Bangalore: To help professionals grow their networks and open doors to new opportunities, LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has launched its third annual list of Top MBA programs, ranking the top 100 global business schools that support long-term career growth. This list comes at a time when the share of senior leaders holding an MBA has gone up by 32%, and entrepreneurs holding the degree are up 87% since 2010 on LinkedIn.
The Indian School of Business rose to #5 from #6 last year, while Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad moved up to #17 from #19. New entrants, IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Bangalore ranked #16 and #20, respectively. Stanford University retained its top spot on the global list for another year, followed by Harvard University (#2), INSEAD (#3), and the University of Pennsylvania (#4). Each program on the list was evaluated based on five key pillars: hiring and demand, ability to advance, network strength, leadership potential, and diversity, to determine the ones that best set their alumni for career growth.
Nirajita Banerjee, Senior Managing Editor and Career Expert, LinkedIn News India said, “Choosing an MBA is one of the most important investments you’ll make in yourself. Curriculum is one part, but the networks, confidence, and sense of possibility that come with an MBA can shape your career for decades. Our data shows the right program can accelerate growth, open new doors, and build communities that support you long after graduation. With this list, we hope to give aspiring students and professionals a clearer view of where they can find that blend of skills and support, so they can make decisions that set them up to grow, lead, and thrive.”
Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor, Indian School of Business said, “An MBA is the best degree for someone looking to accelerate their career, broaden their horizons, and unlock leadership opportunities across various sectors. At ISB, our one-year PGP not only imparts skills, but also fosters learnability which is needed to thrive in a changing world. We also aim to build the confidence of our students to lead with purpose. The growing community of over 20,000 ISB alumni worldwide is a testament to how the PGP programme continues to enrich their journeys well beyond the classroom.”