The University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) is proud to be ranked again in the CEO Magazine 2025 Global MBA rankings. GIBS has retained its Tier 1 status and secured 29th place, reaffirming the school's commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and innovation in business education.
Since its launch in 2008, CEO Magazine has been showcasing the world's leading business schools. In 2012, the publication introduced Global MBA Rankings, evaluating MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), and Online MBA programmes based on performance-driven and fact-based criteria. This year, the rankings saw a 10% increase in participation, with 153 schools from 24 countries assessed across 309 different programmes.
GIBS' strong position in the rankings is a testament to the institution's dedication to quality faculty, international diversity, accreditation, and student experience. CEO Magazine's ranking system prioritises key performance indicators, including:
- Quality of Faculty - 34.95%
- International Diversity - 9.71%
- Class Size - 9.71%.
- Accreditation - 8.74%
- Faculty-to-Student Ratio - 7.76%
- Price - 5.83%
- International Exposure - 4.85%
- Work Experience - 4.85%
- Professional Development - 4.85%
- Gender Parity - 4.85%
- Delivery Methods - 3.8%
This year, CEO Magazine observed a significant increase in the number of online MBA programmes, highlighting the growing importance of flexible digital education in the modern business world.
“We are honoured to be recognised once again among the top business schools globally,” said GIBS Dean Professor Morris Mthombeni. “This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class business education and preparing future leaders for success in an evolving global economy.”