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STUDENTS:
This book is packed with exclusive rankings of America's top undergrad business programs. It tells you what's up, who's down, and which schools are best for you.
PARENTS:
This book tells you how much it costs-and if it's all worth it.
Based on BusinessWeek's famous rating system, this at-a-glance guide will save you hours of research on undergraduate business schools. It answers all your questions, including
What's It Worth?
Job stats and salaries of recent grads
What's the Cost?
Not just tuition: books, food, everything
Is It the Right Fit?
The best schools for overachievers, slackers, and strong test-takers
Do I Have What It Takes?
The SAT and ACT scores schools are looking for
With Web links, phone numbers, application requirements, and visitor info, this guide is all you need to get into your school of choice-and get on the fast track for life.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780071590426 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | McGraw Hill LLC |
| Publication date: | 09/26/2007 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 330 |
| File size: | 3 MB |
About the Author
Geoff Gloeckler, a staff editor at BusinessWeek, helped create the magazine's rankings of Best Business Schools.
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BusinessWeek Fast Track The Best Undergraduate B-Schools
By Geoff Gloeckler
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Copyright © 2008 The McGraw-Hill CompaniesAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-07-159042-6
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CHAPTER 1
The Lists: BusinessWeek Top 50 Undergraduate B-Schools
1. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
2. University of Virginia (McIntire)
3. University of California, Berkeley (Haas)
4. Emory University (Goizueta)
5. University of Michigan (Ross)
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
7. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza)
8. Brigham Young University (Marriott)
9. New York University (Stern)
10. Cornell University
11. Georgetown University (McDonough)
12. Villanova University
13. University of Texas, Austin (McCombs)
14. Boston College (Carroll)
15. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)
16. Washington University (Olin)
17. Wake Forest University (Calloway)
18. Indiana University (Kelley)
19. University of Southern California (Marshall)
20. Lehigh University
21. Carnegie Mellon (Tepper)
22. University of Illinois
23. University of Richmond (Robins)
24. Southern Methodist University (Cox)
25. Washington University (Olin)
26. Northeastern University
27. Santa Clara University (Leavey)
28. University of Wisconsin
29. College of William & Mary (Mason)
30. University of Maryland (Smith)
31. Bentley College
32. Rutgers University
33. Babson College
34. Fordham University
35. Miami University (Farmer)
36. Pennsylvania State University (Smeal)
37. Boston University
38. Baylor University (Hankamer)
39. Texas Christian University (Neeley)
40. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Lally)
41. Ohio State University (Fisher)
42. University of Minnesota (Carlson)
43. University of Florida (Warrington)
44. Georgia Institute of Technology
45. Clemson University
46. University of San Diego
47. University of Miami
48. Michigan State University (Broad)
49. Marquette University
50. Texas A&M University (Mays)
Best Schools by Specialty
Marketing
1. Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
2. University of Virginia (McIntire), Charlottesville, Va.
3. University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla.
4. University of California, Berkeley (Haas), Berkeley, Calif.
5. University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
6. University of Richmond, (Robins) Richmond, Va.
7. Washington University (Olin), St. Louis, Mo.
8. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
9. Southern Methodist University (Cox), Dallas, Tex.
10. College of William & Mary (Mason), Williamsburg, Va.
Accounting
1. Brigham Young University (Marriott), Provo, Utah
2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler), Chapel Hill, N.C.
3. University of California, Berkeley (Haas), Berkeley, Calif.
4. Emory University (Goizueta), Atlanta, Ga.
5. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza), Notre Dame, Ind.
6. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.
7. University of Virginia (McIntire), Charlottesville, Va.
8. Wake Forest University (Calloway), Winston-Salem, N.C.
9. University of Richmond (Robins), Richmond, Va.
10. University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
Ethics
1. Brigham Young University (Marriott), Provo, Utah
2. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza), Notre Dame, Ind.
3. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.
4. University of Richmond (Robins), Richmond, Va.
5. Bentley College, Waltham, Mass.
6. University of California, Berkeley (Haas), Berkeley, Calif.
7. Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y.
