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The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill business school is called Kenan-Flagler. Kenan-Flagler has degree options for all degree levels. For those who wish to gain this highly selective Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program, they must follow the following rules. All applicants must have at least 1 semester at UNC prior to applying. Admissions suggests that the student applies before their sophomore year. Students will need to have a career exploration plan, and demonstrate leadership skills. Accepted students will complete their junior and senior year courses in the program.

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Kenan-Flagler’s strong academic program includes their “live learning opportunities”. These opportunities are developed to match the requirements for the individual degree. Students who join these programs can apply their classroom experience to real world exercises in a laboratory environment. Below is a list of the undergraduate-level opportunities for juniors and seniors:

• STAR program or STAR Global is a 4-month consulting engagement with a local or international client. Unless the client is local, most of the interaction will occur virtually. However, if the client is international, the students may need to visit the international country for two weeks.
• Up-Your Game Simulation is an email simulation game for students to experience what it is like to be a company’s “rising star”. Tasks include a simulated increase in workload, a special project and an “executive debriefing” in front of a small group of “executives”.
• Entrepreneurial Consulting program is a simulated consultant group – usually a team of students – working together to solve current, real-world problems for entrepreneurial clients.

Notables

Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill is known for their high values in excellence, leadership, integrity, community and teamwork. Bloomberg Business Week calls it the #10 school for teaching job placement and facilities and services. US News &World Report says their undergraduate program is the #9 in the country and #5 in public universities. However, one of the most important things about Kenan-Flagler is that you will get an ivy league education at a public school price.

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Kelley School of Business at Indiana University – Bloomington was founded in 1920 in Bloomington, Indiana. Today, the entire Kelley Business School ranks #20 as the best business schools and the undergraduate business school ranks #1. Kelley believes that the best teacher is experience because it focuses on the person’s passions and talents. Entering freshman students presented with personal academic, career and faculty advisors to assist them with choosing their official major right before their senior year.

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To engage student’s passions and talents, Kelley has built three core programs into the first three years of the undergraduate curriculum. The focus is to develop the student’s global rapport in communication, professionalism and computer skills. These programs can occur on the main campus, online or on one of the 100 overseas programs in 37 countries and in 17 languages.

• Kelley Compass Courses: A series of courses that allows students to shape their personal brand, identify unique strengths, develop leadership skills and hone their own values, beliefs and passions. Students are required to take one class per year over the course of their first three years at Kelley. Kelley Compass 1, 2, and 3.
• Global Foundations Core (G-Core): A sophomore year group of classes that prepares you for the economic, social, political, legal, cultural and technological influences within a global economy. During this foundational core classes, students do have an opportunity to travel globally to gain experience.
• Integrative Core (I-Core): A junior year block of four classes that assist students in combining everything that they have learned during their first two years at Kelley. This block is a semester long intensive program that has a 10-day cohort that studies a real-world business case.
• Other required courses and credits: Students are required to attend special workshops and seminars in Commercial Real Estate, consulting, global sales, investment banking, investment management, retail, technology consulting.

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Kelley’s excellent reputation for their students’ core business understanding, global economic perspective and confidence gains students the interaction with over 700 global companies throughout their tenure at the school through school activities, special seminars, recruiting events and student organizations.

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Founded in 1918, the Fox Business School at Temple University is the largest, comprehensive business school within greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the United States. The business school has over 7,500 students and over 190 faculty. While it maintains high rankings by Forbes, Princeton Review and US News & World Report, the school remains known for its high-quality education with campus and class options that work for the modern student schedule and budget.

Features

Today, the Fox offers 15 undergraduate majors and the opportunity for all students to create an e-portfolio highlighting their work, participation and experiences at Fox. To fill their portfolio, students are encouraged to gain global experience inside and outside the classroom by participating in the Fox Abroad Program, Fox Immersion Program, and 20 Student Professional Organizations. Most of these programs include some form of community involved, studying abroad or interacting with global peoples. The Fox School of Business Immersion program provides students the follow academic experiences:

• Freshmen are provided opportunities to get involved at Temple University, the Fox School of Business, and the local community.
• Sophomores focus on their talents and passions through professional development opportunities through various elements of the campus community.
• Juniors are encouraged to study abroad or get involved in the local community through volunteering or working.
• Seniors are expected to take leadership roles in the Fox School of Business, student professional organizations, and the community.

