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Elizabeth Turner

Michael Taylor

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and the China Europe International Business School were the two leading Asia-Pacific business schools, both ranking 53rd in a tie in The Financial Times top 100 full-time MBA programmes worldwide.

Only five Asia-Pacific schools made the top 100. The three others were the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Melbourne Business School (72nd) and Brisbane Graduate School of Business at Queensland University of Technology (82nd).

HKUST came in 69th. Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong also offer full-time MBAs.

Robert McLean, dean and director of AGSM, is upbeat about the school's performance.

'This very strong result reinforces AGSM's long-held position as Australia and Asia's leading business school. Our prestigious reputation attracts talented students from Australia and around the world - half of the new MBA class originates from overseas, representing 24 nations.

'With an average GMAT [Graduate Management Admission Test] of 655, this year's class is the best ever, with our students being in the top 13 to 15 per cent of the 245,000 students who complete the GMAT worldwide.'

Its rankings jump from 69 to 53 had been on the strength of its faculty, alumni and research.

'AGSM scored consistently across all criteria ...  Our ranking for research is impressive, with AGSM being placed 26th in the world. The talent of our faculty is a key driver of this result,' Mr McLean said.

He expected the school to perform  better  next year.  'I am very excited by the year ahead as we build on the successes of last year, prepare our students to be future business leaders and advance management skills through research, discussion and debate.'

AGSM has offered a part-time MBA in Hong Kong since 1997. It also has  programmes in Australia, including short executives courses, which attract a growing number of Hong Kong participants. The two-day courses are held  in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.



Asian schools earn high respect