Introduction

The QS Online MBA Rankings highlight the best online MBA programs across the globe, looking at factors such as employability, faculty and teaching, class profile and class experience.

The 2024 edition includes a global ranking and four regional rankings:

• Asia-Pacific
• Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Latin America
• North America

Calendar

• 2024 Rankings Publication - April 24, 2024

Indicators

The set of indicators for our Online MBA Ranking and their weights are shown below, please click on the headings below for a more in-depth description.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this ranking, schools offering MBA programs must:

• have at least one graduated class;
• be accredited by either AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, EPAS or QS Stars (at least 3+);
• have on average 20 people in the classroom; and
• have classes roughly 90% taught online (although exceptions could be made on a case by case basis)

Data Submission

The data collection interface for all Business School Program Rankings can be found here.

Please log a ticket at support.qs.com if you do not have a login. Please specify if you would like a login for the business school interface and not Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What are the criteria to participate in the Online MBA Ranking?

To be eligible for this ranking, schools offering MBA programs must:

• have at least one graduated class;
• be accredited by either AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, EPAS, ACBSP or QS Stars (at least 3+);
• have on average 20 people in the classroom; and
• have classes roughly 90% taught online (although exceptions could be made on a case by case basis)

If we have several intakes/cohorts then which incoming class do we report on?

We are looking to capture the essence of your program. The best answer would be to average the cohorts to get your final answer. 

Regarding the applicant/enrollment question: Are you referring to the academic year or the calendar year for the reporting?

As long as you are consistent in reporting (per year) then you are free to use whichever is easier.