Intelligence Unit - QS Research

The QS Intelligence Unit produces a number of research solutions which provide business schools, universities and employers with market research essential for developing effective strategies. 

QS Global 200 Business Schools 2009: The Employers' Choice

This report features a definitive list of business schools that attract the most international recruiters and identifies the most popular schools in each region of the world.  The research is intended to be of interest and use to the internationally mobile MBA recruiter and institutions worldwide interested in international business education and recruitment trends. The report captures recruiters' views of business schools, and will therefore be an important tool for admissions staff and careers advisors in setting objectives and measuring performance.

TopMBA Recruitment and Salary Report

QS conducts an annual survey of MBA employers worldwide to determine trends in international salaries and recruitment. The survey is extensive (responses are received from more than 400 companies) and presents an unrivalled overview of the world MBA recruitment market. MBA program administrators and career services will find the survey invaluable for providing guidance to students and managing relationships with recruiters. 

TopMBA Applicants Research Report

This report provides a detailed insight into the status, attitudes, goals and ambitions of MBA applicants worldwide, on an annual basis, and how they and the employment/education market for young professionals is changing. This allows precious insight into the changing trends of worldwide MBA applicants.
Anyone working at a business school or recruiting MBAs will find the results interesting. The report also gives a global overview of MBA applicant trends, providing vital data to business school marketers to identify growing markets and setting effective strategies.

TopGradSchool Applicants Research Report

This report provides similar data to the MBA Applicants Research report, however it focuses on the broader area of postgraduate education applicant trends, hence will be of interest to university staff that work outside of the MBA market.

Drawing on the extensive information collected for the compilation of the QS World University Rankings and the extended profile information gathered to support QS publications and websites, the QS Intelligence Unit is able to offer bespoke benchmarking services. 

These benchmarking solutions compare a specific university using particular criteria and methodologies in specific areas against pre determined peers. Each report contains trend data on ranking positions, and is designed to assist client universities to better understand why they are at a particular point in the WUR and what areas they should concentrate on for improvement. This helps universities establish a feel for best practice within the chosen area and also helps promote continuous improvement.

The main users of QS benchmarking services will be institutions seeking to identify strategies that will improve their international position in terms of performance and reputation.  They are also a valuable source of information for governments trying to understand the competitive appeal of their higher education system in contrast to those of competing nations.