The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been judged number one in The Economist’s MBA global ranking for the quality of students it delivers for the fifth year in a row.
The annual ranking also named the UQ MBA in the top 50 overall MBA programs in the world, and number one in Queensland.
Dean and Head of UQ Business School, Michael Brünig said the ranking reflected both the world-class and regional stature of the UQ MBA.
“UQ Business School has built a competitive international reputation for the excellence of its MBA program and continues to attract the brightest calibre of students,” Professor Brünig said.
“The Economist MBA ranking is a testament to the work and continuous program refinement from our teachers, designers and industry partners to produce an MBA degree that equips graduates with a competitive edge as leaders who are capable of succeeding during global disruption.”
MBA Director at UQ, Nicole Hartley said the ranking surveyed MBA alumni from 2018 and 2019.
“It captured their feedback on several critical success factors, including career opportunities, salary progression, personal education, networks and student quality,” Dr Hartley said.
“It’s the metric of ‘student quality’ that the UQ MBA continues to lead internationally, claiming the number one global position for the fifth consecutive year and overtaking renowned international business schools worldwide.”
She said recruitment focused on attracting a diverse cohort.
“We work hard to ensure our MBA candidates are surrounded by some of the brightest minds in business who challenge and support each other, becoming a strong network post-degree,” Dr Hartley said.
