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Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QU's CBE achieves advanced level worldwide in Impact Rating 2025 edition
Tribune News Network Doha The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University (QU) has been recognised for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability as part of the sixth edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), launched on 10 June 2025, at the PIR Global Summit 2025 and acknowledged during the UN PRME Global Forum. The CBE at QU is one of the 86 business schools from 30 countries participating in this year's edition, which saw a record engagement of 17,167 student responses, a 13% increase from the previous year. The school achieved Level 4 out of 5, making it a transforming institution within the PIR framework. The PIR is a global, student- and faculty-cantered initiative that assesses business schools' dedication to sustainability and ethical practices. This year's survey evaluated 86 leading business schools across 30 countries, reflecting students' recognition of their schools' contributions to social and environmental impact. With a score of 4 out of 5, the CBE has been classified as a 'Transforming School,' highlighting its commitment to energizing, educating, and engaging students with purpose—and to developing competent, socially responsible graduates who strive to make a positive impact in society. Participants evaluated how the college addresses societal and sustainability challenges and how well it prepares its students to become responsible leaders. The data collection was organized and led by student representatives who distributed the survey to the college students. By participating in PIR 2025, business schools demonstrate their commitment to transparency and to listening to the voice of their key stakeholders. Prof. Rana Sobh, dean of the CBE, commented, 'This recognition reflects our commitment to developing responsible leaders and creating sustainable impact through business education. 'At the CBE at QU, we are proud to be shaping the future by embedding ethics, responsibility, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do. This achievement reinforces what we continuously strive for—our motto: 'Education with Impact.' The PIR uses 20 questions grouped into seven dimensions across three overarching areas: Energizing, Educating, and Engaging. These results place schools into one of five levels, three of which are published: Level 3 (Progressing), Level 4 (Transforming), and Level 5 (Pioneering). Prof. Thomas Dyllick, PIR founder and member of the Supervisory Board, stated, 'While future students now have an alternative source to select their business school, schools refer to the PIR primarily to measure and communicate their transformational progress. The voice of the student has become a true source of value.' The PIR was initiated by a coalition of business school experts and international NGOs such as WWF, Oxfam, and UN Global Compact and is supported by student organizations including oikos, AIESEC, and Net Impact. It is also backed by VIVA Idea (Costa Rica), the Institute for Business Sustainability Foundation, and FehrAdvice (Switzerland). New in 2025, PIR now also offers additional reporting modules to support schools in their PRME, AACSB, and EQUIS accreditation processes, enabling them to use PIR data to report on Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability (ERS) requirements with stakeholder-derived evidence.
Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Woxsen Among World's Top 11 in Positive Impact Rating 2025
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 12: Woxsen University has been recognised once again as a Level 5 'Pioneering' School in the 2025 edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for Business Schools. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Woxsen has received the highest level of distinction, placing it among only 11 institutions globally to achieve this milestone in 2025. The PIR is a globally recognised, student-led rating system that assesses how business schools are perceived in terms of their societal impact across seven dimensions: Governance, Culture, Programs, Learning Methods, Student Support, Institution as a Role Model, and Public Engagement. In this year's edition, Woxsen received an overall PIR score of 9.7, one of the highest worldwide. The 2025 PIR saw participation from 86 schools across 28 countries, based on responses from over 17,000 students. The PIR methodology provides a unique lens into how students experience their school's engagement with ethics, responsibility, and sustainability. "Woxsen University's consistent recognition at Level 5 in the Positive Impact Rating underscores our focused commitment to embedding Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability across all facets of our institution. A PIR score of 9.7 and our continued presence among the top-rated schools globally reflects the collective effort by our faculty, students, and leadership to align purpose with practice. This acknowledgement reinforces our direction and responsibility in shaping education that is relevant, values-driven, and socially responsive." -- Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University Woxsen's sustained performance in the Positive Impact Rating complements its broader strategy of aligning with global standards, including PRME, AACSB, and EQUIS, reflecting its commitment to meaningful and measurable institutional impact. About Woxsen University, Hyderabad: Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia's largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 170+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India's Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 Private Institutes.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIMB maintains top spot in Positive Impact Rating 2025
IIM-Bangalore has been ranked among the world's leading business schools in the 2025 edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR). The Institute secured a Level 5 'Pioneering School' position with a PIR score of 9.3 out of 10, surpassing the global average of 7.8. The Positive Impact Rating assesses a business school's contribution to societal progress and global good. It was initiated by a coalition of business school experts and is governed by a Swiss association. It is supported by founding endorsers, including WWF, Oxfam International, and the UN Global Compact Switzerland, with funding from VIVA Idea and the Institute for Business Sustainability (IBS). Exceeding global benchmarks Across PIR's seven core impact dimensions, IIMB delivered strong scores with Governance (9.42), Culture (9.32), and Public Engagement (9.29). Additionally, the institute recorded high scores in Programs, Learning Methods, Student Support, and Institute as a Role Model. 'Over the last decade, IIMB has steadily deepened its engagement with the principles of sustainable, responsible business. Our efforts have been deliberate and in close alignment with the institute's mission to create value for business, government, and society. It is encouraging to see that these efforts are recognised through consistent leadership across all impact dimensions,' said Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director, IIMB, commenting on the achievement. Record participation The sixth edition of the PIR saw a record participation of 86 business schools across 28 countries. Notably, this year's rating introduced a Faculty Survey alongside the student assessment, offering a dual-stakeholder perspective and a comparative view of how both students and faculty perceive their institution's commitment to societal impact.
