The Sheffield MBA is recognised in CEO Magazine’s 2024 Global MBA Rankings

The 2024 CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings place the Sheffield University Management School MBA in Tier One

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Sheffield University Management School is delighted to announce that The Sheffield MBA has been ranked in Tier One in CEO Magazine’s 2024 Global MBA Rankings.

CEO Magazine has been showcasing top business and management schools from around the globe since it launched in 2008. The Global MBA Rankings were launched in 2012. Participation  in this year’s rankings has increased by 13%, with the rankings including 139 schools, offering 284 different programmes in 24 countries.

Using a ranking system weighted towards fact-based criteria, CEO Magazine aims to provide prospective students with a performance benchmark for MBA programmes around the world. The rankings take into consideration the following data points:

  • Quality of Faculty
  • International Diversity
  • Class Size
  • Accreditation
  • Faculty to Student Ratio
  • Price
  • International Exposure
  • Work Experience
  • Professional Development
  • Gender Parity
  • Delivery methods

The complete CEO Magazine 2024 Global MBA Rankings can be viewed in the latest edition of CEO Magazine, and on the magazine’s website.

View the full rankings online

The Sheffield MBA is a full time programme taught on campus at Sheffield University Management School, which is Triple Crown accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The programme is structured around three core pillars of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Consultancy. Students will be able to understand and adapt to complex situations, solve challenges, and lead their organisations forward.

Dr Sabrina Thornton, The Sheffield MBA Programme Director, said “The Sheffield MBA holds a special place as our flagship programme at Sheffield University Management School where our students experience the remarkable acceleration, transformation, and innovation in their self-development. Our students learn alongside a diverse cohort of talented professionals and become part of our global Sheffield MBA alumni network. The MBA education is guided by our world-leading academics who are experts in their fields and passionate about the transformative impact of their research and teaching. Throughout the programme, students engage with a diverse range of local and international organisations in our vibrant business communities, and they have the flexibility to tailor their learning as well as skills and career development to realise their career ambitions.”

Professor Fraser McLeay, Interim Dean, added “Our MBA prioritises the Personal, Professional and Career Development of each student. With a focus on cultivating their self-awareness, building confidence and resilience, students are empowered with the skills, tools, insights, and networks for their on-going professional and career development leading to a successful path forward. Applications are still open for this prestigious programme and scholarships are available for driven and ambitious candidates. We limit the number of candidates to less than 50 students to ensure a bespoke and interactive learning experience.”

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