We are happy to share with you our 5th annual ranking of the most popular programs among MBAs from around the world, 2019 Ranking of MBA Development Programs!
It’s exciting to observe changes and trends from one year to another, as well as to think further about the underlying factors, such as interests of this year’s MBA cohort, changes on company, industry and market level.
This report is composed of global ranking, followed by analysis by industry, functional area and school location. This year we added a new industry – Telecommunications, as well as analysis on placement changes from last year’s to this year’s ranking.
In September 2019, you are also warmly welcome to the LDP Career Forum, where employers get to increase visibility of their program in short online Q&A sessions with top MBA talent.
Take a look, let us know what you think, share with your colleagues and students, and do reach out in case we can help.
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2. Contents
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Editors’ Note ................................................................................... 3
What are Development Programs? ............................................... 4
Our unique data ............................................................................ 5
How we ranked Development Programs? ..................................... 6
Rankings ....................................................................................... 7
Top Development Programs by Industry ............................................... 13
Top Development Programs by Business Area ..................................... 23
Top Development Programs by School Location ................................ 32
Recommendation to students ........................................................ 37
Calling all companies with Development Programs ....................... 38
About MBA-Exchange.com ........................................................... 39
3. Editors’ Note
We are happy to share with you our 5th annual ranking of the most popular programs
among MBAs from around the world, 2019 Ranking of MBA Development Programs!
It’s exciting to observe changes and trends from one year to another, as well as to think
further about the underlying factors, such as interests of this year’s MBA cohort, changes
on company, industry and market level.
This report is composed of global ranking, followed by analysis by industry, functional area
and school location. This year we added a new industry – Telecommunications, as well as
analysis on placement changes from last year’s to this year’s ranking.
In September 2019, you are also warmly welcome to the LDP Career Forum, where
employers get to increase visibility of their program in short online Q&A sessions with top
MBA talent.
Take a look, let us know what you think, share with your colleagues and students, and do
reach out in case we can help.
Zana Zidansek Bilal Ojjeh
Contact us: zana@mba-exchange.com | Tel. +41 22 343 47 47
4. What are Development Programs?
Structured, intense, and often rotational, MBA Development
Programs are fast-track programs within companies to develop
and groom high-potential MBAs for future leadership roles.
They vary a lot from one program to the next as each company
tailors its programs to its specific needs: Structure, duration,
experiential experiences, function focus, rotations, mentorship
and coaching, on-the-job and formal training, etc.
However, what all of them have in common is the objective to
shape and grow the future top leaders of these organizations,
and therefore, the rigorous selection criteria to attract and recruit
the right candidates.
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5. Our Unique Data
We track every Development Program, worldwide. We add new
programs, archive old ones, and update current ones through monthly
manual checks, regular connections with companies, as well as on-going
automatic processes to alert us of any intermediary changes.
We have two directories of development programs:
• 692* programs for MBAs under MBA-Exchange.com
• 771* programs for Masters students under Careernomics.com
This report looks exclusively at the programs on MBA-Exchange.com
and is based on +200’000** program views from our +100 client
business schools that are subscribed to this service.
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* Another 500+ programs are monitored but archived as no longer active and relevant
for our candidates. Note that 248 programs appear in both directories as they target
Masters as wells as MBAs.
** April 16, 2018 to April 15, 2019
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6. How we ranked our Development Programs?
This report ranks 692* development programs based on
+200’000 views* between April 16, 2018 and April 15, 2019.
It is divided in several main sections with corresponding sub-
rankings. Namely we have analyzed it as follows:
• Global rankings
• Top Development Programs by Industry
• Top Development Programs by Business Area
• Top Development Programs by School Location
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* These are the programs that are today still taking place and/or open for applications.
The programs that have been canceled are not taken into consideration.
