We are incredibly proud to share that MaastrichtMBA has once again been recognised among the very best sustainable business MBA programmes worldwide. In the 2025 Better World MBA Ranking by Corporate Knights, Maastricht University has achieved an impressive #3 position globally and #1 in Europe, while maintaining its leading place in the Netherlands.
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This accomplishment underscores MaastrichtMBA’s strong commitment to weaving sustainability into every layer of its MBA programme â from curriculum design to faculty research. By fostering learning environments that challenge students to engage with pressing environmental, social, and governance issues, MaastrichtMBA empowers future leaders to connect academic insights with real-world impact.
Corporate Knights, a globally respected magazine in sustainable business, evaluated 179 MBA programmes worldwide, including those listed in the 2025 Financial Times Global MBA ranking. The recognition highlights Maastricht University School of Business and Economics as a frontrunner in equipping future leaders with the skills, values, and purpose needed to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
âThe sustainable economy is expanding at twice the pace of the rest of the economy, and leading business schools are adapting accordingly. Our 2025 Better World MBA ranking shows how programmes can prepare graduates to thrive where sustainability is the growth engine.â â Toby Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights.
Over the past year, MaastrichtMBA has further strengthened its focus on sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) themes across its MBA curriculum. This integration is reflected not only in teaching and research, but also in the real-world choices of students and alumni who dedicate their careers to advancing sustainable development, with MaastrichtMBA alumni leaving their current jobs to establish or lead ventures such as the Balean Foundation, a full-time initiative contributing to sustainability and Terra Matters, a venture dedicated to sustainable impact.
These stories illustrate the tangible impact of MaastrichtMBA’s approach, where education inspires graduates to translate knowledge into meaningful contributions for society and the planet.
âAt Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, our mission has always been to educate responsible leaders who can drive meaningful change in the world. To be recognised once again by the Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking â this time as the best in Europe and third globally â is a wonderful acknowledgement of that commitment. This achievement reflects the collective effort of our academic and professional staff, students, and partners who share the ambition to integrate.â â Prof. Dr. MariĂ«lle Heijltjes, Dean of School of Business and Economics
This yearâs third-place global ranking positions MaastrichtMBA and Maastricht University among the worldâs elite MBA programmes in sustainable business. For prospective students, it serves as a powerful benchmark, demonstrating the universityâs dedication to co-creating knowledge, addressing societal challenges, and preparing leaders who drive meaningful change.
Corporate Knights is a leading platform in sustainable business, covering how organisations, markets, and governments worldwide are advancing social and environmental sustainability. Their annual Better World MBA Ranking evaluates global MBA programmes based on performance indicators related to sustainable development, offering an authoritative benchmark for students and institutions alike.
This article presents a publication of the recently launched CEO Magazine 2025 Global MBA Rankings. MaastrichtMBA is a part-time executive MBA programme, designed for working professionals. The programme is Triple Crown accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Read via this link more about our accreditations & rankings.
