If you’re considering applying for a top MiM program in 2024, it’s the same story.
The most recent Financial Times ranking of the top 100 MiM programs worldwide included just two US business schools. The vast majority of top-ranked schools, including nine of the top 10 programs, were in Europe.
However, the number of Asian schools featured in the ranking increased this year, with 14 Indian schools making the top 100, and one Chinese school reaching the top 5.
Here are the 10 best Masters in Management in Europe in 2024, according to the FT ranking.
10 best Masters in Management in Europe in 2024
10. SDA Bocconi
Coming in eleventh place, the SDA Bocconi MSc in International Management is a renowned program based in Italy’s financial capital of Milan.
Given its global focus, the program requires students to take part in a mandatory experience abroad, which can either be an internship or a six-month study abroad program. Students are free to pursue their own desired specializations in whatever program they decide to choose, making the course highly customizable.
A notable 100% of students are employed within three months of graduation, while average salaries after three years of finishing the course sit at around $106,459.
9. ESSEC Business School
The Essec Business School has risen one place on the ranking compared to last year. The two-year Master in Management program is taught from both the school’s French campus, near Paris, and in Singapore.
The highly flexible curriculum includes a variety of specializations and elective opportunities in Sustainability and Impact, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or Digital Business. After honing their career interests, grads can expect to earn large salaries of around $111,800 within three years.
With such impressive salaries, it’s no surprise that almost 88% of students report that the program helped achieve their aims after graduation.
8. Nova School of Business and Economics
Based in Lisbon, Nova School of Business and Economics is the only Portuguese school to have risen to the ranks of the top 10 Master in Management programs.
The course runs over three semesters and is designed to allow students of any background to gain a degree in management. Over 90% of students report achieving their aims after the program, while 98% report finding employment within three months of graduating. Students can also expect an impressive average salary of $109,800 three years after graduating.
7. EMLyon Business School
Also featuring in the top 10 this year is France’s EMLyon Business School. Lyon is the second-largest student city in France and a well-established business hub across industries like banking, chemical, and pharmaceuticals.
Students on the Master in Management program study in a cohort comprised of 50% women.
Three months post graduation, 99% of students are employed and earning average salaries of around $102,900.
6. London Business School
A consistent performer across all of its business masters programs and the most popular business school in the UK, London Business School offers an intensive, one-year MiM program.
LBS MiM students benefit from the schools’ strong reputation and world-class career service, which sees 91% of students employed within three months of graduation. A further 91% report the program helps them achieve their aims after graduation.
The school’s pedigree helps students earn huge salaries, averaging at a significant $119,800 three years after graduation.
5. ESCP Business School
Another top MiM offered in France, ESCP Business School’s Master in Management gives students the chance to study at six different campuses in Europe including Berlin, London, or Madrid.
Students on the program take part extensively in internships and apprenticeships which see them graduate with nine month’s professional experience under their belt. This experience means that 100% of ESCP MiM students secure roles after three months.
In these roles, grads can expect a salary of around $104,000.
4. Edhec Business School
One of six French business schools in the top 10, the three-year course at Edhec Business School is taught entirely through English and has a 55% female cohort.
In their second year, students are obligated to complete either a year of work experience or a six-month exchange with a partner university, which means that they are well-prepared to enter the job sphere upon graduation.
Within three months, 94% of graduates find employment, earning high salaries of around $104,000.
3. INSEAD
Jumping into the top three Master in Management programs for the first time, INSEAD offers a flexible 14 to 16-month course, with students able to study in either Singapore or France. The program also provides students with opportunities to visit locations such as Abu Dhabi, Singapore, China, or the USA.
The program costs around $58,300 and students see average salaries of $118,900 three years post graduation. Over 90% of INSEAD MiM students report achieving their aims on the program.
2. HEC Paris
Despite being knocked from its number one spot this year, HEC Paris remains one of the most prestigious French Grandes Ecoles, offering a highly customizable two-year MiM with over 20 specializations and multiple international dual degree options.
The highly-ranked career service helps HEC students secure roles in popular industries including consulting, finance, and technology. Some of the top recruiters of HEC Paris MiM students include Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Boston Consulting Group.
Securing these connections will set students back approximately $62,000, making it the most expensive program on the list.
However, with the school’s reputation and connections helping propel students into lucrative careers, students can expect a solid ROI. The average salary of HEC Paris MiM grads is an enviable $127,375, one of the highest on the list.
1. University of St Gallen
Once again reclaiming the top spot, University of St Gallen’s world-renowned MA in Strategy and International Management is a hugely impressive and affordable MiM degree.
The program is also one of the cheapest in this list, costing just $11,814 for international students for the 18-month duration. For domestic Swiss residents, the figure is even less at around $5,070. Such cheap fees mean St Gallen SIM students see incredible return on their investment, with average salaries of $140,000 within three years of graduation.
The University of St Gallen careers service is also ranked as number one, and the cohort consists of 88% international students.
Enroll in any of these top-ranked Masters in Management degrees to unlock higher salaries and greater career potential. You’ll also open yourself up to a wealth of opportunities to travel, meet new people, and develop your knowledge and skills.
All images are sourced from business school Facebook pages. All statistics are sourced from the Financial Times Master in Management ranking 2024, or business school websites.
