The Master of Business Administration or MBA programme at the University of the South Pacific’s School of Business and Management reached a significant milestone as it ranked fourth in the Executive MBA category in Oceania by the Eduniversal Ranking 2024 Best Masters.

The Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking comprehensively evaluates Masters and MBA programmes globally and stands as the sole platform assessing individual master courses across 56 diverse fields of study worldwide.

USP is the only other University alongside the University of Hawai’i at Manao, the University of Otago in New Zealand and seven others from Australia that ranked in the Top 10 – 2024 Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking for MBA in Oceania. 

Head of USP’s School of Business and Management Professor Gurmeet Singh said the ranking is profoundly significant for USP, affirming strong position in the Oceania educational landscape. 

He added it underscores our dedication to delivering an exceptional education and competing robustly on a regional scale. 

“The implications of this ranking for our MBA programme are extensive: it enhances the programme’s attractiveness to prospective students worldwide, potentially improves job prospects for our graduates and attracts more interest from top employers, fosters pride and boosts morale among our current students, faculty, and alumni, encouraging continued excellence and innovation and enhances overall quality”. 

He also stressed the significance of the MBA programme in that it extends beyond regional borders, impacting the global academic and business landscapes as it provides a unique regional insight, promotes cultural proficiency, and emphasises sustainability with diverse networking opportunities.

USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia expressed his gratitude to the hardworking staff of SBM and the MBA programme for their dedication and commitment to maintaining the high standard of delivering the internationally accredited MBA programme.

“I am proud of the achievement of our MBA programme; competing with internationally renowned universities in the region and being the only University from Fiji to rank in the Top 10 Executive Masters in Oceania is indeed a major milestone.” 

“USP has become and will continue to be an institution that works towards meeting the evolving development and educational needs of the Pacific and its people,” the USP Vice-Chancellor said.

The Eduniversal Group is a global leader in higher education information with widely recognised academic rankings that have helped hundreds of thousands of students search for the right programme globally.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Martial Guiette said  the group will continue to bring inspired people together to ensure Eduniversal encourage the proliferation of academic excellence, support international exchange and improve the mobility of students and faculty.

“This ranking will undoubtedly boost the USP MBA programme to produce appropriately educated and skilled people who will positively contribute to a prosperous and well-informed region requiring an agile, highly productive knowledge economy.”