PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Brown University) — The IE Brown Executive MBA, a global executive education program delivered in partnership between Brown University and IE Business School, has maintained its No. 5 position worldwide in the 2025 QS Executive MBA Rankings. The recognition reflects the program’s distinctive model for educating working professionals through a globally minded, interdisciplinary lens.

Built for senior professionals and executives with a global perspective, the program equips leaders to master business strategy while amplifying their leadership impact. This year, it also earned the No. 2 spot worldwide for both career outcomes and diversity—demonstrating its ability to attract a dynamic, international cohort and remain relevant in a competitive marketplace.

Spanning 15 months, the IE Brown Executive MBA blends interactive online learning with immersive in-person sessions. Residencies are held at IE University in Madrid, Brown University in Providence and in Cape Town, South Africa—bringing global context and collaboration into every phase of the learning experience.

With a powerful mix of academic depth, global exposure, and hands-on relevance, the program shapes confident, future-ready leaders.

Learn more about the program at emba.brown.edu.