The impact of The Wharton School’s actions reverberated across various institutions, with significant consequences. One notable beneficiary was an Ivy League rival, [ppp1], which ascended to the top position overall and secured the second spot, trailing [ppp2], in the FT’s research ranking during that period.
However, this surge was short-lived for CBS, as [ppp3], renowned for its exceptional research programs, swiftly reclaimed the top position from Columbia. Additionally, it surpassed Harvard to clinch the top spot in research rankings. Consequently, Columbia descended to fourth place overall and [ppp4] in the list of premier business research programs. Meanwhile, [ppp5], previously ranked fourth in research, advanced to the second spot. [ppp6], a surprising third in the previous year’s research rankings, plummeted to sixth, trailing [ppp7] by one position.
Despite the Jindal School’s notable advancements in the FT ranking, elevating from sixth place last year and tenth two years ago, its substantial investment in research is more prominently showcased through its distinctive North American and Worldwide school rankings. Notably, Wharton continued to dominate these rankings, securing the top position by a significant margin.
ELEVATED RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
Wharton’s exceptional research capabilities are widely recognized in the realm of higher education. The business school at the University of Pennsylvania houses over 20 research centers and initiatives spanning diverse fields such as analytics, public policy, and social impact. The scholarly work emanating from these centers fuels the development of new courses, programs, and collaborations among academia, industry, and government, all aimed at tackling critical global business challenges.
The FT and UT-Dallas rankings underscore the remarkable research achievements of various institutions, particularly those at the forefront. Harvard, with 11 research centers and global offices, Columbia with six major academic divisions encompassing disciplines from Accounting to Marketing, and Chicago Booth with 13 centers and initiatives including the renowned Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation, exemplify the research prowess embedded within these institutions. Similarly, Cornell Johnson, ranked third in research by FT last year and sixth this year, boasts leading centers like the Parker Center for Investment Research and the Smith Family Business Initiative.
In FT’s 2024 research ranking, a notable observation is that the top six, eight of the top 10, and 16 of the top 20 research schools recognized by The Financial Times are situated in the United States. For a comprehensive view of the 100-school FT ranking, refer to Page 4.
PROLIFIC PUBLICATIONS BY WHARTON FACULTY
The evaluation criteria in the FT ranking emphasize the volume of publications by a school’s current faculty in 50 academic and practitioner journals over a 30-month period. Conversely, the UT-Dallas rankings, released annually, adopt a distinct approach by assessing the number of publications in 24 journals over a five-year span. Noteworthy is Wharton’s exceptional performance in this domain, with a staggering 392 articles published from 2019 to 2023. This output, though marginally lower than the previous years, underscores Wharton’s consistent scholarly contributions. UT-Dallas secured the second position in both North American and Worldwide rankings with 297 articles, followed by Columbia Business School with 289 articles, Harvard with 279, and Chicago Booth School of Business with 278, rounding up the top five.
DOMINANCE OF U.S. SCHOOLS IN UT-DALLAS RANKINGS
UT-Dallas offers a robust platform for analyzing research articles published in leading business journals, providing comprehensive author information dating back to 1990. The scoring methodology addresses shared authorship by assigning a scaled score to each affiliated school based on the number of authors and affiliations. Notably, Wharton maintained its leading position with a score of 197.25, followed by UT-Dallas (142.70), Columbia (136.18), Harvard (132.51), and Chicago Booth (127.16). This trend of U.S. schools dominating the rankings persisted, with the top eight positions occupied by U.S. institutions. The first deviation in the Worldwide ranking was observed with [ppp8] of France securing the ninth position.
For a detailed breakdown of the 100-school UT-Dallas rankings, refer to pages 2 and 3.
GLOBAL RANKING INSIGHTS AND TRENDS
The Worldwide ranking highlighted the dominance of U.S. institutions, accounting for a significant majority of the positions. The United Kingdom and China also featured prominently, with notable institutions securing commendable ranks. However, certain institutions experienced fluctuations in their rankings, with [ppp9] notably declining in position.
In the North American ranking, [ppp10] emerged as the first non-U.S. business school, securing the 16th position. Canada witnessed an increase in the number of schools listed, with [ppp11] making significant strides in the rankings.
For a comprehensive overview of the 100-school UT-Dallas North American and Worldwide rankings, and the top 100 research schools as recognized by The Financial Times, refer to the respective pages.
FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
For additional insights, refer to FT’s Global MBA ranking and UT-Dallas’ research rankings.
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