8. New York University (Stern), New York, N.Y.
9. University of Virginia (McIntire), Charlottesville, Va.
10. University of Arizona (Eller), Tucson, Ariz.
Finance
1. New York University (Stern), New York, N.Y.
2. University of Virginia (McIntire), Charlottesville, Va.
3. Brigham Young University (Marriott), Provo, Utah
4. Georgetown University (McDonough), Washington, D.C.
5. Emory University (Goizueta), Atlanta, Ga.
6. University of Michigan (Ross), Ann Arbor, Mich.
7. Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
8. University of Richmond (Robins), Richmond, Va.
9. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Philadelphia, Pa.
10. Washington University (Olin), St. Louis, Mo.
Business Law
1. Emory University (Goizueta), Atlanta, Ga.
2. University of Virginia (McIntire), Charlottesville, Va.
3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler), Chapel Hill, N.C.
4. New York University (Stern), New York, N.Y.
5. University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla.
6. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza), Notre Dame, Ind.
7. University of Texas, Austin (McCombs), Austin, Tex.
8. Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y.
9. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla.
Corporate Strategy
1. University of Virginia (McIntire), Charlottesville, Va.
2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Lally), Troy, N.Y.
3. Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.
4. Carnegie Mellon (Tepper), Pittsburgh, Pa.
5. University of Michigan (Ross), Ann Arbor, Mich.
6. Brigham Young University (Marriott), Provo, Utah
7. University of Richmond (Robins), Richmond, Va.
8. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
9. University of California, Berkeley (Haas), Berkeley, Calif.
10. Emory University (Goizueta), Atlanta, Ga.
What's online at BusinessWeek
THE BEST UNDERGRAD B-SCHOOLS
* Best Undergrad B-Schools Recruiting is up, salary offers are higher, and there are major changes in our Top 50 undergrad business programs.
* Slide Show The top 25 schools
* Rankings and Profiles Access in-depth data on more than 100 undergrad business programs.
* Which Schools Make the Grade? Four things to consider when choosing a school
* Grading the Schools Delve into the methodology behind our undergraduate business program ranking.
* Minor Solution to Major Problems More undergrads are minoring in business to shore up their credentials in the job market.
* Make Your Own Ranking Our interactive table lets you re-rank 93 schools according to criteria you select.
* Return on Investment Which programs give the biggest bang for the buck?
* Experience Wanted Programs that excel at placing interns
* Cracking the Books The schools where students study the most
* FAQs Learn more about our rankings.
American University
Kogod School of Management 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016-8044
Help line/switchboard: (202) 885-1914
E-mail: bizundergrad@american.edu
Web address: www.kogod.american.edu/undergrad
Dean: Richard M. Durand
Why Kogod?
• Kogod offers a special Internship program for business students and employs a full-time internship advisor for the program. The school estimates that 80% of students take part in the program at some point in their college career, gaining experience with major companies in industries like finance, accounting, marketing, and international business. Students can earn up to three credit hours for an internship.
• The school's location, just minutes from the heart of Washington, D.C., gives students access to a number of corporate and government networking opportunities in their own backyards. Students like the fact that Kogod's professors are generally tuned in to the business community and are willing to share their knowledge.
• Students enjoy such events as "Dunkin' with the Deans" and "Pizza with Professors" as a way to get to know their school's leadership a little better. Also, many take part in community service activities such as assisting low- income tax filers with their returns.
The 411
The idea for a "national university" in America's capital city was first presented by George Washington in the late 1700s and became reality a century later when ground was broken for American University. A private institution, its undergraduate business program was founded in 1955 and is accredited by the AACSB. The campus is located in northwest Washington, D.C., minutes away from the city center.
Do I Have What It Takes?
Application fee: $45 (free if submitted online)
Application Deadlines
Fall 2008: November 15, 2007 (early decision), January 15, 2008 (regular decision)
Spring 2009: December 1, 2008
Summer 2009: April 1, 2009
Fall 2009: November 15, 2008 (early decision), January 15, 2009 (regular decision)
Required test(s): SAT, ACT
SAT scores for entering students:
Average1 232
Median 1230
Range (middle 80%) 1140 to 1280
ACT scores for entering students:
Average 27
Median 27
Range (middle 80%) 23 to 27
Percentage of entering business students who were in the top 10% of their high school class: 35%
The business program does admit freshmen.
Interviews for applicants are recommended but not required.
What's It Gonna Cost Me?
