Understanding Rankings
Many media organizations publish some sort of package which ranks business schools against each other. Most rankings measure schools on multiple dimensions with different weightings assigned to different elements.
There are some rankings dimensions that align with Ivey’s program strategies, which centre on student and recruiter satisfaction, and others that do not. On the measures that align with our strategy, we perform well and where we do not, we pay close attention and review the data to determine if there is an opportunity to improve. However, we do not formulate strategy based on their results.
Choosing the right business school for you is not an easy decision and rankings don’t always make the decision easier. As a consumer, you should become familiar with ranking methodology and the dimensions each one focuses on. Beyond rankings, it's important to consider whether a business school is a good fit for you. Prospective students should take into account everything from classroom experience, to meeting career goals and strength of alumni networks when going through the selection process.
Rankings & Accolades
No. 1
in Canada
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026
- Top 75 globally for full-time MBA programs
- Top 50 globally for FT Research rank
- #1 globally for Sector Diversity rank
- #1 in Canada for: Alumni Network, Employed at 3 Months, ESG and Net Zero Teaching, Faculty with Doctorates, Female Faculty, and International Board
- Top 75 globally for Value for Money, Carbon Footprint, Career Service, and International Course Experience
No. 1
in Canada
Financial Times Executive Education Ranking 2026.
- #1 in Canada for Custom Programs - 8 years running
- #2 in Canada for Open Programs
- #1 in Canada for participant satisfaction (Open)
- Top 30 globally for Custom Programs
No. 1
in Canada
LinkedIn Top MBA Programs 2026
- Ranked 38th globally
- The ranking is based on real outcomes of alumni from top MBA programs
No. 1
in Canada
Ranked #1 in Canada by Bloomberg Businessweek in all but one of the years Ivey has participated.
No. 51
Globally
Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025
- #1 in Canada for Work Experience rank and Aims Achieved
- Top 50 globally for Career Progress and Research
- #1 in Canada for Female Faculty
No. 1
in Canada
Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026
- Top 65 globally for Masters in Management programs
- #1 in Canada and Top 50 globally for Value for Money and International Work Mobility
- #1 in Canada and Top 60 globally for Alumni Network, Career Progress, Career Services, and International Course Experience
Ivey participates in and provides data for the Financial Times and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Take a close look at the ranking methodology and the dimensions they consider and measure. For example, the Financial Times places a greater emphasis on faculty research than other rankings, whereas Bloomberg Businessweek focuses more on student experience and recruiter satisfaction.
Ivey participates in rankings that are globally recognized and are relatively sound methodologically.
We focus our degree programs around the student experience and recruiter satisfaction. Ivey’s program is an action oriented learning experience designed to accelerate your success in the real world. This emphasis on real-world decision-making is especially noticed by recruiters which often value action over theory. Ivey does particularly well in rankings which emphasize student experience and recruiter satisfaction.