Master’s programmes recognised in top university rankings
Newcastle University Business School has been recognised in both the QS Business Master’s Rankings and the QS MBA Ranking 2025.
24 September 2024
The annual QS MBA and university rankings provide a comprehensive list of the best business schools to study a specialised Master’s programme.
MBA enters top 50 in Europe
Our MBA programme has entered top 50 in Europe overall.
The programme was also recognised for diversity, ranking 85th globally, and employability, ranking 44th in Europe.
On our MBA programme, students develop capabilities and knowledge that will set them apart in any industry or entrepreneurial venture. Students hone their leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills. They also work to improve their performance through a range of modules throughout the 12-month course.
MBA modules include:
- Business in Action
- Corporate Social Responsibility and the challenge of Ethical Business
- Boardroom Challenge
- Personal Development Experience
Dr Lucy Hatt, MBA Programme Lead at the Business School said: "I am very proud to see Newcastle University's MBA programme recognised among the top 50 globally in the QS rankings.
"We live in a paradoxical world. Technological and digital transformations demand our most fully human selves, especially our moral and ethical perspectives.
"In the face of potentially overwhelming existential threats from climate change, we have to hold on to the belief that our handprint can make a difference. In a world that is more globally connected than it’s ever been, we have to take a holistic view, whilst customising our offer to an individual scale.
"The Newcastle MBA enables learners to navigate these tensions and find their purpose through developing a deeper understanding of their strengths, articulating their passions, and understanding where best to focus their efforts in order to address the needs of the world today and tomorrow.
"We will continue to innovate and evolve, ensuring that the Newcastle University MBA remains a leading choice for people who want to make a positive difference in the world through doing business."
Global recognition for Master’s programmes
The QS Business Master’s Rankings 2025 also reinforced the position for our Master’s taught programmes, with the following rankings:
- Top 35 for employability globally for Marketing
- Top 60 for diversity globally and top 75 for employability globally for Finance
- Top 75 for employability globally and top 100 for thought leadership globally for Management
- Top 25 for employability globally and top 35 for alumni outcomes globally for Supply Chain Management
It is great to see our MBA and Master’s programmes continuing to rank among the best programmes in the world. These latest rankings particularly reflect our strong commitment to the employability of our graduates.