ESCP Business School has strengthened its global standing in the QS 2027 Business Master’s and MBA Rankings, achieving strong results in general management, marketing, business analytics, and international management.
Published by higher education analysis organisation QS, the rankings provide a global benchmark for students, employers, and academic institutions. ESCP’s performance reflects the breadth of its portfolio, spanning broad qualifications such as the Master in Management (MiM) and MBA alongside specialised degrees in marketing, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
This balance between generalist and specialist education is central to ESCP’s strategy to prepare professionals for a rapidly changing commercial landscape.
Professor Thomas Jeanjean, Executive President and Dean of ESCP, said: “These results reflect the breadth and quality of ESCP’s academic portfolio. From our flagship MiM and MBA to highly specialised programmes, our ambition is to provide both strong management foundations and deep expertise. ESCP’s strong visibility across several programme categories is an important recognition of the relevance, quality and international outlook of our programmes.”
Key programme developments
Master in Management rises to 5th worldwide.
The flagship course moved up one place from the previous edition. Combining a broad management foundation with an international focus, the degree requires students to study at least two of ESCP’s six European campuses and offers more than 70 specialisations and over 50 dual degree options.
MSc in Marketing & Creativity holds 3rd place globally
The programme maintained its position in the QS Marketing Master’s ranking and is delivered across ESCP’s London and Paris campuses. It combines marketing management, creativity, and analytics with industry engagement, enabling graduates to earn both UK and French Master’s degrees.
MSc in Business Analytics & AI ranks 11th globally
Delivered across the Paris and Berlin campuses, the course integrates data science, analytics, artificial intelligence, and real-world business applications.
MBA climbs 2 places to 24th worldwide
Designed for professionals pursuing international careers, the ESCP’s MBAhttps://escp.eu/programmes/MBA enables participants to study in at least two countries across ESCP’s European campus network. The degree features four specialisations, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Luxury, and Fintech & Innovation, alongside integrated leadership development and hands-on Company Consultancy Projects.
The updated results come as ESCP rolls out its Bold & United 2026–2030 strategic plan, which focuses on academic quality, interdisciplinary learning, and the intersection of business, technology, and global affairs.