Ajman University MBA Makes Significant Gains in QS Global MBA Rankings 2027

Ajman University's MBA program, offered by the College of Business Administration (CBA), has risen from 22nd to 13th place in the Middle East and Africa in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, recording the greatest improvement of any ranked institution in the UAE.

At the global level, the program has also moved into the 251 to 300 band, up from 301+ last year, with its overall score rising from 30.4 to 38.8.

The improvement was driven by strong gains across several of the ranking's key indicators. The program advanced to the 151 to 160 band for Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes, more than doubling its score in this area. It also moved up to the 171 to 180 band for Thought Leadership, reflecting the growing research profile of the College's faculty, and rose to 21st worldwide for Class and Faculty Diversity.

Beyond the rankings, these gains have real-world value for the CBA community: graduates benefit from growing employer recognition, students gain from faculty research increasingly informing classroom teaching, and a more diverse cohort better prepares graduates to lead in global business environments.

The achievement reflects the collective efforts of the College's faculty and staff, along with the continued engagement of its students, alumni, and employer partners.

The College of Business Administration, accredited by AACSB, will continue to build on this progress, with a particular focus on further strengthening employability and return on investment for its graduates in the years ahead.