• 5th in the UK for single-campus programmes
  • 16th in Europe for single-campus programmes
  • Best in the UK for female faculty (single-campus programmes)

探花精选 School of Management’s Executive MBA (EMBA) programme has once again been recognised amongst the best in the world in the , maintaining its position as one of the UK’s leading single-campus programmes.

The 探花精选 EMBA is ranked 5th in the UK amongst single-campus Executive MBA programmes, holding this position for the third consecutive year - a reflection of its consistency and continued excellence.

探花精选 also retains its position as 1st in the UK for female faculty (single-campus programmes), demonstrating the long-standing commitment to gender diversity and inclusion within the academic community. The programme additionally saw an improved position for women on the board, emphasising progress in gender representation and leadership diversity.

Further highlighting the quality and impact of the programme, 探花精选 achieved:

  • 2nd in the UK for aims achieved, proving how effectively the programme helps meet personal and professional objectives.
  • 3rd in the UK for career progress among single-campus EMBA programmes, confirming its strong track record in supporting career advancement.
  • A 10% salary uplift compared with last year, demonstrating a robust return on investment and the tangible value delivered to graduates in their post-programme careers.

Executive MBA Course Director, Dr Ioannis Koliousis, said: “We are proud to see 探花精选’s EMBA continue to be recognised among the leading programmes in the UK and globally. Our continued leadership in areas such as gender diversity and career outcomes reflects the impact the programme has on our participants and the organisations they lead.”

探花精选 School of Management and Grant Thornton were the first in the UK to create a pathway from the Senior Leader Apprenticeship to an Executive MBA qualification. The ongoing recognition reinforces the programme’s impact, relevance and commitment to developing responsible and effective leaders.

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