CEO Magazine ranks Telfer the #1 global executive MBA and a tier one MBA for a second year in a row

Ottawa, ON – The Telfer School of Management proudly announces that its graduate programs have once again secured top recognition in the 2025 CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings, maintaining their strong positions for a second consecutive year. The Telfer Executive MBA has been ranked #1 globally among Executive MBA programs, while the Telfer MBA continues to hold its place in the Top Tier of MBA programs worldwide.

Our Executive MBA program has consistently ranked among the top global EMBA programs since 2017 — this marks our fifth time at #1. 

“These continued recognitions are a testament to the excellence, innovation, and real-world impact that define our graduate programs,” says Dean Stéphane Brutus, Dean of the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. “Maintaining the #1 global position for the Telfer Executive MBA and securing continued recognition in the Top Tier for our MBA program reflects the dedication of our faculty, the strength of our curriculum, and the drive of our students and alumni. We are proud to offer programs that consistently deliver value and prepare leaders to succeed in a complex global environment.”

Published annually since 2012, the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings evaluate MBA, Executive MBA, and Online MBA programs worldwide using a fact-based, performance-driven methodology. In 2025, the rankings saw a 10% increase in participation, featuring 153 business schools and 309 programs across 24 countries. This year’s growth was especially notable in the Online MBA category, with 10 new programs joining the list. The rankings aim to provide prospective students with a clear and reliable benchmark of program quality and performance.

View the full Global MBA Rankings on CEO Magazine's website.

Why you should choose the Telfer Executive MBA

As Canada’s most practical and real-world Executive MBA program, the Telfer Executive MBA is uniquely designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals who are ready to elevate their leadership and strategic thinking. It remains the only accredited Executive MBA to integrate six diverse, real-world consulting projects directly into its curriculum.

The program combines theoretical learning with hands-on consulting, where you, as a candidate, are actively addressing complex challenges faced by local and international businesses. This approach strengthens your strategic management and decision-making skills while offering real-world application throughout the entire program.  These experiences are immediately applicable to your current role, where you’ll be delivering value to your organization, beginning on day one.
“At Telfer, we understand that life doesn’t pause for your Executive MBA,” says Gregory Richards, Vice-Dean of Graduate Professional Programs. “Our program supports your personal and professional momentum by providing opportunities to immediately apply what you are learning in a structure that enhances work-life balance. From your first contact with us, we are committed to your journey, your goals, and your success.”
Backed by a dedicated team of faculty and staff who take the time to know each candidate personally, the Telfer Executive MBA delivers an unparalleled experience designed to empower leaders in an ever-evolving global business environment.

Learn more about the Telfer Executive MBA and how it can help you achieve lasting growth, success, and impact by downloading our informative EMBA viewbook.

What makes the Telfer MBA matter

Telfer’s Master of Business Administration challenges your perspective, expands your network, and empowers you to lead change with confidence. Developed for purpose-driven business leaders with three-plus years of work experience, the Telfer MBA prepares you to be a responsible manager. 

This two-year program is designed with the realities of working professionals in mind. It allows you to directly apply the knowledge acquired in the Telfer MBA to your professional role while maintaining and accelerating your career. Gain a better experience by participating in team projects, real management challenges, case competitions, local consulting projects, paid internships, network building, and personalized career development.

The program format allows you to customize your degree to gain the skills and expertise employers are looking for through our four concentrations: Digital Transformation & Analytics (DT&A), Finance, Management Consulting, and Sustainable Management.  Alternatively, you can complete your Professional MBA in French with the Management Consulting concentration.

Connected to decision-makers and a world-class tech hub and rooted in an impact-driven and hands-on philosophy, our customizable MBA empowers you to lead with confidence, empathy, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Visit the Telfer website to download the MBA info pack and learn how you can make your MBA matter.