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You want an MBA? You have options!  

It is highly marketable and widely recognized by employers and peers alike.

An MBA will help polish your business and management skills regardless of your background.

Whether you are “just thinking about it” or seriously pursuing it, you will find the resources you need to choose the right MBA.

MBA Evaluation and Ranking criteria


When you imagine your ideal MBA program, what factors do you consider? Remember, it's not just about the program, it's also about YOU. You need to decide what criteria are important and reflect your needs. In what sort of learning environment do you thrive best? Do you need a program with a flexible schedule? How much of a workload do you think you can handle? You will need to take a number of factors into account when assessing which MBA programs fit your personality and goals. Some of the major areas you may want to consider

  • Reputation and ranking
  • Strengths in specific subject areas
  • Faculty qualifications and expertise
  • Teaching methods
  • Flexibilty of study options
  • Location
  • Class size and profile
  • Student culture
  • Internship opportunities
  • Average starting salary
  • Career placement resources and success
  • Cost

Worldwide Ranking of 100 Best MBA Programs

Worldwide Ranking of Best MBA Ranking - 2009

  1. Harvard Business School  (USA)
  2. INSEAD  (France)
  3. IMD   (Switzerland.)
  4. MIT: Sloan School of Management   (USA)   
  5. Stanford University Graduate School of Business   (USA)
  6. University of Pennsylvania: Wharton Business School (USA)    
  7. University of Chicago Graduate School of Business   (USA)  
  8. Columbia University Graduate School of Business   (USA)  
  9. London Business School   (UK)  
  10. Northwestern University: Kellogg Business School  (USA)
  11. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology   (China)  
  12. New York University: Stern Business School  (USA)  
  13. Dartmouth College: Tuck Business School   (USA)  
  14. University of Oxford: Said  Business School (UK)
  15. University of California at Berkeley: Haas Business School  (USA)  
  16. Cornell University: Johnson Business School  (USA)  
  17. University of Michigan Business School   (USA)
  18. University of Western Ontario: Ivey Business School   (Canada)
  19. Carnegie Mellon University   (USA)  
  20. Duke University: Fuqua Business School  (USA)  
  21. Yale School of Management   (USA)
  22. University of North Carolina: Kenan-Flagler Business School   (USA)
  23. University of Virginia: Darden  Business School (USA)
  24. University of Maryland: Smith Business School  (USA)
  25. IESE   (Spain)
  26. University of Texas at Austin   (USA)
  27. Vanderbilt University: Owen Business School  (USA)
  28. Rotterdam School of Management   (Netherlands)
  29. Heriot Watt University HWU - Edinburgh Business School
  30. Edinburgh University Management School   (UK)
  31. SDA Bocconi   (Italy)
  32. Emory University: Goizueta   (USA)
  33. Georgetown University: McDonough Business School  (USA)
  34. University of Rochester: Simon Business School  (USA)
  35. Instituto de Empresa   (Spain)
  36. University of Southern California: Marshall Business School  (USA)
  37. Washington University: Olin Business School  (USA)
  38. York University: Schulich Business School  (Canada)
  39. Manchester Business School   (UK)
  40. HEC   (France)
  41. Cranfield School of Management   (UK)
  42. Australian Graduate School of Management   (Australia)
  43. Indiana University: Kelley Business School  (USA)
  44. Purdue University: Krannert Business School  (USA)
  45. University of South Carolina: Moore  Business School (USA)
  46. University of Toronto: Rotman Business School  (Canada)
  47. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Business School   (USA)
  48. Indian Institute of Management (India)
  49. Arizona State University   (USA)
  50. McGill University   (Canada)
  51. University of California at Irvine Graduate School of Business    (USA)
  52. University of California at Los Angeles: Anderson   (USA)  
  53. Warwick Business School   (UK)
  54. Babson College: FW Olin Business School  (USA)
  55. Rice University: Jones Business School  (USA)
  56. Thunderbird Business School  (USA)
  57. Melbourne Business School   (Australia)
  58. The University of British Columbia   (Canada)
  59. University College Dublin: Michael Smurfit Business School  (Eire)
  60. ESCP-EAP   (France)
  61. Esade   (Spain)
  62. Imperial College Management School   (UK)
  63. Tulane University: Freeman Business School (USA)
  64. IEP   (France)
  65. Texas A & M University  (USA)
  66. Theseus International Management Institute   (France)
  67. Universiteit Nyenrode   (Netherlands)
  68. University of Georgia: Terry Business School  (USA)
  69. University of Pittsburgh: Katz Business School  (USA)
  70. City University Business School   (UK)
  71. University of Notre Dame   (USA)
  72. The College of William & Mary   (USA)
  73. Strathclyde Graduate School of Business   (UK)
  74. University of Bradford Management Centre   (UK)
  75. Nimbas University   (Netherlands)  
  76. Queen's School of Business   (Canada)
  77. Marriott School at Brigham Young University   (USA)
  78. Case Western Reserve: Weatherhead   (USA)
  79. Michigan State University: Broad  Business School (USA)
  80. Pennsylvania State University: Smeal Business School  (USA)
  81. University of Arizona: Eller Business School  (USA)
  82. McMaster University: DeGroote   (Canada)
  83. Ashridge Management College   (UK)
  84. ITESM: Monterrey Institute of Technology (Mexico)
  85. Nottingham University Business School   (UK)
  86. Leeds University Business School   (UK)
  87. National University of Singapore (Singapore)
  88. Lancaster University Management School   (UK)
  89. ENPC School of International Management   (France)
  90. EM Lyon   (France)
  91. IPADE - The Instituto Panamericano de Alta Direction de Empresa - (Mexico)
  92. University of Alberta   (Canada)
  93. University of Bath School of Management   (UK)
  94. Trinity College Dublin   (Eire)
  95. Concordia University   (Canada)
  96. Coppead University (Brazil)
  97. Norwegian School of Management (Norway)
  98. University of Otago (New Zealand)
  99. Wake Forest University: Babcock Business School    (USA)
  100. University of Iowa: Tippie Business School   (USA)

