Methodology

With a strong focus on robustness and accuracy, the Eduniversal Evaluation System has developed a Methodology to rank and evaluate the Best Masters and MBA programs worldwide.

Masters and MBA Ranking - Methodology
5
points

The reputation of the program

50% of this score is based on the opinions of recruiters

50% of this score is based on the level of Palme of Excellence of the school

5
points

The salary of the 1st employment

Information provided by each program and verified by Eduniversa

Salaries are weighted by country and by the average annual salary of its executives

Three scales are used according to the type of program (MBA full time, EMBA and all other programs)

5
points

Students satisfaction

A survey comprised of 11 questions sent by e‐mail to graduating students to assess satisfaction with the completed program.

A minimum of 10% of the students in each program must reply to be scored.

• 1st and 2nd question : 25 % each of the score.

• The 9 questions left : 50% of the score.

Bonus Points

  • Programs with more than 7 different nationalities registered in its programs.
  • Programs having more than 7 different nationalities from at least 3 different zones.
  • Programs which enable at least 20% of their graduates to do an internship or to work abroad
  • Programs admicng at least 5 students with work experience
  • Programs which offer Distance Learning.

Ranking by stars

By adding the points from each of the 3 criteria in our methodology, each program is given a final score. Eduniversal ranks these programs according to their final score which is also associated with a star ranking as follows :

* Masters with a final score of 1 to 5.99
** Masters with a final score of 6 to 8.99
*** Masters with a final score of 9 to 11.99
**** Masters with a final score of 12 to 15

 

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