Ivey has been recognized among the world’s leading business schools, ranking 25th globally in the Financial Times’ latest assessment of research impact. The result represents a rise of five spots from last year, also placing Ivey first among Canadian business schools.
The ranking identifies the School’s growing influence in shaping business thinking through research that has the power to inform decision-makers across all sectors.
Ivey Dean Julian Birkinshaw said the recognition reflects Ivey’s commitment to research that advances understanding while remaining useful for business and policy-makers.
“We believe the best research doesn’t just describe the world, it helps leaders make better decisions,” he said. “This ranking underscores our focus on producing work that combines academic excellence with real-world relevance.”
The Financial Times ranking also found business cases authored by Ivey are the second most used worldwide, reflecting the School’s focus on producing material that resonates with classrooms and learners around the globe.
Birkinshaw added that Ivey’s strength in case writing continues to distinguish the School globally.
“Writing cases allows our faculty to translate real business challenges into powerful learning experiences,” he said. “It’s through this work that we help students and executives bridge theory and practice.”
The Financial Times assessment considers high-quality, peer-reviewed research published in the past five years that is widely cited in leading academic journals, referenced in government and think-tank reports, downloaded by readers outside universities, or discussed online and on social media.
It also places value on research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing work that addresses societal needs. In addition, schools earn credit for authors who write widely used teaching cases that provide insights for students and executives.
The result reinforces Ivey’s position among the world’s premier business schools for research and teaching impact.
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