School of Management secures highest Tier One ranking in CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2025

The Bath MBA has been awarded Tier One status in the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2025. This is the highest possible achievement in a comprehensive review of 153 schools across 24 countries.
The prestigious ranking places the Bath MBA among the world’s leading business programmes. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to excellence in business education.
Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, commented on this achievement: “The recognition as a Tier One MBA programme highlights the exceptional quality of our faculty, students and the transformational learning experience we offer. The Bath MBA is designed for ambitious professionals who want to lead change, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact. We are proud to be ranked among the world’s best.”
The CEO Magazine Global Rankings assess business schools using factors like faculty quality, international diversity and programme innovation. The publication ranks schools by focussing on fact-based criteria. This gives potential students a rigorous performance benchmark. Tier One status represents the pinnacle of global business education excellence.
Equipping leaders for a complex business landscape
The Bath MBA offers a practical, innovative and collaborative approach to learning. With two distinctive programmes, tailored to meet the diverse needs of aspiring business leaders, students can experience an MBA that mirrors real-world collaboration and has practical business experiences at its heart.
The Executive MBA provides a flexible pathway for senior professionals seeking to advance their strategic capabilities while maintaining their current work commitments.
The full-time MBA presents an intensive one-year journey for ambitious professionals ready to make a significant career transformation.
Take your next step and be part of one of the UK’s leading business schools
Book a one-to-one consultation with our MBA admissions team or register for one of our upcoming events:
- Executive MBA Open House: Friday 16 May at 10:30 AM and Thursday 17 July at 17:00 PM
- The Bath MBA online Admissions Q&A: Wednesday 14 May 12:00 (midday) GMT+1
- MBA Insights: Authentic personal branding strategies with Dr Pete Nuttall: Thursday 12 June 12:00 (midday) GMT+1