Management degrees, particularly MBAs, are widely regarded as a gateway to lucrative careers and prestigious job opportunities. For working professionals seeking to advance their careers while continuing their jobs, executive MBA (EMBA) programs offer a viable option. The QS Executive MBA Rankings for 2024 highlight the leading global institutions offering these programs.
According to the QS Executive MBA Ranking 2024, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore is the top management college in India for executive MBA programs, holding the 41st position globally. QS has recognized 194 top management colleges across 45 countries that offer executive MBAs. Six Indian business schools have been featured in this list.
Top Executive MBA Colleges in India:
- IIM Bangalore: 41
- Indian School of Business (ISB): 101-110 (a decline from last year’s 100th place)
- IIM Kozhikode: 171-180
- IMT Ghaziabad: 171-180
- IIM Indore: 181+
- Woxsen School of Business: 181+
QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024 Global Top 10:
- Oxford (Said)
- IESE Business School
- HEC Paris
- MIT (Sloan)
- London Business School
- Penn (Wharton)
- Northwestern (Kellogg)
- Yale School of Management
- INSEAD
- IE Business School
Despite maintaining its position as the leading Indian institute for executive MBA programs, IIM Bangalore has experienced a slight decline in its global ranking, dropping from 36th place in 2020 to 39th. The school achieved a score of 63.6 points in 2020. This year, IIM Bangalore continues to lead Indian institutions, but only one Indian school, IIM Bangalore, made it into the global top 100, compared to two last year.
The Indian School of Business, which holds the second spot in India, has also seen a decline in its global ranking, falling from 50th place in 2020 to the 101–110 range this year.
In the Asia-Pacific region, IIM Bangalore secured the 10th position, leading Indian institutions. IIM Kozhikode and ISB jointly achieved the 16th spot in the Asia-Pacific sub-category.
