Two new ranking releases prompted debate over how to evaluate business schools globally. One compendium reviewed 2025 business‑school rankings and criticized overreliance on inputs like GMAT scores and outputs such as short‑term alumni pay. The ShanghaiRanking release placed Copenhagen Business School atop its Business Administration list while many U.S. heavyweights fell in subject‑specific metrics. The reports underline growing fragmentation in ranking methods and create operational pressures for MBA programs: curriculum refreshes, data transparency for outcomes, and strategic positioning for international applicants. Deans and admissions teams will likely lean into new metrics—faculty research, specialization strengths, and alumni satisfaction—to counter headline surprises.