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Wharton Tops Controversial 2025 Business School Rankings

4/6/2025

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Wharton topped the CEOWORLD magazine's 2025 Best Business Schools ranking, followed by London Business School and MIT Sloan.
The ranking features 46 American programs but excludes notable institutions like the Indian School of Business and Shanghai University.
Critics highlight transparency issues, missing schools, and vague ranking criteria.
Concerns exist regarding the methodology, particularly in differentiating programs and including various MBA formats.

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Wharton topped the CEOWORLD magazine's 2025 Best Business Schools ranking, followed by London Business School and MIT Sloan.
The ranking features 46 American programs but excludes notable institutions like the Indian School of Business and Shanghai University.
Critics highlight transparency issues, missing schools, and vague ranking criteria.
Concerns exist regarding the methodology, particularly in differentiating programs and including various MBA formats.