QS MBA Rankings 2025: MIT, HEC Paris Lead Globally, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta Among Top Indian Schools

The QS Business Master's Rankings 2025 have been released, showcasing the top business schools and MBA programs worldwide. While global institutions continue to dominate in various categories, several Indian business schools have secured significant positions, reflecting their growing prominence in specialized master's programs. Check List here... 

The QS Business Master's Rankings 2025 have been announced, highlighting top global performers like MIT Sloan and HEC Paris, while Indian institutions such as IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta also secured prominent positions across various categories. These rankings reflect the growing global stature of Indian business schools alongside the world's best.

The QS Business Master's Rankings 2025 have been released, showcasing the top business schools and MBA programs worldwide. While global institutions continue to dominate in various categories, several Indian business schools have secured significant positions, reflecting their growing prominence in specialized master's programs.

Global Leaders in QS Business Master's Programs

In the Master's in Business Analytics category, MIT Sloan leads the global rankings, followed by UCLA (Anderson) in second place. Sharing the third spot are European business giants ESSEC/CentraleSupélec and Ecole Polytechnique/HEC Paris. These institutions are renowned for equipping students with cutting-edge analytical skills that meet the demands of today’s data-driven world.

For the Master's in Finance, Oxford's Said Business School takes the top spot with its MSc Financial Economics, followed by HEC Paris and MIT Sloan in second and third place, respectively. These programs are recognized for their strong emphasis on financial theory, economics, and applied financial tools, preparing graduates for leadership roles in global finance.

In the Master's in Management category, HEC Paris once again takes the lead with its Master in Strategic Management, followed by Stanford Graduate School of Business and ESSEC Business School in third. These programs continue to attract students with a focus on strategic business thinking and global management skills.

Meanwhile, HEC Paris also leads in the Master's in Marketing category, while Michigan (Ross) tops the chart in Supply Chain Management, solidifying their positions as global powerhouses in their respective fields.

Indian Business Schools in Focus

Indian institutions continue to make their mark on the global stage, with several schools ranked across multiple categories in the 2025 QS Business Master's Rankings. Notably, in the Master's in Business Analytics category, IIM Calcutta ranks in the 61-70 bracket, while Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) and Woxsen School of Business are placed in the 101+ bracket.

In the Master's in Finance category, Indian schools such as IIM Kozhikode, Institute Of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad, and International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi have secured places in the 151+ bracket, alongside JAGSoM and Woxsen School of Business.

Indian business schools also feature prominently in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) rankings. IIM Bangalore is the highest-ranked Indian school, coming in at 32nd globally, followed by IIM Calcutta at 48th and IIM Ahmedabad at 56th. Other notable Indian institutions in the MBA category include IIM Lucknow (111-120) and S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (141-150), among others.

In the Master's in Marketing category, IMT Ghaziabad and JAGSoM have been ranked in the 101+ bracket. In the Supply Chain Management category, IIM Udaipur has secured a place in the 51+ bracket, further underscoring its strengths in this specialized area.

Here’s a table summarizing the key rankings of Indian institutions along with the global top performers:

Category	Global Top 3 Institutions	Indian Institutions Ranked
Master's in Business Analytics	1. MIT (Sloan) - Master of Business Analytics	61-70: IIM Calcutta 101+: JAGSoM, Woxsen School of Business
	2. UCLA (Anderson) - Master of Business Analytics
	3. ESSEC/CentraleSupélec, Ecole Polytechnique/HEC Paris - Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics
Master's in Finance	1. Oxford (Said) - MSc Financial Economics	151+: IIM Kozhikode, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, JAGSoM, Woxsen
	2. HEC Paris - Master in International Finance
	3. MIT (Sloan) - Master of Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	1. Stanford Graduate School of Business - MBA	32: IIM Bangalore 48: IIM Calcutta 56: IIM Ahmedabad
	2. Harvard Business School - MBA	111-120: IIM Lucknow 141-150: S.P. Jain Institute, XLRI
	3. INSEAD - MBA	151+: IIM Kozhikode, Indore, Udaipur, Rohtak, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, TAPMI, Woxsen
Master's in Marketing	1. HEC Paris - Master in Marketing	101+: IMT Ghaziabad, JAGSoM
	2. ESSEC Business School - MSc in Marketing Management and Digital
	3. IE Business School - Master in Strategic Marketing and Communications
Master's in Supply Chain Management	1. Michigan (Ross) - Master of Supply Chain Management	51+: IIM Udaipur
	2. WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) - Supply Chain Management
	3. Erasmus (RSM) - Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Key Ranking Criteria

The QS Business Master's Rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation across five major indicators: employability, alumni outcomes, value for money, thought leadership, and class & faculty diversity. With the weightage of employability ranging from 30% to 35%, these rankings highlight the institutions' ability to deliver graduates who are highly sought after in the global job market.

Indian institutions, with their focus on quality education, a strong return on investment, and diverse class profiles, continue to be key players on the global business education map. Their presence across various categories in the QS 2025 rankings reaffirms their growing stature and influence in producing future business leaders.