SPJIMR ranked as India’s top business school in the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking for second consecutive year; ranks 35th globally
Mumbai, September 09, 2024: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has been recognised as the leading Indian business school in the Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) global rankings for 2024.
This achievement marks the fifth consecutive year that SPJIMR has been ranked among the world’s top 50 business schools and the second year in a row as India’s top-ranked school. SPJIMR is one of only three Indian institutions to feature in the top 50 globally. SPJIMR secured the 35th position globally for its two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), surpassing IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, which were placed 39th and 41st respectively.
On being recognised as India’s top business school in the 2024 Financial Times Masters in Management rankings, Prof. Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR, said, “This achievement is a proud moment for us and reflects our commitment to value-based managerial practice and ‘wise innovation’, while making positive impact on business and society. Our consistent performance among the world’s top 50 business schools is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and professionals, the achievements of our alumni, and the partnerships we have cultivated with corporates and social sector organisations. We will continue to push the boundaries of excellence, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to thrive in a globalised world.”
In the 2024 FT Masters in Management rankings, 14 Indian institutions, including SPJIMR, IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, have been recognised, underscoring the growing global recognition of Indian b-schools.
The FT MiM rankings evaluate programmes from schools accredited by AACSB or EQUIS, designed for participants with limited or no work experience. The rankings are based on specific criteria, including ‘Alumni Career Progress’ (55%), which focuses on post-programme alumni success, ‘School Diversity’ (22%), which assesses inclusivity and diversity within the institution, and ‘International Experience & Research’ (23%), highlighting the global exposure and research contributions.
Notably, SPJIMR achieved a prestigious seventh-place global ranking in the ‘Careers Service’ category, demonstrating its excellence in supporting student placements and facilitating exceptional career opportunities for graduates.