MBA
My MBA Journey: Evaluating LinkedIns MBA Ranking
Last Updated on November 16, 2023 by Robert C. Hoopes
LinkedIn has recently released its first-ever Top MBA Programs 2023, a ranking of the best 50 American business schools for career growth. This ranking is in line with other well-known rankings such as U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
However, the methodology used by LinkedIn to compile this ranking is not transparent, which has raised questions about its credibility. The ranking is based on five pillars: hiring and demand, ability to advance, network strength, leadership potential, and gender diversity.
To be included in the ranking, business schools must have 2,000 alumni by August 31, 2023, with at least 500 alumni having graduated between 2018 and 2022. This ensures that the ranking takes into account the schools’ recent graduates and their success in their early careers.
There are some notable differences between the LinkedIn ranking and other rankings, as certain schools rank higher or lower than expected. One key distinction is that the LinkedIn ranking focuses on outputs and results rather than inputs like GMAT scores and acceptance rates.
However, the LinkedIn ranking lacks transparency and fails to provide index scores that show the numerical differences between business schools. It also does not provide information on how different programs perform against each other in different areas.
This lack of transparency raises concerns about how schools are treated equally in terms of company size and prestige. Without a clear understanding of the methodology and scoring, it becomes difficult to fully trust the results of the ranking.
Overall, the LinkedIn MBA ranking provides a unique perspective on how MBAs perform in their early years after graduation. However, its methodology and lack of transparency raise questions about its credibility and reliability. Aspiring MBA students should consider multiple rankings and factors before making their decisions.
