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UC Irvine’s Merage School Shoots Up 19 Spots in Latest Forbes Report
Forbes researchers ranked UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business 42nd in the country as part of its biennial ranking of MBA programs based their return on investment (ROI). Merage catapulted 19 spots above its 2013 ranking and came in 20th among public institutions.
To compile its rankings, Forbes surveyed the alumni of full-time MBA programs who graduated in 2010. To determine ROI, Forbes assessed total alumni compensation, including salary, bonuses and exercised stock options for their first five years out of school as compared to the cost of tuition, required fees and foregone compensation for the two years spent in business school. Continue reading…
Forbes Ranks Kogod No. 65 in List of Best Full-Time MBA Programs
American University’s Kogod School of Business has been ranked Number 65 in Forbes Magazine’s list of the Best Full-Time MBA Programs in the country. Forbes ranked MBA program based on their five-year return on investment through alumni surveys.
According to Forbes, 89 percent of the class of 2014 that landed jobs within three months of graduation accepted positions in the D.C. metro. 37 percent of job attaining alums went into consulting, followed by 16 percent of students who went into financial services. Continue reading…
Mays Ranks in Forbes Top 10 “Best Business Schools”
In a recent Forbes ranking of “Best Business Schools” in the U.S., Mays Business School at Texas A&M University came in 9th among U.S. public universities and 24th overall. Since 2013, Mays has improved five positions in the public rankings and six overall.
Forbes Ranks Fox Among Top Schools for ROI and Job Placement
Forbes has ranked Temple University’s Fox School of Business among the top schools for job placement and return on investment. According to Forbes’ 2015 Best Business School rankings, the Fox Global MBA program has been ranked in the top 65 nationally for ROI and states that the school’s 95 percent job placement rate is “better than the vast majority of schools in the country.”
This is the school’s second consecutive appearance in Forbes’ biennial survey, which was released Sept. 9. Fox joins The Wharton School as the only other business school in Philadelphia to be ranked. Forbes rankings are based on the ROI achieved by students who graduate in the class of 2010. The rankings were evaluated based on a survey of 17,400 alumni from 95 different schools. To determine the rankings for ROI, the students’ total earning in the first five years out of the program were compared to the total cost of the program.
Gabelli EMBA Students Give Chinese Investors Real Estate Advice
The cohort of executive MBA students at the Gabelli School of Business recently advised the China-based lender CreditEase on the best places for Chinese investment in real estate. The consulting project was part of the EMBA program’s capstone course. The cohort of students gave a presentation to the company on August 19, at the firm’s headquarters in Beijing. For the project, students were asked to identify which U.S. cities offer Chinese investors the best potential return on investment in residential real estate.
The 22 student cohort conducted extensive market research to find the best answer for their client. The result of the research was the recommendation of five US locations; New York City (Queens and the Bronx), Philadelphia, Seattle, Houston and San Francisco. One student in the cohort, Colin Cassidy, explained in a press release for Gabelli that the areas chosen were based on specific criteria for their research, such as how quickly the area recovered from the 2007-2008 financial crisis, the local economy’s strength, unemployment rates, real estate taxes and rent-to-buy ratios.
Benefits of Executive MBA Programs for Managers
There are many program options when it comes to choosing the right MBA. Depending on your work schedule and personal commitments, as well as your amount of professional working experience, a part-time or full-time program are both good options. Prospective MBA students also have the option to complete an Executive MBA program.
Executive MBA programs are designed for mid-level managers and executives who have five or more years of management experience. There are many benefits of completing an Executive MBA program rather than a regular part-time MBA as an experienced business manager. It is a great type of program for those looking to build upon the business skills they have learned over years of experience as well as a way to learn new skills and gain knowledge on new markets and strategies.
Popularity of Sustainable Business MBA Grows
Many MBA programs now offer concentrations and curriculum that focus on sustainable business. Corporations are now required to be more environmentally conscious than ever before. A sustainable business MBA can help professionals gain the knowledge that is needed to operate and create successful environmentally conscious businesses. According to thebestschools.org, “The MBA in Sustainability degree equips business professionals to help companies and organizations achieve profitability while maintaining environmental responsibility.”
