A Track Record That Speaks For Itself

The Financial Times EMBA Ranking

The Financial Times Executive MBA (EMBA) Ranking is one of the most respected global benchmarks for executive education, evaluating programs across criteria such as career progression, salary increase, international diversity, and alumni satisfaction. Each year, the FT assesses over 100 EMBA programs worldwide, offering a comprehensive view of how institutions perform in preparing senior professionals for leadership roles in an increasingly globalized business environment.

13-times World’s No.1 EMBA

The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA has long been recognized as one of the world’s leading programs, ranked No. 1 globally by the Financial Times a record 13 times — an achievement unmatched by any other EMBA. Across the years 2007, 2009–2013, 2016, 2018–2020, 2022, 2023 and most recently in 2026, the program has consistently demonstrated its leadership in executive education through its No.1 spot.

Jointly offered by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, our program has consistently been recognized among the world’s leading Executive MBA programs for its outstanding impact on participants’ careers, leadership development, and global business perspectives.

Latest Ranking Results

The latest ranking reflects our program’s continued excellence across key performance indicators, including career progression, alumni outcomes, international student body, and the strength of our global network. The achievement reinforces our unique position at the intersection of East and West, equipping senior executives with the strategic insight and leadership capabilities required to navigate an increasingly complex global business environment.

The ranking also underscores the exceptional strength of our Kellogg-HKUST alumni community. Ranked No. 1 globally in the Alumni Network category, we continue to cultivate a powerful international community of senior executives, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Spanning geographies and sectors, this lifelong network facilitates business opportunities, strategic partnerships, professional exchange and career advancement.

Further validating the program’s transformative career impact, our graduates reported an average “Salary Today” of USD 607,684 (over HKD 4.7 million) and an average 69% salary increase following graduation. The program also achieved an outstanding overall satisfaction score of 9.73 out of 10, reflecting alumni confidence in the quality of the learning experience, the achievement of career goals, and the enduring value of the global Kellogg-HKUST EMBA network.

View this year’s ranking result here.

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