20.12.2023
Inside the Faculty
HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Continues to Climb the Financial Times Ranking
For the 12th consecutive year, the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA is featured in the prestigious Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA ranking. In its 2023 edition, the EMBA offered at HEC Lausanne has reached the 69th rank, marking its continuous ascent up the ladder. This achievement enhances the Executive MBA’s worldwide reputation and reaffirms the superior quality of the education provided.
A Glimpse of the Programme's Performance
Global Recognition: Ranked 69th in the world, the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA program is recognised as one of the premier Executive MBAs globally.
European Elite: Featured among the top 50 Executive MBA in Europe, HEC Lausanne confirms its prominence and excellence within the European landscape.
Swiss Excellence: As one of the four Swiss-based Executive MBA programs to achieve a place in the FT Top 100 this year, the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA stands out in a country known for the quality of its education.
About the Financial Times' Ranking
The Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA Ranking evaluates programmes based on three main aspects: "Career Progress" focusing on financial data and impacts 56% of the score; "School Diversity" accounting for 25%, observing the gender and nationality mix of students and faculty; "Research/ESG," combining academic excellence with environmental, social, and governance metrics, contributing the remaining 18% to the ranking.
For a detailed understanding of the different criteria of the ranking and their weight read the EMBA blog on the 2022 FT Top 100 Executive MBA.
What Positions HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Among the World's Top 100
Distinctly Diverse Class Composition:
The diversity of participants at HEC Lausanne underlines the organisation's dedication to fostering a diverse environment conducive to rich learning and varied perspectives.
This commitment to diversity is reflected in the 12th-highest percentage of female students in the world (46% for the EMBA class of 2020) and the 5th-highest in Europe
This striving for diversity is also reflected in the international composition of the cohorts. The programme is among the 20 ranked EMBAs with the highest ratio of international students (74%).
Adding to the class diversity, HEC Lausanne’s international faculty (84%) ranks within the top 10 in Europe and holds an impressive 11th position globally.
Expertly Seasoned, Further Elevated: Advancing World-Class Leaders
The EMBA participants stand out not only for their diversity but also for their expertise. In the 2023 Financial Times EMBA ranking, HEC Lausanne is proudly positioned within the top 20 for candidates' work experience worldwide. This speaks to the high calibre of the experienced professionals who choose the programme.
Reflecting the programme’s emphasis on career growth, the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Alumni report a 47% salary increase 3 years post-graduation, translating to a notable average boost of 60,000CHF per year.
The 2023 ranking by the Financial Times is based on the evaluation of the EMBA class of 2020. The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA extends gratitude to its students, alumni, faculty, and staff for their dedication and drive, which are fundamental to its success.
The data in this article are sourced from the Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA Ranking 2023. All comparisons are based on the programmes ranked by FT.