These MBA programs, often called “Green MBAs,” teach students the skills necessary for earning profits through methods that reduce harm to the environment and society. Not only do these programs help students learn how to run environmentally sustainable businesses, but many also teach corporate social responsibility.
The Sustainable Business Institute explains that corporate sustainability is important because, “private and public business choices enormously impact the quality of life in our communities.” The Institute also explains that, “Effectively managing our business footprint addresses current market dynamics while ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. The bottom line is sustainable business practices make good business sense. Corporate sustainability offers a compelling return on investment by driving innovation, managing risk, and improving stakeholder relations.”
Leavey Ranked No. 4 for ROI
The Leavey School of Business has been ranked no. 4 in the country for return on a student’s college investment by PayScale. PayScale’s College ROI rankings are based on a “20 Year Return on Investment,” measured as the additional salary over 20 years that a graduating student would earn above that of a high-school graduate, after subtracting the cost of the education. Santa Clara business majors reported a median 20-year ROI of $756,200, which is the fourth-best in the nation.
A degree from Santa Clara University was ranked in the top 5 percent in the survey for return on investment. The school was ranked no. 51 out of 1223 colleges or universities that were ranked by PayScale. Among the 407 private, nonprofit institutions on the list, Santa Clara’s ROI ranked no. 27, which is in the top 7 percent of the rankings. Among 81 California schools, SCU was ranked at no. 9, which is part of the top 12 percent.
Executive MBA Graduates Get Higher Salary According to Survey
Executive MBAs are the first choice for people who don’t want their education to interrupt the career they’ve already started. With courses spread out over weekends, you can keep your career and become more valuable to your company at the same time. A new survey was just released that quantifies how much more valuable you can become. Continue reading…
Davis Hosts ROI Panel and Networking Mixer
UC Davis Graduate School of Management will be hosting a Return on Investment Panel and Networking Mixer. The event will be held April 9 form 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Education Building. During the event, prospective students can join UC Davis students, alumni and staff to learn first-hand how an MBA will expand your career, network and your return on investment. This event is free to attend and is open to all prospective students. Those interested in attending the event can complete a registration form online.
Business Schools MBA Rankings
Below, we list the best business school MBA rankings from leading news publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, and The Economist.
According to schools and students, these publications are the most relied upon ranking resources. Each publication has a different methodology for their respective rankings. The common factors include student salary post-graduation, quality of faculty, quality of the curriculum, and overall return on investment. There are other factors to consider, so be sure to review each publication's official methodology to better understand their MBA rankings.
Why Should I consider MBA rankings when deciding on a school?
Major publication rankings are a great resource to find measurable outcomes for students who complete graduate business programs. However, they should not be the only factor you consider. There are many schools that have accredited programs that do not participate in these rankings. In addition, applicants are also encouraged to research each progarms overall fit, cost, and location. This process is important when comparing these factors to your personal career goals.
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Marshall Exec Ed Program Accepting Registration
The Marshall School of Business is now accepting registration for its next Supply Chain Management Online course. The next course will be held Feb. 25 to March 18. Prospective Executive Education students can register for individual courses or as a group.
During the program, students will learn how to evaluate a firm’s supply chain by creating effective designs and policies to maximize a return on investments and improve their ability to serve customers. The online course will help students to identify financial and operational performance.
Stillman Rated Best by Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has rated the Stillman School of Business a “Best Business School.” This is the eighth year in a row that Stillman has received this honor. Only those schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) are considered for this award, a distinction earned by only a few of the world’s business schools.
Ratings are based on review of institutional data and an 80-question student survey that focuses on academic experience, admissions selectivity, career preparation as well as quality and accessibility of professors. Reasons for student satisfaction at the Stillman School of Business is the school’s ethics-centered education, caring faculty and its vibrant learning centers.
Smeal Ranked by Businessweek
The Penn State Smeal College of Business’s MBA Program has been ranked no. 2 in return on investment according to the latest Bloomberg Businessweek rankings. Businessweek based its return on investment measure on the cost of the program, two years of foregone wages and the average salary increase students experience after graduating. In a similar assessment of MBA years-to-payback conducted by Forbes in 2013, Smeal was ranked No. 7.
Smeal was ranked no. 40 overall in Businessweek’s most recent MBA assessment. It was also ranked no. 16 among public business schools. The publication’s final rankings were based on the results of student and employer surveys and a measure of faculty research.
