The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School has been recognized as one of the world’s top institutions for custom executive education, earning top 3 in the U.S., No. 6 in the Americas, and No. 26 globally in the 2025 Financial Times Executive Education rankings.
This achievement reflects Miami Herbert’s evolving approach to executive learning, one that prioritizes measurable results, workforce relevance, and long-term value creation.
“We’ve committed to ensuring that our programs generate real-world, measurable outcomes for our clients,” said Rony Shir, assistant dean of lifelong learning and executive education. “In a time when the half-life of skills is rapidly shrinking, we’re focused on equipping leaders with both the capabilities and mindsets needed to drive transformation inside their organizations.”
Miami Herbert’s rise in the rankings underscores its strategic focus on skill relevance and impact, including the integration of AI, data visualization, and transformative leadership into its curriculum. The school’s approach blends cutting-edge technical knowledge with the human-centered leadership skills that remain critical in today’s workplace.
“What excites me most about our executive education work is the opportunity to blend leadership and people development with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies,” said Robert W. Gregory, associate professor in business technology and valued faculty partner in Miami Herbert’s executive education programs. “Organizations today are striving to become more data-driven, but we can’t lose sight of the need for humanness and human connection. The most impactful programs strike that balance, advancing technological fluency while reinforcing essential human skills.”
As demand grows for custom solutions tailored to organizational priorities, Miami Herbert has positioned itself as a strategic learning partner, not just a provider. Programs are co-designed with clients to align directly with business goals—whether that’s increasing productivity, building future-ready leaders, or supporting digital transformation.
The school’s programs are informed by the latest research in adult learning and leadership development, while also adapting to the shifting landscape of lifelong learning. With today’s skills becoming outdated in just a few years, organizations increasingly turn to executive education to build sustainable capabilities, not just knowledge.
Recent Miami Herbert initiatives have addressed areas such as AI adoption, sustainability strategy, and revenue growth through product innovation. In each case, results are tracked through assessments, action planning, and follow-ups to ensure lasting impact.
“We’re not just teaching, we’re helping organizations solve real problems, develop new capabilities, and sustain change,” said Shir. “That’s the future of executive education, and we’re proud to be leading it.”
With a clear focus on lifelong learning, client impact, and relevance in a fast-changing world, Miami Herbert continues to rise as a global leader in executive education.
For more information, visit Miami Herbert's Executive Education program page.
