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SKEMA ranks 4th in Le Figaro’s first-ever EMBA ranking
On 20 October 2025, Le Figaro published its first-ever ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes, an unprecedented assessment of 22 leading French business schools and universities. The ranking evaluated institutions based on indicators such as academic reputation, internationalisation, faculty excellence, career impact and pedagogical innovation. Among the institutions recognised, SKEMA Business School stands out as one of France’s top business schools, affirming the growing recognition of its Global Executive MBA.
A global programme on the rise
Already ranked 5th worldwide in the Financial Times 2025 ranking, SKEMA’s Global EMBA reinforced its position of excellence in this new national ranking, particularly through its academic recognition, programme reputation, and the strong salary level of its graduates.
This ranking reinforces the impact of the Global EMBA in a world where leaders must balance performance with purpose and an understanding of global challenges.
Le Figaro’s editorial team notably highlighted the coherence of the programme structure, which spans four continents.
A pedagogy rooted in leadership transformation
Beyond key metrics such as career progression, cohort diversity, international reach, and accreditation level, the Global EMBA stands out for its personalised support, influential alumni network, and a faculty that combines world-class research with real-world expertise.
According to Marine Hadengue, Programme Director of the Global Executive MBA: “This ranking reinforces the impact of the Global EMBA in a world where leaders must balance performance with purpose and an understanding of global challenges. We train leaders capable of anticipating technological, environmental, economic, and human transitions at the heart of organisations.”
Anke Middelmann, Programme Director (Grand Paris campus) of the Global Executive MBA, adds: “What makes the programme distinctive is the diversity of its cohorts’ profiles and backgrounds. Our participants come from all over the world and share a common ambition: to create lasting impact within their organisations and society. The programme supports them through a profound personal and professional transformation, helping them define their values, purpose, and vision of leadership in an age of transitions.”
Recognition of a global and responsible model
With ten campuses across the world, SKEMA Business School has established itself as a benchmark in global management education. This new ranking reinforces the school’s momentum: an international, responsible academic model focused on major global challenges and one that continues to stand out in both national and international rankings.
