The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (EMBA) program has achieved the top position in the Financial Times’ EMBA Rankings for 2026, moving up from fourth place in the previous year. This program is a collaboration between the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School.
Three years after graduation, alumni of the Kellogg-HKUST program reported an average salary of $607,684, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
Indian business schools also saw an improvement in their rankings. The Indian School of Business (ISB) climbed 15 places to secure 38th position, up from 53rd in 2025. Its Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives (PGPMAX) noted an average alumni salary of $420,715.
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) ranked 64th, an increase from its previous position of 72nd. Their two-year part-time MBA program reported an average alumni salary of $285,934. Both ISB and IIM Bangalore improved their standing in the rankings, with ISB showing the most significant rise.
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Source: indianexpress.com