Annual total program costs (including all tuition and required fees):
All students $29,206
Room and board $11,570
Books $600
Other expenses: Fees $467
Health insurance (unless waived) $950
Resident and commuter parking $832
Tuition per credit hour $973
What's It Worth?
• Graduates' median starting salary: $47,250
• Companies that recruited business students on campus from June 30, 2005, to June 30, 2006: 201
• Graduates seeking jobs in 2005 who had an offer by graduation: 61%
• Biggest recruiters: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young, Bearing Point, Booz Allen Hamilton, Grant Thornton, MetLife
Can I Get Any Aid?
Business students receiving Scholarships 44%
Need-based scholarships 22%
Merit-based scholarships 18%
N/A students received full-tuition scholarships.
The school does not offer a guaranteed loan to all business students.
The average outstanding debt among 2006 business graduates is $20,153.
Does It Have What I Want?
Five leading areas of study: Finance, General Management, International Business, Marketing, and Real Estate
Elective courses available: 40
Average class size in Core business classes 34 students
Business electives 32 students
Nonbusiness classes 25 students
5% of classes have fewer than 20 students, and none have more than 50. 90% of required courses reached maximum enrollment by the first day of class.
Full-time business faculty: 58
Prominent Faculty
Ron Anderson: Finance
Kent Baker: Finance
Ed Wasil: Management Science
But What's It Really Like?
Male: 50%, Female: 50%
Living off-campus: N/A
Hours spent on class work daily: 1.3
Graded by Students
Housing/Food: A
Recreational Facilities: C
Academic Resources (Libraries, Classes): D
Administrative Services: C
Extracurricular/Intramural Activities: C
Teaching Quality: A
Overall Satisfaction: A
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Students Speak Out
"Kogod prepares students for real-world experience. Internships are encouraged starting in freshman year, and are expected by sophomore year. Networking is a skill that is emphasized both by the career center and by professors."
"The Kogod Business School not only provides quality classroom learning with texts and recent events, but takes advantage of the school's location in Washington, D.C."
"The career center and business advisors have been a major highlight and make themselves available quite often and are very helpful."
"Social life at the school leaves something to be desired, and there are a lot of 'socially off' (generally awkward, lacking well-developed social skills) people at the school in general."
"I never expected to have a college where professors know your name and are excited about your education."
"There needs to be greater opportunity to meet and network with alumni and other area universities."
Where Should We Stay?
Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion 4300 Military Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015 (202) 362-9300
Holiday Inn Georgetown 2101 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 338-4600
Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Rd. NW Washington, DC 20008 202) 328-2000
Is There Anywhere to Eat around Campus?
Chef Geoff's (American) 3201 New Mexico Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 237-7800
Citronelle (Italian, French) 3000 M St. NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 625-2150
2 Amys (pizza) 3715 Macomb St. NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 885-5700
Anything to Do Nearby?
National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian) Victor Building Washington, DC 20013 (202) 633-1000
Washington National Cathedral Massachusetts and Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 537-6200
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Table of Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The BusinessWeek Top 50
Best Schools by Specialty
School Profiles
American University
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Babson College
Baylor University
Bentley College
Boston College
Boston University
Brigham Young University
Bryant University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Clarkson University
Clemson University
College of New Jersey, The
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Creighton University
Drake University
Drexel University
East Tennessee State University
Emory University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Fordham University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Hofstra University
Howard University
Illinois State University
Indiana University
Iona College
Iowa State University
James Madison University
Lehigh University
Louisiana State University
Loyola College (Maryland)
Loyola University Chicago
Marquette University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Mercer University
Miami University
Michigan State University
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Illinois University
Ohio State University, The
Ohio University
Pennsylvania State University, The
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph's University
St. Louis University
Santa Clara University
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Southern Methodist University
State University of New York (SUNY)–Binghamton
State University of New York (SUNY)–Buffalo
State University of New York (SUNY)–Geneseo
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
Trinity University
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of California, Berkeley
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado–Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Houston
University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri–Columbia
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee–Chattanooga
University of Tennessee–Knoxville
University of Texas–Austin
University of Texas–Dallas
University of the Pacific
University of Tulsa
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wake Forest University
Washington State University
Washington University
William and Mary, The College of Worcester Polytechnic Institute