We are delighted to announce that Arden University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes have once again been recognised among the world's elite in the prestigious 2025 Global MBA Rankings.
This year, our MBA has been awarded "Global MBA Tier One" status and ranked 1st in the UK. Our Executive MBA (EMBA) maintains its position as 1st in the UK and 11th globally, while our Online MBA continues to excel at 2nd in the UK and 16th worldwide. These outstanding achievements reinforce Arden's reputation as a leader in delivering flexible, high-quality business education.
World-Class Academic Leadership
Our MBA programmes are led by an exceptional team of distinguished academics and industry practitioners:
- Dr Syed Ali Tarek, SFHEA, Head of Department, brings extensive expertise from his work with government bodies, including the Office for Students (OfS), and academic leadership from the University of Oxford.
- Keith Wong, SFHEA, EMBA Programme Team Leader, draws on years of experience as a senior researcher at Harvard Business School and as a former Administrative Director for Global Engagement and Strategic Planning.
- Tobias Stahler, SFHEA, MBA Programme Team Leader, specialises in marketing, PR, change management, and public health, ensuring students gain practical business insights.
- Dr Trevor Marrow, FHEA, previously taught at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and currently serves as an External Examiner at the University of Cambridge.
These rankings, determined through rigorous fact-based criteria, assess key aspects such as faculty expertise, international diversity, class size, accreditation, and programme affordability. Arden's success in surpassing world-renowned universities and business schools underscores our commitment to delivering accessible, career-focused MBA programmes designed for working professionals.
Professional Accreditations & Career Advantages
Our MBA and EMBA programmes go beyond traditional business qualifications, offering additional professional credentials from leading industry bodies:
- Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - Eligible students can attain Chartered Manager status, a mark of leadership excellence.
- Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) - Graduates can qualify for Fellowship status (FInstLM), enhancing their professional standing.
- Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) - Successful students can achieve Fellowship of the IOEE, recognising their enterprise expertise.
These qualifications, combined with our AACSB-accredited MBA programmes, provide graduates with a significant competitive advantage in the global job market. With flexible study options, students can balance their studies with professional commitments, progressing at their own pace while developing practical leadership and strategic management skills.
