May 12th, 2009
Wisconsin Executive Education Again Ranked Among World’s Best
The Financial Times has released its annual rankings of the world’s top executive education providers. The Wisconsin School of Business for the fifth consecutive year made the list of top providers, ranking 14th in the U.S. and 27th in the world in the publication’s combined ranking. Last year, the school ranked 13th in the U.S. and 23rd in the world.
For custom executive education programs, Wisconsin ranks 8th among U.S. schools for the second consecutive year (tied with Chicago Booth) and 19th in the world. Last year, it was ranked 15th in the world. In custom programs, Wisconsin ranks first in facilities and level of follow-up once participants return to the workplace. Wisconsin ranks sixth in overall value, program design and quality of faculty.
For open enrollment programs, Wisconsin Executive Education ranks 15th among the top providers in the U.S. and 29th in the world. Last year, it ranked 14th among the top providers in the U.S. and 30th in the world. Open enrollment programs rank 8th in quality of food and accommodation.
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The Financial Times rankings are based on feedback from course participants and a survey of business schools. The methodology includes data provided by the schools and a survey of more than 5,000 senior and general management course participants. This year, 55 schools participated in the open-enrollment category and 65 in the customized category. The ranking is based on 16 categories that include course design, faculty, teaching materials, facilities, program follow-up and quality of participants, among others.