IPADE Business School has been recognized as the 14th best institution worldwide for Executive Education programs in the Financial Times Executive Education Ranking 2025. It also secured the #1 spot in Latin America in the “value for money” category—an indicator that directly reflects the trust of the business community and organizations in the school’s academic offering.
In addition to its overall position, IPADE earned top scores in several key indicators of the global ranking, standing out in the following areas and categories:
- #6 in value for money as perceived by companies
- #7 in program design, for its ability to adapt to specific objectives
- #7 in preparation, recognizing collaboration with companies and the school’s effectiveness in integrating research
- #8 in teaching methods and materials, for balancing academic rigor and practical applicability
- #9 in faculty quality
- #9 in achievement of objectives set by client organizations
- #10 in overall satisfaction, with an average score of 8.32
- #13 in skills and learning, referring to new ways of thinking and workplace-relevant skills
IPADE is the only Mexican school included in this year’s edition of the Financial Times ranking. In the customized programs category, it outperformed institutions such as the University of Michigan, Warwick Business School, University of Cambridge, and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
The Financial Times Executive Education Ranking is one of the most recognized global evaluations of executive education programs. Published annually for over two decades, it assesses the quality, impact, and relevance of both open-enrollment and custom programs. The results are based on surveys completed by companies, clients, and program participants. The ranking aims to provide a reliable reference for those seeking institutions that promote executive development with academic rigor, practical relevance, and global reach.
This recognition reinforces IPADE Business School’s institutional commitment to developing leaders with a global vision, social responsibility, and a Christian sense of purpose—leaders capable of transforming organizations and society.