Koç GSB is the Only School from Türkiye to Make the FT Emba Ranking 2024

The Financial Times (FT), one of the world's most prestigious publications, evaluates “Executive MBA” (EMBA) programs around the world every year. The only school from Türkiye in this year's FT ranking was Koç University Graduate School of Business Administration. Koç University Graduate School of Business, which has held the first place among Turkish schools for 11 years, entered the top 50 in the worldwide list and ranked 44th. It was also ranked among the best in the world with 49% female faculty members in the evaluation.

Koç University Graduate School of Business (GSB), with its Executive MBA (EMBA) master's program for executives, was the only school from Türkiye to be included in the Financial Times' (FT) ranking of the top 100 Executive MBA programs worldwide this year.

Koç University GSB, which scored above average in the top 100, ranked 44th this year, maintaining its first place in Türkiye for 11 years.

The Financial Times ranking evaluates 17 key criteria, including graduates' career advancement, the strength of the school's alumni network, salary increases post-graduation, gender balance among faculty, the program’s international recognition, and the number of faculty publications in prestigious FT 50 journals.

Koç University Graduate School of Business was recognized by the Financial Times for having one of the highest percentages of female faculty-standing at 49%.

Koç GSB's EMBA program also stood out in the salary increase ratio, a crucial criterion in the Financial Times rankings that evaluates graduates' career advancement. Koç EMBA graduates experienced an 81% salary increase over the past three years, positioning Koç GSB among the top 20 globally in this category.

Additionally, Koç GSB ranked 33rd in the alumni network effectiveness category, which evaluates the opportunities provided to alumni.

Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Aydınoğlu, Director of Koç University Graduate School of Business, shared her thoughts on this year's ranking: "The Financial Times 2024 Executive MBA ranking the strength of our well-structured academic curriculum, which is aligned with the ongoing transformation in the business world, and highlights our leadership on a global scale. As the only institution from Türkiye to be included, we proudly secure a position in the global top 50. Our distinction is further underscored by a 49% female faculty ratio. This achievement not only reflects the overall competency of our graduates, students, and faculty, but also results from our international accreditations and our vision to develop socially responsible leaders who shape a sustainable future and contribute to society. We are committed to driving our institution forward with the support of our dedicated faculty and staff, vast alumni network, and robust partnerships with local and global stakeholders.”