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8. Most Popular Industries
Worldwide
#1 Healthcare
#2 Technology
#3 Financial Services
#4 Industrial Products & Services
#5 Consumer Products
#6 Energy & Utility
#7 Retail & Wholesale Trade
#8 Consulting
#9 Telecommunications
#10 Biotechnology
Popular Employers in Healthcare:
Popular Employers in Technology:
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
9. Most Popular Employers
Worldwide (2/2)
We dug further into what changed from 2018 to
2019. Here is the recap of changes in the top 10:
• Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Siemens and
IBM are holding still positions 1-4 from last
year
• AB InBev gains one spot from last year, now
on place Nr 5
• Shell makes a significant leap forward from
last year, advancing from Nr 11 to Nr 7
• Another surprising achievement: Emerson
moves up for 6 places and is now on spot Nr 8
• J.P. Morgan and Danaher each slide down one
place: J.P. Morgan now Nr 9 and Danaher Nr
10
• Both Deutsche Bank and Roche slide down a
few places and off the ranking: Deutsche Bank
now Nr 12 and Roche Nr 13
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1st
10th
1
2
6
5
7
11
8
14
5
6
7
12
10
13
Amazon
Deutsche Bank
4
3
8
9
1
0
9
Shell
10. Top Development Programs
Worldwide
#1 Siemens CEO* Program
#2 MBA Leadership Development Program
#3 Pathways Operations Manager - MBA
#4 Siemens Graduate Program
#5 Global MBA Program
#6 Future Leaders Programme
#7 Global MBA Internship
#8 General Manager Development Program
#9 International Recruitment and Development Program
#10 Procurement Leadership Development Program
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Comparison by views 2019:
1
2
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
10
2
3
4
4
6
1
5
6
5
17
7
7
8
13
10
23
9
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
11. Global MBA (GMBA) Program
You pursued an MBA because you knew you wanted more — more responsibility, more impact, and more challenges. The one-year,
high-potential Global MBA Program gives you all of that while helping you learn and grow in your career faster than you imagined.
The majority of our Global MBAs start in summer internships that can lead to full-time positions in any area of the company. Some
examples of first roles have been: Global Brand Manager, Marketing Innovation Manager, Global Finance Manager, Trade Marketing
Manager, and Sustainability Manager, among many others.
12. Top Dev. Programs - Internships
Worldwide
#1 Global MBA Internship
#2 Associate Internship Programs
#3 Extreme Blue Internship Program
#4 IRDP Internship
#5 Business Intern 2019
#6 Pathways Operations Manager Intern
#7 Strategy MBA Intern
#8 MBA Intern
#9 MBA Internships
#10 Management LDP Internship US
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
1
3
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
8
9
4
5
N.A.
8
9
41
10
Comparison by views 2019:
2
1
3
6
7
14. Top Programs in Consumer
#1 Global MBA Program
#2 Global MBA Internship
#3 Future Leaders Program
#4 MBA Leadership Program
#5 RBI MBA Leadership Program
#6 MBA General Management
#7 European Graduate Programme 2019
#8 Management Development Program (MDP)
#9 Apple Store Leader Program
#10 MBA Internships
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
3
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
2
3
7
4
8 7
11
10
1
5
N.A.
8
45
9
N.A.
15. Top Programs in Energy
#1 Siemens CEO* Program
#2 Siemens Graduate Program
#3 Future Leaders Progamme
#4 Finance Excellence Program
#5 Shell Graduate Program
#6 Business & Commercial MBA Program
#7 Accelerated MBA Program
#8 Trader Development Programme
#9 Finance MBA Development Program
#10 Finance MBA Internship
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
8
6
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
30
2
8
3
7
6
17
10
1
3
2
4
5
9
16. Top Programs in Financial Services
#1 Associate Internship Programs
#2 Associate Program – Wealth Management
#3 Associate FT Program – Investment Banking
#4 Investment Banking Associate Program - FT
#5 Vanguard MBA Development Program
#6 Chase Associate Program - FT
#7 UK FT MBA Programme
#8 Associate Programme
#9 Finance – FT Associate (North America 2019)
#10 Leadership Development Program
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
8
6
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
2
34
4
9
3
5
11
7
5
8
20
10
107
9
1
7
17. Top Programs in Healthcare
#1 Siemens CEO* Program
#2 Siemens Graduate Program
#3 International Recruitment and Development Program
#4 Procurement Leadership Development Program
#5 Perspectives Global Talent Development Program
#6 Leadership Development Rotation Program
#7 IRDP Internship
#8 Esprit Commercial Programme
#9 Finance Excellence Programme
#10 International Development Program – MBA Graduates
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
9
5
1st
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
10
2
3
3
4
5
7
10
11
7
2
8
1
6
6
4
9
18. International Recruitment and Development Program (IRDP)
Want to use your unique combination of expertise, dedication and drive to spark bold innovation while tackling some
of the world's most pressing health challenges? With the power of the world's largest broadly-based healthcare
company behind you, you'll amplify your impact - and find that you can touch the lives of people everywhere.
The International Recruitment and Development Program (IRDP) is a two-year program that hires high-potential
MBA and master's students from around the world and helps them develop into the leaders of tomorrow. The
program is a career differentiator: IRDP participants gain the expertise and experience they need to take on
leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson.
19. #1 Siemens CEO* Program
#2 Siemens Graduate Program
#3 General Manager Development Program
#4 Europe MBA Leadership Program
#5 Finance Excellence Program
#6 MBA Leadership Development Program
#7 USA MBA Leadership Program
#8 CLP – Commercial Leadership Program
#9 Global Leadership Development Program for MBA’s
#10 Management Leadership Development Program US
Top Programs in Industrial Products
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
4
6
4
5
6
5
1
2
3
7
N.A.