The following is complete ranking list (by geographic regions and alphabetical order) of best MBA programs worldwide

AFRICA Best 5 MBA Programs

  1. American University of Cairo
  2. Heriot Watt University
  3. University of Cape Town
  4. Stellenbosch University
  5. Wits University

ASIA Ranking of Best 9 MBA Programs

  1. Beijing University (BiMBA)
  2. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  3. City University of Hong Kong
  4. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  5. Nanyang Tech University
  6. National Cheng-chi University
  7. National Cheng-chi University (IMBA)
  8. National University of Singapore -  MBA Program
  9. Universiti Putra Malaysia

LATIN/ SOUTH AMERICA Ranking of Best 4 MBA Programs

  1. ESAN University
  2. Instituto Tecnológico Autonomo de Mexico University
  3. ITESM- Monterrey University
  4. Universidad de Los Andes University

MIDDLE EAST Ranking of Best 2 MBA Programs

  1. American University of Beirut (AUB)
  2. Cyprus International Institute of Management University

OCEANIA Ranking of Best 3 MBA Programs

  1. Macquarie (MGSM) University
  2. Melbourne University
  3. Monash University

CANADA Ranking of Best 11 MBA Programs

  1. Alberta University
  2. British Columbia University
  3. Calgary University
  4. McGill University
  5. McMaster University
  6. Ottawa University
  7. Sherbrooke University
  8. Simon University
  9. Toronto University
  10. University of Victoria 
  11. York University

Access the Online MBA Directory - a comprehensive directory of online MBA programs listed by type of accreditation.

You might think...

...that the only way to get an MBA degree is to attend some prestigious "top" university, to forgo working for two years, and to give up a large chunk of money in the process.

While this used to be the case, it has really become the exception rather than the rule. Business schools everywhere have found ways to make the degree more flexible and more available to different kinds of students.

Even though full-time study has become the exception, there are still good reasons to attend full-time MBA programs. If you are aiming for a "top 10" (or top 20) B-school, you will need some extra help getting accepted. See the Top MBA Schools page for help on "getting in".

You have options!

MBA programs come in all shapes and sizes. Each program varies in its admission requirements, course content, program length, attendance costs, and in many other factors.

The key is to find a program that fits your needs, lifestyle, and budget so you can successfully reach your goals. There is a lot to consider when selecting a program. Use this website as a tool to find the best MBA for you. After all...you have options!

This website will help you:

Start your search now by choosing campus, online, or both and then enter your zip code and "Find A School". You will be taken you to another page where you can browse selected programs.

One Special Note:

An MBA is not for everybody. My intention is to help those who know they want to pursue this degree. If you are unsure about an MBA being right for you, look as some of the topics:

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Top 10 MBA Schools
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Ranking MBA Programs
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Choosing the Best MBA Program
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Distance Education MBA
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MBA Laptop Considerations
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MBA Admission Requirements
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The MBA Entrance Exam
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Paying for MBA Expenses
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MBA Loans
MBA Loans - loans to pay for your MBA education.
MBA Scholarships
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What is an MBA Worth?
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Courses in MBA Programs
Courses in MBA programs include core business coursework as well as advanced or specialized business coursework.
Start a Business of Your Own
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MBA Resources
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MBA Laptop Features
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