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Harvard Business School (HBS) has retained the status of the most prestigious MBA program (Master of Business Administration) in the world. About testifies bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools ranking.

According to a survey of students and alumni, more than 20% named Harvard as the school they would choose if there were no financial or admission restrictions. This is the third year in a row that HBS has remained the most desirable MBA program in the world.

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Stanford Business School was in second place (15%). No other university scored more than 5%. Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) is not in the ranking.

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Despite the fact that Harvard was ranked only fourth in the all-American ranking, the business school brand is still considered the "gold standard" of management education.

Experts note that the main attraction of an HBS diploma is career opportunities and global recognition.

At the same time, studying at Harvard is becoming increasingly expensive: the annual tuition fee has increased by 5.5% to $87,600. The competition is also high – only 14% of applicants receive an invitation.

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However, it is not always easy for graduates to find a job: in 2024, only 77% of graduates who were looking for a job found one within three months of graduation. However, according to analysts, the mere mention of Harvard in a resume significantly increases the chances of success.

HBS remains popular among international students as well. A third of foreigners in Bloomberg's sample called Harvard their "dream school." For comparison, the London Business School and the French Insead scored just over 3%.

HBS itself says it attracts students because of its comprehensive management program, strong alumni network (more than 90,000 people), and faculty.