N.A.
8
10
20. Top Programs in Technology
#1 MBA Leadership Development Program
#2 Pathways Operations Manager - MBA
#3 General Management LDP
#4 Extreme Blue Internship Program
#5 Europe MBA Leadership Program
#6 Consulting by Degrees
#7 Business Intern 2019
#8 Impact Program – MBA Leadership Rotational Program
#9 Retail Leadership Development Program
#10 Pathways Operations Manager Intern
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1
3
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
10
3
5
9
2
4
2
1
62
7
5
6
8
4
9
7
10
21. Top Programs in Telecommunications
#1 CEO* Program
#2 Siemens Graduate Program
#3 Finance Excellence Program
#4 Excellerate Global Leadership Program
#5 Leadership Development Program (LDP)
#6 Leaders 2 Executives (L2E) Rotational
#7 Finance Leadership Development Program
#8 2019 MBA Leadership Development Rotational Program
#9 Leadership Development Program Internship
#10 Global Services Graduate Programme - AMEA
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
4
6
8
1
2
3
5
7
N.A.
9
11
10
22. Leadership Development Program
What’s next at AT&T? You tell us. Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) will give you the tools to take charge at the center of a
global company. Across three customized job rotations, you’ll connect to your future with unmatched learning opportunities, on-the-job
training and mentorship programs. And working alongside the industry’s best, you’ll be ready to lead your career in any direction you
want.
24. Top Programs in Commercial
#1 IRDP Internship
#2 Esprit Commercial Programme
#3 Business Intern 2019
#4 International Development Program – MBA Graduates
#5 Global Leadership Development Program
#6 MACH Program
#7 Strategy and Business Development Program
#8 Accelerated MBA Program
#9 MBA Customer Service Management
#10 MBA Commercial Strategy Analyst 2018-2019
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
24
3
4
5
6
7
2
1
60
3
4
13
10
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
25. Esprit Commercial Programme – MBA Global Development Program
This programme provides development opportunities for individuals who will take on stretching challenges and
projects that are designed to stretch you, all with the ultimate aim of positively impacting the lives of patients and
consumers.
26. Top Programs in Finance
#1 Associate Internship Programs
#2 Associate Program – Wealth Management
#3 Finance Excellence Program
#4 Associate FT Program – Investment Banking
#5 Finance MBA Leadership Development Program
#6 Investment Banking Associate Program FT
#7 Finance MBA Associate Development Program
#8 Trader Development Programme
#9 Esprit Finance Programme
#10 Chase Associate Program FT
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
6
2
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
8
4
4
8 9
3
3
2
27
7
120
9
1
5
N.A.
27. Finance MBA Associate Development Program
Transform your education and experience into fast-track career growth with a global organization driven to
help patients prevail over serious diseases.
The Finance MBA Associate Development Program has been in place for over 20 years, recruiting top
MBA candidates for dynamic careers in Finance. The program allows the individual to explore various
financial areas that include Corporate Treasury, Finance Planning & Analysis, Global Manufacturing
Finance, International Opportunities, R&D Finance.
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Top Programs in Human Resources
#1 Human Resources Leadership Development Program
#2 Human Resources Development Program
#3 HR Leadership Development Program
#4 E-HRLDP Internship
#5 Human Resources Leadership Development Program
#6 HR Perspectives Program
#7 Accelerated Development Program HR
#8 Global HR Associate Development Program 2019
#9 Human Resources Leadership Program
#10 Human Resources Development Program (HRDP)
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1
2
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
3
7
5
6
3
6
2
1
7
5
8
15
10
23
9
4
9
29. Human Resources Leadership Program
The HR Leadership Program is a three–year accelerated development program designed to grow high potential talent into key
leadership roles. The program’s value proposition is to develop our next generation of HR leaders. We do this by attracting, retaining
and developing a community of innovative talent from top MBA and HR masters programs. The program consists of three one-year
assignments within the HR function which enhance business acumen and HR expertise. We deploy participants into high impact
consulting roles that enable them to lead transformational change across Cisco’s business and the HR function. Through these
assignments, participants are provided experiential learning in leadership roles across the HR organization.
30. #1 Pathways Operations Manager MBA
#2 Procurement Leadership Development Program
#3 Pathways Operations Manager Intern
#4 Operations Global Graduate Associates Programme
#5 Future Leaders Programme
#6 Supply Chain Rotational Program
#7 AWS CloudPath Leadership Development Program
#8 PLDP Internship
#9 International Program for Procurement Management
#10 Rotational Leadership Development Program - Asia
Top Programs in Operations
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Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
21
5
4
7
6
5
12
6
4
8
24
9
1
2
3
10
7
N.A.
