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French Business School Rankings: A Competitive Landscape

French business schools heavily rely on rankings for reputation and marketing, leading to intense competition and reactions to ranking results.

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FranceCompetitionHigher EducationRankingsBusiness Schools

L’etudiantChallengesFinancial Times (Ft)HecEscp

Laurent CorvaisierKira MitrofanoffLeo CremoneziAndrew JackLéon Laulusa

How did the Bologna Process contribute to the importance of rankings?: The rise of rankings is linked to the Bologna Process, which aimed to harmonize European higher education systems, leading to increased international competition.
What resources do business schools allocate to managing their rankings?: Business schools dedicate significant resources to managing their rankings performance, with dedicated teams collecting data and responding to ranking organizations' queries.
What is the significance of the Financial Times ranking for French business schools?: The Financial Times ranking is considered a global benchmark, similar to the Shanghai ranking for universities, offering exceptional visibility for business schools.
What are the typical reactions of business schools to positive and negative rankings?: The rankings are a source of both stress and celebration for schools; negative rankings lead to complaints and threats to withdraw, while positive ones are met with celebration.
How do French business schools view rankings from publications like L’Etudiant and the Financial Times?: Business schools in France are highly dependent on rankings from publications like L’Etudiant and the Financial Times, viewing them as crucial for marketing and reputation.

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