Cardiff Business School placed among top QS Business master’s rankings worldwide
16 September 2026
Five Cardiff Business School master’s programmes have ranked among the best in the world in the QS Business Master’s Rankings.
The Master’s in Sustainable Supply Chain Management ranks 54th globally, with Marketing at 82nd, Management at 98th, Finance in the top 150, and our MBA among the top 170 worldwide, and top 60 in Europe.
The QS Business Masters Rankings, published annually, are determined by collecting data from 16.4 million academic papers, and gather insights from over 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers.
Professor Debs Hann, Head of Cardiff Business School, said:
I am absolutely thrilled to see Cardiff Business School recognized once again among the world’s top Business Schools. To have five of our master’s programmes ranked globally is a testament to the exceptional dedication of our staff and students.
"As a Public Value business school, we are committed to delivering world-class, research-rich education that delivers real societal impact, and this recognition reinforces our position as a globally leading institution."
This latest recognition follows Cardiff Business School master’s programmes debuting in the QS Master’s Rankings in 2025, securing its reputation as a leading institution in business education on the world stage.
Cardiff Business School’s recently refreshed range of specialist master’s degrees, alongside the flagship Cardiff MBA, are delivered by highly respected academics who are leaders in their field and informed by the latest research.
All programmes balance theory with practical application, preparing students for their careers.
The latest QS World University Rankings demonstrate Cardiff Business School’s excellence alongside our array of accreditations, including our recent reaccreditation by the Small Business Charter in 2026.
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