Guide to the Top Ranked International MBA Programs

There was a time when every student searching for a high quality MBA program headed to one of a handful of schools located in the United States. Harvard and Wharton topped the list of the best MBA programs for decades. While these two iconic programs still rank high, they are facing much competition from other programs, including many in countries such as Great Britain, Spain and Switzerland. Here is a listing of five of the highest ranked International MBA programs.

IESE Business School - University of Navarra Spain

This Spanish business school tops The Economist's list of top International MBA programs and ranks number 6 on the Financial Times 2010 list of top International MBA programs. While the weighted salary of graduates is slightly lower than several other top ranked MBA programs, this Spanish business school receives high marks for career progress.

London School of Business - United Kingdom

The London School of Business tops the Financial Times list of International MBA programs and is ranked in the top ten by The Economist. With an average weighted salary of $142,000 for graduates and a number two ranking for international mobility, this British school offers one of the most competitive MBA programs in the world.

Harvard Business School - United States

The Harvard School of Business's MBA program consistently receives high marks. While it is no longer considered the number one MBA program in the world, it is still among the five best. The Economist ranks Harvard as the fifth best MBA program, while the Financial Times ranks it number three. Harvard MBA graduates can expect to earn an average weighted salary of $162,000, one of the highest of any MBA graduate. Harvard alumni recommend the Harvard Business School more than graduates of any other MBA program. The downside of Harvard is that it falls in the middle of the pack in international mobility.

Wharton School of Business, The University of Pennsylvania - United States

Just like Harvard, the Wharton School of Business was in the past the number one business school in the world. Those wanting the highest quality MBA program flocked to this Eastern Pennsylvania business school.

Stanford Graduate School of Business - United States

MBA graduates from Stanford Graduate School of Business have one of the highest average weighted salaries of all MBA graduates with an average weighted salary of $165,000. Stanford also ranks number 4 on the Financial Times list of international MBA programs and is ranked seventh by the Economist.

There are many more high quality and high-ranking International MBA programs available. For the complete list of MBA, rankings by the Financial Times and The Economist see the link below.

Financial Times 2010 International MBA Ranking
The Economist List of Top International MBA Programs

Sources:
www.ft.com
www.economist.com