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Ivey in the Rankings

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 and Accolades

 

Number One
For seven years, Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked Ivey the No. 1 MBA program in Canada (2014-2019, 2022)*

*Ranking canceled in 2020 due to COVID. As a result, Ivey chose not to participate in 2021.

 

Number One
In 2022, the Financial Times ranked our Executive Education program #1 Overall in Canada. Our Custom programs have also ranked #1 for four years in a row (2018-2022, no ranking in 2021) and our Open programs ranked #1 in Canada (5th globally).

 

Number One

In 2021, The Economist (Full-time MBA ranking) ranked our MBA Program No. 1 in Canada for:

  • Education Experience (9th globally)
  • Alumnus/Student Assessment of Career Services (11th globally)
  • Student Quality (43rd globally). 

 

Medal
In 2015, the School received a bronze medal in the Nurturing Employability category at the prestigious Wharton-QS Stars ReImagine Education Awards.

 

Bloomberg Businessweek 2022 International MBA ranking*

 

School Overall Score
Western (Ivey) 75.1
HEC Montreal 72.8
Toronto Metropolitan University (Rogers) 71.6
Queen's (Smith) 71.0
McGill (Desautels) 70.7
Concordia (Molson) 68.7

*This ranking favours schools with satisfied students, alumni and recruiters.

 

The Economist 2021 Full-time MBA ranking*

 

School Rank
Schulich 21
Ivey 56
Queen's 57
Concordia 68
Ryerson 83
HEC Montréal 84
Rotman N/A

*This ranking favours schools with satisfied students and many international students who find placement in countries with high PPP.

 

Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2023*

 

School Rank
Rotman 67
Queen's 71=
McGill 83
Ivey 84

*This ranking favours schools with strong research programs and many international students who find placement in countries with high PPP. View the methodology.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Ivey participates in and provides data for the Financial Times, The Economist and Bloomberg Businessweek.

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