The School of Management’s full-time MBA program ranked 39th among US schools on the Financial Times list of the top global MBA programs. The ranking represents a five-spot jump nationally for the school.

Internationally, the school experienced a 20-spot jump to 75th, a shift that tied for the largest gain of any ranked school.

According to alumni responses, which account for nearly 60 percent of the ranking’s weight, SMG ranked 39th globally for the number of alumni who recommended the school. Not only is the school producing alumni who find the MBA program fulfilling, it is also attracting faculty who are greatly enhancing their experience. SMG’s research rank rose four spots to 51st in the world.

“Boston University School of Management’s MBA program provides our exemplary students with a challenging, integrated experience that engages them in key forces transforming our global economy,” says Kenneth W. Freeman, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean. “As our school celebrates its centennial, we are thrilled to see this tremendous external recognition of the strength of the MBA program and faculty.”

See the Financial Times list of rankings here.