SMU Executive MBA enters global Top 50 in Financial Times ranking

Singapore Management University's (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program has entered the global Top 50 in the Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA Ranking 2026, advancing nine places to 46th worldwide.

The program achieved its strongest gains in International Course Experience and Career Progress. SMU climbed 18 places to secure 9th globally for International Course Experience, its highest ranking to date. The program also rose 27 places to 42nd globally for Career Progress, marking another record.

The international course experience metric, which assesses classroom teaching hours conducted outside the business school's home location, highlights SMU's emphasis on cross-border learning. The program provides opportunities to deepen understanding of diverse markets and business environments across the United States, China, and Europe. The improvement in career progress suggests alumni are advancing in their professional trajectories post-EMBA.

The FT ranking is based on data provided by business schools and their alumni, evaluating programs on criteria including career outcomes, diversity, international experience, research, and ESG. Alumni-based criteria constitute 52 percent of the overall assessment.