Stanford Graduate School of Business is the number one MBA program in the world in 2024, according to LinkedIn's ranking. Published by the platform, Global MBA List As of this year, eight of the top 10 institutions are in the United States.
Programs were evaluated based on five key criteria: placement, career development opportunities, potential network, leadership potential, and gender equality. Only accredited MBA programs with at least 1,500 alumni and at least 400 graduates between 2019 and 2023 could be included in the list.
Getting an MBA is not only expensive, it's also time-consuming: at top schools, it can cost up to $200,000 and require a two-year commitment.
“Professionals should carefully study the pros and cons of an MBA.” He said “An MBA should not be viewed as a magic bullet that automatically leads to more money or a higher management position,” Pooja Chhabria, a senior executive at LinkedIn, told CNBC.
While some choose business school to change their careers, others hope it will accelerate their professional development. The curriculum can help students develop their problem-solving skills through real-world business projects and case studies. On the other hand, one of the biggest benefits of earning an MBA—especially at a top 10 university—is access to a first-class network. Not only can you make lifelong friends, you can build relationships that can open doors in the business world for decades to come.
Let's see what are the best MBA programs in the world for 2024 according to LinkedIn:
- Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Location: Stanford, California, USA)
- INSEAD (Locations: Fontainebleau, France; Singapore; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; San Francisco, California, United States)
- Harvard Business School (Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
- Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania, Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
- Sloan School of Management (MIT, Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA)
- Indian School of Business (Locations: Hyderabad and Mohali, India)
- Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University, Location: Evanston, Illinois, USA)
- Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth College, Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, USA)
- Columbia Business School (Location: New York, USA)
- Booth School of Business (University of Chicago, Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA)
