Vlerick Business School has been ranked number 33 in The Case Centre Impact Index 2023. This newly introduced annual ranking is derived from usage data from The Case Centre – and shines a light on the global reach and impact of business schools' case writing during the previous academic year.
As the independent home of the case method and distributor of the world’s largest and most diverse collection of cases, including those from leading business schools worldwide, The Case Centre is uniquely placed to reward case teaching and writing excellence.
Today, the case method remains an irreplaceable cornerstone of management education. In the 2022-23 academic year, 1,187 organisations across 85 countries purchased cases from The Case Centre for use in their programmes.
For many years, The Case Centre has celebrated excellent cases, authors and teachers through its recognition portfolio of the annual bestselling and classic cases, awards and competitions, and bestselling case authors initiatives. The launch of the Impact Index in 2023 extends the portfolio by providing a platform to recognise the global reach and impact of an organisation’s case writing.
To determine the ranking, the Impact Index considers:
All organisations that published at least one case with The Case Centre in the preceding academic year are eligible.
Professor Filip Roodhooft, Research Dean at Vlerick Business School: “We firmly believe in the case method, as it cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Case studies challenge our students and participants beyond theoretical frameworks, placing them in the shoes of decision-makers facing real-world challenges.
“Our 33rd position worldwide in the Impact Index 2023 is a recognition of our school’s commitment to excellence in case writing and its tangible impact on the international stage. We are proud to be part of the global leaders, and this acknowledgement inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of case-based education, preparing our students to navigate the complexities of the business world with confidence and competence and take their next leap.”
Professor Ruth Bender, Chair of The Case Centre’s Board of Trustees, said:
“Case-producing schools often struggle to gauge the true impact of their case writing efforts. The Board and I are pleased that The Case Centre Impact Index provides valuable insights into the often-unrecognised impact of this work.
“It is truly rewarding to witness the commitment of these business schools to crafting high-calibre cases and generously sharing them with fellow business educators. This collaborative spirit contributes significantly to elevating standards of teaching and learning across the board. Congratulations are in order for all 50 schools, each deserving recognition for their outstanding case impact.”