Õ¬Äе¼º½ is celebrating a record five years as the leading MBA provider in Australia and the Asia-Pacific in .
today named the school’s as the number one MBA outside Europe and North America for the fifth year running.
Internationally, it has raised its rank by six places to become one of the top 10 MBA programs in the world.
Õ¬Äе¼º½ Business School Dean said was one of the most influential and authoritative rankings worldwide, and took account of feedback from current students and recent graduates and the outcomes they achieved.
”The announcement confirms the results from the latest AFR-BOSS survey, Australia’s only independent MBA ranking, which, since 2013, has identified the Õ¬Äе¼º½ Business School MBA as the best in the country,” he said.
“The Õ¬Äе¼º½ Business School has built an international reputation for excellence in business education and established itself as a leader in the Asia-Pacific region.
“The School competes with the best in the world. For our students, this creates opportunities for career advancement and personal growth other schools in our region simply cannot offer.”
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Joanne Wright said Õ¬Äе¼º½ had established its position as part of a global elite of MBA providers.
“As this latest ranking confirms, we can compete with the best in the world and offer a genuine alternative to the major US institutions,” she said.
“This is consistent with our in a range of prestigious international rankings this year, with Õ¬Äе¼º½ placing 55th globally and second in Australia in the , and 43rd globally and third in Australia in the .”
MBA Program Director said becoming a business leader was not just about learning management theory, but also about developing the wisdom to apply that knowledge to resolve problems, inspire and motivate others, and bring about systemic change.
“Our MBA balances academic rigour with practical experience,” she said.
“Students have opportunities to work alongside CEOs to resolve real business issues. They collaborate with other leading business schools to help companies enter international markets, work on community projects and gain insight into emerging economies through immersion tours.”
The program has also been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Australia’s most influential rating body, the Graduate Management Association of Australia, for 11 consecutive years.
To find out more about Õ¬Äе¼º½ Business School’s MBA program, including flexible study options, immersive learning opportunities, exclusive international partnerships and extensive career support, register for the on 19 October.
Media: Õ¬Äе¼º½ Business School Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator Janardan Kewin j.kewin@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3346 3296.