QS Business Master's & Global MBA Rankings: 6 programs among the world's best
Six emlyon business school programs are ranked among the world's best in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. The Master in Management - Grande Ecole enters the global Top 15 in its category, while the International MBA continues its upward trajectory, climbing seven places in the worldwide ranking. All ranked Master's programs are also positioned within the European Top 15. These results highlight emlyon's position as a leading European business school, offering students high-level academic training and strong return on investment.
emlyon's Master's programs ranked among Europe's Top 15
In the 2027 edition of the QS Business Master’s Rankings, emlyon business school's programs confirm their position among the best programs worldwide. All ranked Master's programs are placed within the European Top 15, while the Programme Grande École reaches a new milestone by entering the global Top 15 in its category.
Master in Management - Grande École (Master in Management category): 15th worldwide (+1 place) and 4th in France. It gains three places and also ranks 8th worldwide for the "Return on Investment" criterion
MSc in Finance (Master in Finance category): 22nd worldwide and 4th in France. It also remains in the global Top 5 for the "Return on Investment" criterion
MSc in International Marketing & Business Development (Master in Marketing category): 11th worldwide and 4th in France
Master in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Strategy (Business Analytics category): 33rd worldwide and 5th in France. It particularly stands out on the "Diversity" criterion, ranking 4th worldwide
MSc in Supply Chain & Purchasing Management (Master in Supply Chain Management category): 7th worldwide and 2nd in France. The program also distinguishes itself by ranking 4th worldwide for "Diversity" and 10th worldwide for "Thought Leadership".
emlyon’s International MBA entering world Top 50 for the first time
After entering the global Top 50 last year, emlyon business school's International MBA confirms its positive momentum in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 (Global MBA category). The program climbs seven places and now ranks 42nd worldwide, while also entering the European Top 20 with a gain of two positions compared with the previous edition.
Ranked 5th in France, emlyon's International MBA also stands out across several key indicators assessed by QS:
11th worldwide and 10th in Europe for "Value for Money", which measures the program's return on investment in relation to tuition fees and career outcomes.
24th worldwide and 15th in Europe for "Diversity", which evaluates the diversity of nationalities and genders among students and faculty members, reflecting the international and inclusive environment offered by emlyon.
40th worldwide and 14th in Europe for "Alumni Outcomes", which measures graduates' professional success and the impact of the alumni network following completion of the program.
How are the QS Business Master's Rankings and Global MBA Rankings established?
The QS rankings are based on a combination of data submitted by institutions and external indicators.
Among the main criteria taken into account are:
Employer Reputation (30%)
Academic Reputation (15%)
Research Impact (2.5%)
Alumni Outcomes (15%)
This methodology aims to assess both the academic quality of programs, their recognition among employers, and their impact on graduates' professional careers.