The Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business is once again ranked among the top 20 Executive MBA programs in Western Europe, according to the prestigious international Eduniversal ranking.

In the Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings 2025, the program is ranked 20th, confirming its continuous path of excellence and its strong position in the international academic environment. The same ranking includes leading Business Schools such as Rotterdam School of Management (9th place), Warwick Business School (13th), and IMD (15th).

It is also noteworthy that the Executive MBA at AUEB is ranked higher than programs from highly recognized universities such as Imperial College London (23rd place), University of Oxford – Saïd Business School (29th), University of Cambridge – Judge Business School (33rd), and Stockholm Business School (36th).

The Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings 2025 is based on criteria such as:

• the international reputation of the programs, based on employer evaluations,
• graduates’ salaries after completion,
• alumni satisfaction, based on an Eduniversal survey.

Warm congratulations to the faculty, students, alumni, and administrative staff of the program for this important recognition.

The Executive MBA continues its dynamic development, aiming to strengthen its position among the top European programs for executives and to offer high-quality studies that develop leadership and strategic skills.

QS – Quacquarelli Symonds is one of the most widely recognized international organizations for evaluating universities and business schools. Each year, it publishes rankings covering top programs such as MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized master’s degrees, highlighting the best institutions worldwide.

QS evaluations are based on a set of indicators that include:

• the reputation of the program among academics and employers,
• the professional benefits for graduates and the return on investment,
• the student experience, links with the labor market, and academic impact.

Executive MBA (EMBA) programs are designed for professionals with significant work experience who wish to combine work and study, enhancing their skills in strategy, leadership, and innovation.

In the most recent QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025 – Europe, Oxford (Saïd Business School) ranked first in Europe and globally, followed by HEC Paris and IESE Business School in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

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A major international distinction for the Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), as its students and alumni claimed 1st place in Division B+ at the 18th Global MBA Trophy, a prestigious sailing competition with participants from some of the world’s leading business schools – including London Business School, INSEAD, HEC Paris, Wharton, Yale, Cambridge, Oxford, Kellogg, SDA Bocconi and many more.

The event, organized by the London Business School in collaboration with the Yacht Club of Greece, took place at the facilities of the Piraeus Sailing Club in Mikrolimano, Greece. AUEB was proudly represented by two teams comprising 18 students and alumni of its Executive MBA, who demonstrated exceptional teamwork, leadership, and strategic thinking under pressure.

The team that secured the top spot outperformed formidable competition, with HEC Paris finishing second, followed by Wharton, London Business School, and Oxford. Beyond the competitive success, the two AUEB crews functioned as a united, dynamic force – a living "leadership laboratory" that showcased the power of collaboration, adaptability, and real-time decision-making in demanding conditions.
Participants (in alphabetical order): Evi Aggelidou, Petros Aroukatos, Dionysis Gigantes, Fani Karageorgopoulou, Myrto Karygianni, Natalia Kivotidi, Kalypso Kranou, Spyros Kouvas, Petros Kormis, Grigoris Maros, Dimitris Megalooikonomou, Andreas Papageorgiou, Christos Smyrnios, Eleni Stamelaki, Katerina Tolia, Ilias Fourkiotis, Fotis Kouris, Elena Chnari.

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The Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) achieved another significant success this year, climbing eight places in Europe — from 58th to 50th position — confirming its commitment to delivering high-quality executive education.

Particular improvements were observed in the areas of Employer Reputation, Diversity, Executive Profile, and Career Outcomes, making the Executive MBA of AUEB a strong choice for executives seeking to develop their leadership and strategic skills.

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Once again, the Executive MBA at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) has been ranked among the top Executive MBA programs in Western Europe. In 2024, it achieved 20th place, marking its fifth consecutive year of improvement in the rankings.

The program ranks above prestigious business schools such as Imperial College London (24th), University of Oxford, Said Business School (29th), University of Cambridge, Judge Business School (33rd), and Stockholm School of Economics (23rd). Higher-ranked institutions include Warwick Business School (12th) and IMD (13th).

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As an integral part of the Strategy course taught by Professor Vassilis Papadakis, AUEB Executive MBA students are offered the chance to test the knowledge, skills and expertise acquired in various courses, by participating in the Business Strategy Game, the most popular strategy game globally.

Students are divided into groups. Each group undertakes the management of a simulated company. Teams compete for a series of years and a final winner emerges. In December 2022 the winner among the Executive MBA teams was a company named “DeusXMachina”.

The winning team was then invited in Spring 2023 to participate in an international competition, where they had to compete against 10 other winning teams from various Universities and Business schools from all over the world, namely George Mason University (USA), University of South Carolina (USA), Universidad de Lima (Peru), Trinity Western University (Canada), and others.

“DeusXMachina” senior managers Konstantinos Theofilogiannakos, Ioannis Kaflagiannis, Orestis Polychronakis and Giouli Terzi once more, excelled in the competition, by ranking 1st with the perfect score 110/110!

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As an integral part of the Strategy course taught by Professor Vassilis Papadakis, Executive MBA students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge, skills, and experience by participating in the Business Strategy Game, the world’s most popular strategic management simulation.

