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THE University of Strathclyde Business School’s full- time master’s in business administration ( MBA) programme was ranked 63rd in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2016.
Despite competition from schools globally, Strathclyde’s MBA rose 17 places from 80th to 63rd. This position continues to see Strathclyde in the top 10 of UK programmes that made it into the rankings.
Strathclyde’s MBA was also ranked 5th in the world for corporate strategy and 7th in the world under the employment and best value for money categories.
Executive dean Prof David Hillier says, “We are delighted to have such a good showing in the Financial Times rankings, particularly in a year when we celebrate 50 years of the full- time MBA programme and 40 years of our part- time MBA programme.
“Our top 20 position in Europe, together with the fact that we are ranked so high for value for money, is fantastic news. It confirms Strathclyde as a university that has real impact, not only in Scotland but throughout the world.”
Strathclyde is one of 67 institutions in the world to be accredited by the AMBA ( Association of Master of Business Administration), EQUIS ( European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB ( Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, SBS was rated 7th in the UK for its world- leading or internationally excellent research.
The Strathclyde MBA programme can be studied in the UK or via its international centres in Switzerland, Greece, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, Singapore and Malaysia.
The programme comprises compulsory modules supported by a selection of optional in- depth functions, allowing students to tailor the MBA to their career aspirations.
The teamwork approach at Strathclyde is an important aspect of the course.
Strathclyde academicians have expertise in the areas of strategic management, leadership and scenario planning. The staff also undertake a broad range of consultancy activities in the UK and internationally.
For more information, e- mail enquiries@ cdc. edu. my or call 03- 7660 8950.