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London, Jan 31, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - London Business School's MBA programme has been ranked number one in the world for the third year running in the annual Financial Times MBA ranking published today.
The School has been in the top ten since the ranking was launched in 1999 and shares the top spot this year with University of Pennsylvania: Wharton.
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean of London Business School, said: "We are very proud to have retained the top spot. This is a great tribute to everyone associated with the School who has helped us maintain our quality."
The rankings highlight the global nature of the School, with specific reference to the high proportion of international students (92 percent) and faculty (85 percent).
Sheng Li, a current London Business School MBA student said: "London Business School is the place where you see yourself growing at a fascinating speed in all areas. The intellectual challenge and the sense of achievement brought by this international community are unparalleled."
Derek Shi, a student of London Business School MBA course 2011 added, "London Business School offers a life-changing education experience in many aspects, from culture, academics, friendship to career. The MBA program significantly broadens my horizon not only in business but all parts of life. I am proud to become a member of this outstanding global community."
The ranking also draws out earning potential, with London Business School students earning a 132 percent increase in salary three years after graduating compared to when they started their degree. The School reported an employment rate of 91 percent for MBA graduates within three months of graduating in 2010, a ten percentage point increase on the 2009 figures. The School also took the second spot for aims achieved, highlighting that the School delivered on the students' objectives.
The top ten business schools worldwide, as ranked by the Financial Times are: London Business School (1), University of Pennsylvania: Wharton (1), Harvard Business School (3), Insead (4), Stanford University GSB (5), Hong Kong UST Business School (6), Columbia Business School (7), IE Business School (8), MIT Sloan School of Management (9) and Iese Business School (10).
This ranking's methodology uses data provided by business schools and their alumni who graduated three years ago, examining three categories: alumni salaries and career development, diversity and international reach of the business school and the MBA programme, and the research capabilities of each school.
The full report is available on the FT website
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-rankings-2011
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