In the Strategy Game, students are divided into teams, each managing a simulated company. Teams compete over multiple simulated years to determine the overall winner. In December 2022, the team “DeusXMachina” won the Strategy Game among Executive MBA students.

Following this success, the winning team earned the opportunity to compete in the international edition of the competition in Spring 2023, where top teams from universities and business schools around the world participate. The “DeusXMachina” team faced 10 highly skilled international teams from institutions such as George Mason University (USA), University of South Carolina (USA), Universidad de Lima (Peru), Trinity Western University (Canada), and others.

The team, consisting of Konstantinos Theofilogiannakos, Ioannis Kalfagiannis, Orestis Polychronakis, and Giouli Terzi, overcame intense competition and achieved 1st place globally, earning the maximum possible score of 110/110.

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As part of the Strategy course taught by Professor Vassilis Papadakis, AUEB Executive MBA students are offered the chance to test the knowledge and skills acquired in various courses, by participating in the business strategy game, the most popular strategy game globally.

Students are divided into groups. Each group undertakes the management of a simulated company. Teams compete for a series of years and a final winner emerges. In December 2020 the winner among the Executive MBA teams was a company named Centrum.

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The Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics & Business was re-accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the international independent authority for MBA, DBA and Master’s in Management education. Following an extensive evaluation process conducted in December 2020, the Executive MBA received renewed accreditation, confirming that curriculum, quality of teaching, level of teaching and research staff, as well as all other services offered to the students of both Programs meet the highest standards set by AMBA. The assessment also considered the views of students, graduates and employers. 

For the students of the Program, the AMBA accreditation ensures international recognition of their degree and confirms that their investment results in a top-quality educational qualification. For companies that seek to hire talented and high-potential executives, it ensures the highest quality of the graduates of the Program. Moreover, students and graduates of accredited Programs enjoy a range of services offered by AMBA, including career support, opportunities to interact with graduates from the best MBA Programs globally, and access to the results of reports and research carried out by AMBA on the latest business and business education trends. 

Founded in 1967, the Association of MBAs is the only dedicated MBA Program accreditation body in the world that sets global standards for the quality of MBA, DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) and MBM (Master’s in Business & Management) programs. To date, AMBA has certified programs in 260 universities in more than 75 countries (corresponding to about 2% of the MBA programs offered worldwide). The Association of MBAs acts as a connecting point for accredited programs, their students and alumni, with companies – MBA employers from more than 100 countries around the world.

According to the valid Eduniversal ranking list announced on July 16, 2019, the Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business was ranked again in the 30th Position among the best Executive MBAs in Western Europe, rated with 4 stars (4*). 

Higher in the ranking are found emblematic Business Schools, such as the University of Oxford, Said Business School, (27th place), University of Cambridge, Judge School of Business (23rd place). The Executive MBA is positioned higher on the ranking list than other acclaimed Executive MBA programs offered by the top Business Schools such as Imperial College (32nd place), Cranfield University (37th place), Lancaster University Management School (47th place), Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (36th place ) etc. 

The Executive MBA aspires to maintain and improve its position among the programs addressed to executives and to offer high quality and internationally recognized postgraduate degrees in Greece.

The Executive MBA program of AUEB was accredited for the first time in its history by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the international impartial authority on postgraduate business education.

Following a thorough assessment that took place in November 2015, the Executive MBA was accredited against rigorous criteria, that ensure that the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction are met by the program.

The assessment also took into account the input from a number of stakeholders (including school staff, students, graduates and key employers).

For the students of the program this accreditation is an assurance of quality, that guarantees that their investment is rewarded with the finest business education available, a fact which will also have a demonstrable impact on their careers. For employers, looking to acquire the best managers and future business leaders, it is a guarantee that they recruit top talent. For graduates, AMBA membership opens doors and opportunities, with services that include careers support, job portals, networking with individuals from the best global MBA programs, access to the latest research, and training.

AMBA was established in 1967 with the aim to raise the profile of business education and the MBA qualification in UK and Europe, and accredits MBA, DBA and MBM programs globally. Accreditation gives to MBA programs international credibility and status and identifies the best ones among the thousands of programs worldwide that offer MBA qualifications. It’s worth noting that AMBA currently accredits programs at 210 schools in over 70 countries worldwide – only 2% of business schools worldwide hold this prestigious distinction.

Dear Professor Papadakis,

Congratulations are in order for students in your class who earned a Global Top 100 ranking for their company's BSG performance during the week of 26-Nov-18 through 2-Dec-18.

Industry 26 (Executive MBA Programme)

The co-managers of ACME Corp. (Company A)

Avouris, Dionisis,  Gkounela, Amalia, Stamati-Ntaragianni, Maria, Vardakis, Konstantinos, Voutzoulidis, Konstantinos

earned a Global Top 100 ranking on the following performance criteria: Overall Game-To-Date Score. Their Overall Score of 108.5 tied for the 81st best Overall Score performance of the week, worldwide!

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