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In today’s fast-paced global business environment, business schools play a pivotal role in shaping tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. With over 16,000 business schools worldwide, the challenge of standing out in a crowded field has never been greater. Institutions constantly strive to enhance their visibility, credibility, and reputation to attract top students, forge academic and corporate partnerships, and establish their global presence.To address these challenges, Times Higher Education (THE) and Poets&Quants (P&Q) have joined forces to launch THE Business School Register. This groundbreaking initiative offers business schools a platform to bolster their legitimacy, expand their reach, and connect with a global network of stakeholders. Designed to reward quality and inclusivity, the register recognizes institutions that positively impact their local, regional, and international communities.

When INSEAD launched a master in management program in 2019, it put the Fontainebleau, France-based business school on a path to rankings glory.That journey came to a successful conclusion today (December 1), as INSEAD was named No. 1 for the first time in The Financial Times‘s annual ranking of European business schools. INSEAD jumped an incredible 17 places from last year as its MiM program, launched in 2019, was factored into its overall score for the first time, giving the French school programs in all categories in the magazine’s ranking.HEC Paris fell out of first place in the Euro B-school ranking for the first time in six years, dropping to second. London Business School slipped to third from second, IESE of Spain dropped to fourth from third, and ESCP, which has multiple campuses around Europe, dropped to fifth from fourth.

Hamid Rafieian already had solid entrepreneurship experience when he enrolled in EDHEC Business School’s Global MBA Class of 2024. He is co-founder and CEO of Karafs, Iran’s leading digital healthcare company. Along with Luna, another digital health startup Rafieian founded, his ventures have attracted more than 8 million users in his country.But he wanted more international training, exposure, and contacts — the things an MBA can provide. He chose EDHEC’s program based in part on the chance to network with successful entrepreneurs from around the world, while getting support to develop a business plan, go-to-market strategy, and business forecasting for the next venture he is cooking up.

The results of the US presidential election have injected a large dose of uncertainty into the global arena. Yet uncertain times often present the ideal opportunity to invest in yourself—and an MBA is one of the smartest ways to future-proof your career.While markets reacted favorably to the business-friendly agenda of the new administration, questions remain about the global business environment. Despite potential trade tariffs and shifting policies, one thing is certain: business will remain an international endeavor. As the former admissions director at INSEAD, I have long been an advocate of the benefits of an international business school education, and in the current environment, it’s a perfect time to consider earning an MBA abroad. Whether you’re drawn to Europe, Asia, or beyond, international MBA programs offer distinct advantages, from often exceptional ROI to immersive global leadership training and unparalleled diversity in the classroom. Add to that the shorter program lengths and later deadlines offered by many international schools, and the timing couldn’t be better.