Top Indian Business Schools Rise In Global Executive MBA Rankings

The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA programme is now ranked first in the Financial Times EMBA Rankings, climbing from fourth place last year. Offered jointly by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School, the programme recorded an average alumni salary of $607,684 three years after completion, adjusted for purchasing power parity.

Indian Institutions Improve

Indian representation has improved on the global list. The Indian School of Business climbed 15 positions to reach 38th place from 53rd, with its Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives reporting an average alumni salary of $420,715. Meanwhile, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore moved up to 64th from 72nd, with its two-year part-time MBA recording an average alumni salary of $285,934.

Global Shifts

Other leading programmes saw notable movement as well. IESE Business School climbed 11 places to third, the National University of Singapore Business School rose 14 places to ninth, Cambridge Judge moved up 10 places to tenth, and Guanghua-Kellogg advanced four places to sixth. Washington University's Olin Business School fell seven places to eighth, though its WashU-Fudan EMBA recorded the highest average alumni salary among the top 10 listed programmes at $649,429.

Context

Business school rankings use metrics like alumni salaries adjusted for purchasing power parity to compare institutions across different countries on a fair basis. These figures reflect average earnings three years after finishing the course rather than direct currency conversions or guaranteed individual pay hikes.