Zicklin GEM U.S. Report Issued
The happiness levels of American women entrepreneurs are surging as they assume the role of successful business owner, according to the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) U.S. Report issued by Babson College and Baruch College. Established female business owners ranked their well-being more than twice as high as non-entrepreneurs and non-business owners.
The GEM U.S. Report is authored by Babson professors Donna J. Kelley, PhD, Abdul Ali, PhD, Candida Brush, PH.D, Andrew C. Corbett, PhD, and Mahdi Majbouri, PhD, with Thomas Lyons, PhD, and Edward G. Rogoff PhD, contributing from Baruch College.
Business Schools Should Think of Students As Customers, According to BU Dean
When Kenneth W. Freeman became the Dean of the Boston University School of Management, a colleague told him that business school students are the university’s products. However, Dean Freeman believes that students are actually the university’s customers, as he recently explained in an article in Businessweek.
Business schools are facing decreases in the number of applications they receive and challenges from other models of business education. Potential students are questioning the return on investment from a business school education, since the economy is weak and the cost of tuition is increasing. Some employers are beginning to question the utility of a business school degree compared to other backgrounds. Dean Freeman believes that business schools will have to fundamentally alter the “customer experience” of management education to convince potential students and employers that an MBA is worth the investment.
Dean Freeman hopes that Boston University can transform itself to become more appealing to students using the core principle of transformation: “engage the entire organization in creating a memorable mission and translate it into an active strategy.” Freeman says that faculty members often perform outstanding individual work within business schools, but that they are not often mobilized to work to reshape the entire business school.
This is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Boston University’s School of Management, and the faculty have launched a transformation of the school’s undergraduate and graduate business curricula. Dean Freeman believes that transformation can be achieved through a focus on faculty members’ and students’ desires to make a difference in the world. Freeman envisions a curricula for Boston University that emphasizes the influence business can have on society and the development of innovative and ethical leadership. The faculty intends to make BU’s School of Management preeminant in sustainability, social enterprise, health and life sciences, and digital technology. Faculty have also worked to develop an ethical focus throughout the curriculum, and have implemented innovations in teaching and learning. Freeman believes that these factors appeal to the student as a customer: “We can best serve our student-customers by putting them at the center of an experience that moves outward from the classroom to the community and the world while taking value—in all its senses—into account.”
Direct from the Dean: Joseph DiAngelo of the Haub School of Business
Joseph DiAngelo has been dean of Saint Joseph University’s Haub School of Business (HSB) since 2000, during which time the student body has doubled, making HSB the largest Jesuit business school in the country. Before that, he was dean of Widener University for 13 years. “I am the longest serving dean in the Philadelphia metro region,” he asserts proudly. Continue reading…
MBA Meaning Explained and How It Impacts Your Career
As people flock to business schools in 2022, the MBA is as in-demand as ever. You may have a non-business background and not even know what an MBA actually stands for. The MBA meaning is defined as a “Master’s in Business Administration”, a graduate management education for students. Upon graduation, students receive this degree after completion of their coursework.
An MBA Has a Measurable Meaning on Your Career
The impact of an MBA has measurable meaning on your career trajectory, ability to change careers, or ability to change industries. It also will make you a more desirable job candidate! The top five companies that hire MBA students include Amazon, Deloitte, Google, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and PwC according to Career Protocol. Obviously, these companies are desirable among job applicants. Specific industries are also in high-demand for MBA graduates. These industries include Investment Management, Business Administration and Management, Consulting, Energy, and Information Technology.
The return on your investment of pursuing an MBA can be very lucrative. For example, U.S. News identified the Fuqua School of Business (Duke University) to have a 1-4.1 salary-to-debt ratio. The average salary and signing bonus within three months of graduating for the class of 2019 was $167,974, compared to the average debt of $119,125.
What Other Options are Available?
Although an MBA is the most popular graduate management education business degree, there are others gaining popularity. For example, specialized master’s programs offer similar curriculums but specialize in specific concentrations. These include MS in Accounting, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Finance, MS in International Business, MS in Management, and an MS in Marketing, among others. These programs typically cost less than an MBA and are shorter in length. If you want to pursue a specialized master’s degree, check out our Specialized Master’s Guide here.
