importantly, gives you an opportunity to expand your network. Higher education also provides you with practical skills needed for communication, leadership and management. All of which helps in building a successful career.  So we put together a list of the top business schools in the world to help you make the right decision.

Top 10 Business Schools in the World

Asides from getting a business degree, the institution where your MBA degree is earned has an impact on how it is valued. A highly acclaimed school offers more credibility and even more opportunity to expand your network. Here’s a list of the top business schools in the world in no particular order

EU BUSINESS SCHOOL 

The EU Business school is a private university founded in 1973 and has campuses in Geneva, Montreux(Both in Switzerland), Munich(Germany) and Barcelona(Spain). It offers both onsite and online learning for its students. In 2017, its distance learning program was ranked number one in the world and it also ranked 8th in the QS Top MBA list of Women at Global 200 Business Schools. It boasts of several high profile alumni and affiliations. You should definitely consider this for your business degree. 

SIDNEY INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY 

The Sidney Institute Of Business and Technology establishment offers pre-university foundations and diplomas. After the completion of this program, successful graduates go on to their respective bachelor degrees as second-year students at Western Sydney University. It is a globally recognized educational program and has graduated over 20,000 students since 1997. 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY 

The South Australia Institute of Business and Technology institution serves as a pathway to the University of South Australia. Their diploma is also the equivalent of a first-year for any bachelor’s degree in UniSA. They also share facilities and a campus with UniSA, ensuring the seamless transition. 

Also read: 10 Reasons You Should Get an MBA Degree

LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL 

The London Business School was founded in 1964 and is a subsidiary of the federal University of London. It only runs post-graduate degree programs(Master’s in management and finance, MBA and PhD). LBS has two campuses(London and Dubai) and boasts world-class research institutes. It puts in an extra effort not only in academics but also in teaching leadership and personal development skills. It has so many notable alumni and is ranked number two worldwide. 

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Founded in 1908, the Harvard Business School is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, HBL is directly responsible for multiple American executives, making it an ideal destination to expand your network. They offer many postgraduate courses, including the highly sought after MBA program. It has nine research facilities and is ranked number one in the world by the financial times. 

COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL 

Columbia Business school is one of the six Ivy League schools and among the oldest business schools in the world. Their MBA is of course competitive, drawing in students from all walks of life and with diverse talents. Located in New York, Columbia boasts of active alumni groups and a high starting salary for its graduates. It is ranked at number 7 in the world. 

MIT SLOAN OF MANAGEMENT 

Also known as MIT Sloan or simply Sloan, this institution is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is the business school of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It offers bachelor’s, and multiple postgraduate degree programs, including executive education. It also has to its credit the origination of various finance ideas including the random walk hypothesis and the binomial options pricing model. As such they prioritize innovation and leadership skills taking periods out of the semester to focus on honing these. They also have notable alumni including former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan. It is ranked at number five worldwide. 

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM: BUSINESS SCHOOL 

This establishment offers a plethora of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in economics, management and finance. They have three campuses, one in the UK, China and Malaysia. NUBS is one of the most prestigious universities and is ranked third in the United Kingdom. 

LEEDS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL 

Leeds University Business school offers postgraduate and undergraduate courses in business and economics. Amongst others. Its facilities are excellent, and it is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive institutions. It is ranked number seven in the UK and is in the top 35 universities worldwide. 

WHARTON SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

This establishment has the reputation of being the world’s oldest business school. Established in 1881, it belongs to the Ivy League and offers Bachelor degrees in economics in addition to its revered MB program. They are ranked at number 3 worldwide and number 1 in the United States. 

There are many options for obtaining a business degree, so selecting a reputable school can be difficult. However, with any of the ten business schools we’ve listed, you are guaranteed a sound education and a certificate that opens doors. 

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