- The QS Executive MBA Rankings highlight the best programmes across the globe
- A total of 205 programmes were evaluated by QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- The Aston Executive MBA was highlighted for its career outcomes and executive profile.
Aston University’s Executive MBA has been ranked 89th in the world in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025.
The Rankings highlight the best MBA programmes across the world and are based on several datasets relating to employability outcomes, programme recognition among employers, the quality and diversity of students, faculty and teaching and research and innovation. The Aston Executive MBA was highlighted for its employability and career outcomes alongside teaching excellence.
The Aston Executive MBA is designed for experienced professionals seeking to lead with impact, drive strategic change and influence at the highest levels. Its flexible, modular structure allows participants to balance demanding work schedules while applying new insights directly to their organisations in real time. With a global outlook and local relevance, the programme equips managers with international business acumen while remaining grounded in real-world industry challenges.
Participants benefit from a personalised executive journey, including tailored leadership development, executive coaching, and optional specialisations that align with individual career goals. Managers leave empowered with the experience, confidence and connections to shape the future of business.
It is the latest global accolade for Aston Business School, which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, having seen success in the latest CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings, with the Executive MBA programme ranked third in the UK (36th globally).
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, said:
“Aston University’s latest QS world rankings for MBA's reaffirm our global reputation for excellence in Business & Management Studies by placing our postgraduate and executive education at 89th in the world.
“I am delighted that Aston is ranked in the top 10% of institutions globally.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our exceptional staff and stakeholders and highlights the strength of our programmes in developing strategic leaders through an innovative curriculum, immersive learning, business engagement and a truly global student experience.”
- Notes to Editors
About Aston University
For over 130 years, Aston University has been making our world a better place through education, research and innovation. Our history is intertwined with the remarkable city of Birmingham, once the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and now the thriving base for an innovation ecosystem of global significance, which Aston is co-creating.
Our vision is to be a leading university for science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
Aston focuses on high-quality, exploitable research that has an impact on society through medical breakthroughs, advancements in engineering, policy and practice in government, and the strategies and performance of business.
The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as Continuing Professional Development solutions.
Thanks to its focus on delivering excellent outcomes for students, Aston University's reputation continues to grow. It was recognised as the Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Success 2025, is 2nd in England for social mobility (2023 HEPI Social Mobility Index), and is top 20 for graduate salaries (2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes).
Aston University is now defining its place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
For media inquiries in relation to this release, contact Sam Cook, Press and Communications Manager, on (+44) 7446 910063 or email: s.cook2@aston.ac.uk
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