31. Top Rotational Programs
#1 MBA Leadership Development Program
#2 Siemens Graduate Program
#3 Global MBA Program
#4 Future Leaders Programme
#5 Global MBA Internship
#6 International Recruitment and Development Program
#7 Perspectives Global Talent Development Program
#8 Future Leaders Program
#9 Leadership Development Rotation Program
#10 Europe MBA Leadership Program
Contact us: zana@mba-exchange.com | Tel. +41 22 343 47 47
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1
5
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
20
2
3
8
1
3
12
6
19
10
14
9
4
2
N.A.
N.A.
33. #1 CEO* Program
#2 MBA Leadership Development Program
#3 Siemens Graduate Program
#4 Global MBA Internship
#5 International Recruitment and Development Program
#6 Associate Internship Programs
#7 Pathways Operations Manager MBA
#8 General Management LDP
#9 Future Leaders Programme
#10 Future Leaders Programme
Top Programs by Asian Schools
Contact us: zana@mba-exchange.com | Tel. +41 22 343 47 47
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
8
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
10
2
3
4
6
5
18
7
11
10
73
9
12
9
5
1524
1
34. Top Programs by Australian Schools
#1 CEO* Program
#2 Future Leaders Programme
#3 International Recruitment and Development Program
#4 Associate Internship Programs
#5 Pathways Operations Manager MBA
#6 MBA Leadership Development Program
#7 Procurement Leadership Development Program
#8 Finance Excellence Program
#9 IRDP Internship
#10 Operations Global Graduate Associates Programme
Contact us: zana@mba-exchange.com | Tel. +41 22 343 47 47
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1
6
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
5
6
1
4
8
5
7
2
3
2513
4
8
9
10
35. #1 Siemens CEO* Program
#2 MBA Leadership Development Program
#3 Pathways Operations Manager - MBA
#4 Siemens Graduate Program
#5 Global MBA Program
#6 Future Leaders Programme
#7 Europe MBA Leadership Program
#8 General Manager Development Program
#9 Global MBA Internship
#10 International Recruitment and Development Program
Top Programs by European Schools
Contact us: zana@mba-exchange.com | Tel. +41 22 343 47 47
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
1
3
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
12
2
3
4
4
5
1
5
21
7
7
8
19
10
31
9
6
8
36. #1 CEO* Program
#2 MBA Leadership Development Program
#3 Pathways Operations Manager MBA
#4 Global MBA Internship
#5 Siemens Graduate Program
#6 Leadership Development Rotation Program
#7 Global MBA Program
#8 USA MBA Leadership Program
#9 General Management LDP
#10 Future Leaders Programme
Top Programs by N. American Schools
Contact us: zana@mba-exchange.com | Tel. +41 22 343 47 47
Source: +200’000 program views by MBA students from +100 subscribed business schools between Apr 16,
2018 and Apr 15, 2019
Comparison by views 2019:
8
1st
10th
Placement comparison 2018 vs 2019:
11
2
3
7
4
5
2
7
10
6
13
9
1
29
5
33
6
10
37. Recommendation to students
Remember that MBA Development Programs
aim to make outstanding leaders
out of the people who are leaders already.
We therefore advise you to:
• Provide solid evidence of leadership qualities
• Avoid a technical CV
• Showcase initiative, leadership, drive, people skills,
resourcefulness, humility, emotional intelligence, etc.
• Research the programs and identify the right ones for you
• Demonstrate a perfect fit with your target program (hard
skills, soft skills, as well as personality)
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38. Calling All Companies with Development Programs
If your company runs a Development Program, we probably already cover it. Still,
we invite you to reach out and help us validate and complete the information we
have. Make sure we have the right info about your program(s)!
In September 2019, we will be organizing the LDP Career Forum. You have an
opportunity to promote your development program through a 30-minute live online
Q&A session to high-caliber MBAs. Interested?
www.MBA-Exchange.com/LDPForum
Zana Zidansek, Project Manager,
Zana@MBA-Exchange.com
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39. MBA-Exchange.com helps MBA students and alumni explore and identify the right
career opportunities, across industries and geographies:
- Gain visibility among and engage with employers through real-time online events
- Search vetted jobs, leadership programs and employers
- Explore work permits, country cultures, employment trends and competitions
Let’s connect at
Hello@MBA-Exchange.com
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Hinweis der Redaktion
128 in excel!! (113 as our clients) - difference is individual accesses + stats outside of office
This could be done for each ranking (per industry, BA, location)