AGSM EMBA ranks among world’s top 20 per cent in QS 2025 Executive MBA rankings
AGSM @ ݮƵ Business School ranks 32nd globally in the QS 2025 Global EMBA rankings.
Image credit: Tim Bale (AGSM Executive MBA 2023), Director of Bradfield Development Authority. Photo captured by The Garden Agency as part of an AGSM @ ݮƵ Business School campaign highlighting the impact of our alumni.
AGSM @ ݮƵ Business School’s Executive MBA (EMBA) has again been ranked among the world’s top Executive MBA programs in the global released today.
Overall, the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) ranked 32nd globally out of 205 EMBA programs – placing it among the top 20 per cent globally. It also ranked 5th in Asia Pacific - out of 31 other Asia Pacific programs.
“AGSM’s continued presence among the top Executive MBA programs globally reflects the consistent quality and relevance of our program,” said Professor Frederik Anseel, Dean of ݮƵ Business School.
“As the number of programs assessed grows each year, it’s a strong endorsement of the value we provide to professionals seeking to lead through complexity and create meaningful impact. We’re proud to offer a program that combines flexibility, academic rigour and a powerful peer network.”
Professor Frederik Anseel, Dean of ݮƵ Business School
The QS global EMBA rankings consider five key performance indicator groups: Career Outcomes, Diversity, Employer Reputation, Executive Profile, and Thought Leadership. AGSM ranked highly in Career Outcomes, positioning 35th with an earned score of 82.0 out of 100 – around 22 points ahead of the global average.
“AGSM’s Executive MBA continues to be recognised among the world’s leading part-time MBA programs, attracting executives from a wide range of business, government and for-purpose organisations who want to develop the leadership skills needed to influence systemic change in business, institutions, markets, and policy,” says Professor Anseel.
“This reflects our commitment to supporting students in building careers that matter – careers that are not only successful, but purposeful and impactful over the long-term.”
In addition to Career Outcomes, AGSM scored 80.6 for Thought Leadership, around 35 points ahead of the global average. AGSM scored 62.4 for Employer Reputation, more than the global mean of 49.2.
“Our focus is on helping develop leadership capabilities in our EMBA program – building the mindset, skills and networks needed to navigate complexity, lead with purpose, and stay adaptable throughout a career. These results show that our graduates are not only advancing quickly, but doing so in ways that matter,” says Professor Anseel.
“Our strongest result in this year’s rankings was in Career Outcomes, and this reflects how our experiential programs support students in building careers that matter – careers that are not only successful, but purposeful and impactful over the long-term.” he says.
“This recognition reaffirms our role as a Business School that not only delivers excellent outcomes for students but contributes meaningfully to the conversations shaping the future of business and society.”
“AGSM’s continued strong performance in Employer Reputation is a clear signal that our graduates are delivering real value in the workplace,” says Associate Professor Michele Roberts, AGSM Director and ݮƵ Business School Associate Dean (Post Experience).
“This recognition reflects how well we align our programs with industry expectations – equipping leaders with the capabilities, confidence and perspective needed to navigate today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities.”
“We focus not just on helping students move forward in their careers, but on preparing them for long-term impact – to build careers that matter, in organisations and communities that benefit from their leadership.”
Associate Professor Michele Roberts, AGSM Director and ݮƵ Business School Associate Dean (Post Experience)
This is the ninth year that QS has released a global ranking for Executive MBA programs, which includes data collected from schools, students, academics, and employers. For the 2025 QS EMBA Rankings, 50 countries, 61,005 employers, and 48,166 academics were surveyed globally.
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