Leeds ranked in top 100 QS Business Master's Rankings 2024 

The QS Business Master's Rankings 2024 has placed three Leeds programmes in the top 100 globally for their subject area. 

The Leeds MSc Business Analytics and Decision Sciences, and MSc Management programmes both improved their positions from last year, and along with MSc International Marketing Management, all three have been ranked in the global top 100 for their subject area in the recent QS Business Masters Rankings 2024.  

The QS Business Masters Rankings highlight the best graduate masters programmes from across the world. Each ranking is compiled on the basis of five key metrics, including employability, thought leadership and alumni outcomes. The backbone of the ranking data is the QS Global Employer Survey, which asks employers to select the schools that they prefer to hire from. 

Executive Dean, Professor Julia Bennell, commented: 

To see our masters programmes consistently ranked by QS is a testament to the calibre of our graduates and alumni, as well as the teaching and rigorous research on which we base our programmes.

“With the inclusion of our MSc International Marketing Management course this year and jumping up the rankings in both MSc Business Analytics and Decision Sciences, and MSc Management, we couldn’t be more pleased to be offering our cohorts the kind of knowledge they need to become global citizens, capable of solving the social, economic and environmental challenges to come”.

MSc Business Analytics and Decision Sciences  

In the QS Business Master’s Ranking: Business Analytics, the MSc Business Analytics and Decision Sciences programme at Leeds has been ranked 61st-70th globally, up from 71-80th in the 2023 rankings.  

MSc International Marketing Management 

In the QS Business Master’s Ranking: Marketing, the MSc International Marketing Management programme at Leeds has been ranked 24th globally. The programme has also placed 9th for ‘thought leadership’. 

Programme Director, Dr Vasileios (Bill) Davvetas, commented: “I am delighted to see our MSc International Marketing Management among the best marketing-specialist Masters courses in the latest QS rankings. This recognition showcases the Marketing Department’s commitment to outstanding teaching quality and continued dedication to the student experience. It also demoinstrates the research excellence of our staff and the Department’s reputation for being a global leader in the field of International Marketing”. 

MSc Management  

In the QS Business Master’s Ranking: Management, the MSc Management programme at Leeds has been ranked joint 66th globally, up 12 places on the 2023 rankings. It was also placed 9th for 'diversity'.  

About our Masters degrees 

We are one of the most influential business schools in the UK, and regularly receive global recognition for the quality of our teaching and research. Our Masters programmes are informed by the latest professional knowledge. Our academics combine professional practice with teaching and research activity, to bring up-to-date business knowledge to the classroom - the kind of knowledge that translates directly to building a successful career. 

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