Mbs Mt Eliza Ranked No. 1 In Executive Education In Asia Pacific By Financial Times

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MBS Mt Eliza Ranked No. 1 in Executive Education in Asia Pacific by Financial Times

In this year's Financial Times (FT) survey, Melbourne Business School's Mt Eliza executive education is ranked the No. 1 provider of executive education in the Asia Pacific.

The rankings position MBS Mt Eliza as the only Asia Pacific headquartered school in the global top 40 providers of executive education. FT has also ranked the School's customised programs No. 1 in the Asia Pacific.

"The No. 1 ranking underscores our commitment to quality in open and customised programs. MBS Mt Eliza's emphasis on quality is the catalyst for exceptional increased growth in our business," said Prof. Paul S. Kirkbride, Associate Dean, Executive Education, Melbourne Business School.

He adds, "Australian organisations are yet to discover the power of truly customised programs that can improve operational efficiency, fuel product innovation or improve customer satisfaction. We've partnered with many leading organisations who are seeing the power of customised programs, including McDonald's Australia, Pacific Brands, AVIVA, SEEK, Laminex and AFL".

MBS Mt Eliza's open programs are rated by FT in the global top 15 and No. 1 in Australia for repeat business and growth. The School offers a comprehensive portfolio of practical programs in general management, leadership and specialist areas. The programs are usually held at our heritage listed facility at Mt Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. The Mt Eliza facility is rated by FT as the No. 1 facility for executive education in Australia.

"Excellence in executive education is a combination of exceptional faculty, superb facilities, outstanding service and strong partnerships. This ranking is acknowledging our commitment to each of these," said Prof. John W. Seybolt, Dean and Director, Melbourne Business School.

The outstanding FT rankings coincide with the recent, successful staging of the International University Consortium for Executive Education (UNICON) conference. Leaders in executive education from around the world joined with MBS Mt Eliza in April to discuss the future of executive education.

"Post-conference feedback is extremely positive, with UNICON directors reporting that MBS Mt Eliza provided an outstanding learning experience for delegates and acknowledging our position as the leader in executive education in the Asia Pacific region," said Prof. Kirkbride.

The success in FT rankings coupled with the recent hosting of the UNICON Conference together reinforce MBS Mt Eliza's commitment to providing quality executive education.

For an interview with Prof. Paul S. Kirkbride, please contact:
Greg Mason Campbell, Marketing Communications Specialist, Melbourne Business School
Tel: 03 9349 8270 Mob: 0412 459 025 Email: [email protected] www.mbs.edu/mteliza


SOURCE: Melbourne Business School