Media Rankings

There is no doubt that media rankings have increased the visibility of business education worldwide. Yet, there are growing concerns regarding these media rankings. Many believe the various ranking methods are fundamentally flawed, and mounting evidence suggests that the pressures for individual programs to perform in the rankings have had negative impacts on the industry. AACSB International, in its efforts to advance quality management education worldwide, has continued to monitor this issue.

Rankings Resources

The Business School Rankings Dilemma
(2005). Concerned by the proliferation of media rankings and their potential for negative impact, the AACSB Committee on Issues in Management Education appointed a task force to explore the effects on business schools, as well as AACSB International’s role in defining quality in MBA programs and assisting prospective students to decide among program alternatives. The report articulates the task force’s findings and offers several recommendations.

Understanding the Rankings—For Students
For students, the key to using the rankings effectively is to understand what they measure and if what they measure fits what you are looking for in a school. The AACSB International student website, BestBizSchools.com, provides an area within each section on the most common business school rankings, as well as a search tool to locate AACSB-accredited programs.

Articles, Reports, and Dialogue
Browse articles and reports on the topic of business school rankings. Login to AACSB Exchange, and in the administrator resource library search for documents tagged “Rankings.”