QS Rankings success for Global Executive MBA

30 Apr 2026

Alliance Manchester Business School has entered the QS Global EMBA Rankings 2026 for the first time, immediately securing 21st place globally with its Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme. An excellent achievement for a first-time entrant, amongst an impressive list of over 200 providers.

The school's performance is particularly outstanding in Diversity, where it ranks 5th in the world - surpassing every other UK school in this category and reflecting the truly global character of its programme. This is consistent with the school's broader reputation for inclusivity, with its Full-time MBA ranked 1st in the UK and 10th in the world for sector diversity by the Financial Times in 2026.

Its Executive Profile score (ranked 24th globally) further underscores the calibre of its student cohort, while a Thought Leadership rank of 24th globally speaks to the strength of its faculty's research impact.

AMBS is one of a select number of business schools globally to hold triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS - the gold standard of business education quality. This debut EMBA ranking further recognises AMBS among the world's premier executive business education providers.