The Kogod School of Business’s Full-Time MBA has been recognized as one of the top 50 best MBA programs in the U.S., ranking No. 47 in Bloomberg Businessweek (a 15-spot jump over the past two years) and No. 44 in QS (Kogod’s best showing on record). The dual recognition from two of the most well-respected rankings organizations reflects the Kogod MBA’s emphasis on career readiness, strong focus on real-world learning, and the power of access to business leaders in Washington, DC.

“These rankings reflect what employers tell us every day: Kogod graduates are ready to create value on day one,” said Kogod Dean David Marchick. “By infusing AI across the curriculum and doubling down on real-world learning, we are helping students turn ambition into offers, promotions, and impact.”

The Kogod MBA: Real-World, Hands-On Experience Solving Business Challenges

Kogod’s Full-Time MBA combines rigorous core business training with hands-on consulting projects, small-cohort mentorship, and direct connections to employers across industries—from consulting and finance to sustainability, tech, and entertainment. Students benefit from personalized career support specifically tailored for MBA students and their ambitions—plus a tight-knit community that champions collaboration and critical thinking.

“Across the curriculum—both inside and outside the classroom—our MBA puts students to work solving real business challenges for real organizations,” said Ayman Omar, Kogod’s Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Student Services. “Our location in Washington, DC, gives students unparalleled access to policymakers and industry leaders, allowing students to turn client projects and internships into job offers and long-term career connections. These latest Top-50 rankings from Bloomberg and QS reflect the impact of that hands-on learning and DC advantage.”

What Made Kogod’s Full-Time MBA Stand Out to Bloomberg and QS

The latest recognition from Bloomberg and QS underscores that Kogod graduates are AI-fluent, purpose-driven, and work-ready from day one. By infusing AI throughout the curriculum, helping students develop and hone their uniquely human skills, and putting their entrepreneurial mindset in motion, Kogod prepares graduates for the job market of tomorrow. There are a few things that set Kogod’s MBA apart:

Career Outcomes and Employer Access

Dedicated coaching and a robust recruiter network help students land internships and full-time jobs with top employers like Amazon, EY, Marriott, and more.

DC Advantage

Proximity to policy, international business headquarters, global organizations, and innovative startups opens uncommon pathways for students that are ready to lead in impactful environments.

Learning by Doing

Kogod MBA students do hands-on work with actual businesses—consulting with clients, solving real business challenges, and turning classroom knowledge into market-ready skills.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Whether a student wants to lead change in a Fortune 500 business or launch their own venture, Kogod emphasizes the skills that make entrepreneurs and innovators successful: critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration, to name a few.

Other Accolades for Kogod’s Full-Time MBA

The Bloomberg and QS Full-Time MBA rankings are just the latest in a string of accolades for Kogod’s MBA. The Princeton Review recently named Kogod the No. 3 Best Green MBA in the U.S., underscoring the school’s longstanding commitment to sustainability in business education. Corporate Knights named Kogod No. 12 in the world and No. 5 in the U.S. in its Better World MBA rankings, reflecting Kogod’s mission to build a more sustainable world through business.