Understanding Rankings
Many media organizations publish some sort of package which ranks business schools against each other. Most rankings measure schools on multiple dimensions with different weightings assigned to different elements.
There are some rankings dimensions that align with Ivey’s program strategies, which centre on student and recruiter satisfaction, and others that do not. On the measures that align with our strategy, we perform well and where we do not, we pay close attention and review the data to determine if there is an opportunity to improve. However, we do not formulate strategy based on their results.
Choosing the right business school for you is not an easy decision and rankings don’t always make the decision easier. As a consumer, you should become familiar with ranking methodology and the dimensions each one focuses on. Beyond rankings, it's important to consider whether a business school is a good fit for you. Prospective students should take into account everything from classroom experience, to meeting career goals and strength of alumni networks when going through the selection process.
Rankings & Accolades
No.1
in Canada
Ranked #1 in Canada by Bloomberg Businessweek for 9 of the past 10 years. (2014-19, 2022-25)*
- #1 in Canada for Networking
- #1 in Canada for Learning
*Ranking canceled in 2020 due to COVID. As a result, Ivey chose not to participate in 2021.
No.1
in Canada
Financial Times Executive Education Ranking 2025.
- #1 in Canada for Custom Programs - 7 years running
- #2 in Canada for Open Programs
- #1 in Canada for participant satisfaction (Open)
- Top 40 globally for Open and Custom Programs
No.52
Globally
LinkedIn Top MBA Programs 2025
- The ranking is based on real outcomes of alumni from top MBA programs.
No.86
Globally
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025
- Top 20 globally for Sector Diversity and ESG
- Top 50 globally for International Mobility
- Top 75 globally for Research, Value for Money, Carbon Footprint, Alumni Network, Career Service, and International Course Experience.
No.56
Globally
Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2024
- #1 in Canada for Overall Satisfaction
- Top 50 globally for Research, Work Experience, and ESG
- #1 in Canada for % of Female Faculty and Students
No.81
Globally
Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2025
- #1 in Canada and Top 50 globally for Career Service, and ESG & Net Zero Teaching
- #1 in Canada and Top 75 globally for Alumni Network, Value for Money, and Carbon footprint
Ivey participates in and provides data for the Financial Times and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Take a close look at the ranking methodology and the dimensions they consider and measure. For example, the Financial Times places a greater emphasis on faculty research than other rankings, whereas Bloomberg Businessweek focuses more on student experience and recruiter satisfaction.
Ivey participates in rankings that are globally recognized and are relatively sound methodologically.
We focus our degree programs around the student experience and recruiter satisfaction. Ivey’s program is an action oriented learning experience designed to accelerate your success in the real world. This emphasis on real-world decision-making is especially noticed by recruiters which often value action over theory. Ivey does particularly well in rankings which emphasize student experience and recruiter satisfaction.