Notables

Fox School of Business is in the top 15% of business schools. It has been able to reach this top-level achievement by focusing on student success metrics with the aid of faculty and staff in tutoring, advising, and study abroad programs. Fox has been able to implement two unique additional support programs to increase student connectiveness and diversity through the Capital Markets Room. The Capital Markets room allows students to create a student managed investment fund and use that fund to gain practical experience prior to graduation.

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Arizona State University is the #1 in the nation for academic innovation. Their business school, the W. P. Carey School of Business, supports that ranking by being a direct admit business school. Carey has its own advisors and tutors to support these student’s pursuit towards 30 business degrees. Students are encouraged to join one of the 45 business-related student organizations and engage in potential leadership opportunities.

Features

There is plenty for students to do on campus from over NCAA Division I sports to small class sizes. However, the W. P. Carey School of business has created some unique tools to build a long-term support network towards student success.

Camp Carey: Camp Carey is a required rite of passage for all entering freshmen. Topics include: Defining the Carey Business Program, the history of Sun Devil Traditions, ASU Sun Devil expectations and ASU student resources.

WPC 101 course: All entering freshmen and transfers are required to take this high level overview course. The course creates a direct connection between the student and the Carey Business school resources available to them. Topics include: Dual Enrollment Credits, AP courses or test scores, library services, supplemental instruction and so much more.

Business Student Connections: Outside the ASU Carey classroom, students are immersed in the business development in many ways. The school offers a business-focused living and learning community. Students can live in this community on campus or, if the student chooses to commute, engage in this community through special events and seminars or join one of the 45 business related student organizations.

P. Carey 360°: This is the Carey ePortfolio platform that will help build your career competencies prior to graduation. Competency areas include leadership development, Global & cultural engagement, networking, personal finance and many others.

Notables

The W. P. Carey School of Business makes sure that the students know that the faculty and staff are there for them throughout the semester. At the beginning of the semester, the academic dean holds a welcome back patio cookout. Throughout the semester, students can participate in special seminars with well-known brands and industries. Towards the end of the semester, these same revered brands are on campus actively recruiting students and graduates for internships, co-ops and permanent positions.

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The University of Florida’s business department is called the Warrington College of Business. Warrington is comprised of several smaller schools – the Heavener School of Business, Fisher School of Accounting and the Hough Graduate School of Business. The Heavener School is the undergraduate school. It is ranked as the 18^th in public undergraduate business school by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges of 2016. The program has also ranked in the top 12 in the following programs: Real Estate (4^th), Accounting (5^th), Quantitative Analysis (6^th), Finance (10^th) and Marketing (12^th).

Features

Inside the Warrington College of Business, there are 35 student organizations. Nearly a third of the students participate in these groups. At the undergraduate level, students can pursue the following majors:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• General Studies
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing

Notables

The University of Florida is a leading national research university The Warrington College of Business created the first completely online 4-year bachelor degree at a research university. The allows students to get a high quality, research focused bachelor degree that can be pursued as their schedule permits. The coursework and the research opportunities are the same as if they were physically on campus.

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Auburn University’s Raymond J. Harbert College of business was founded in 1967 in Auburn, Alabama. However, it was named after Raymond J. Harbert much later in 1982. Raymond J. Harbert made a $40 million donation to the college. Even today, it remains the largest gift in Auburn history. Today, Harbert is in Auburn, Alabama, and it is recognized as the largest business college in Alabama with an undergraduate student population of 4,500 students.

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The Harbert College of Business ensures that students receive a balanced education: hard sciences, business, arts and community engagement. All business majors must take art and science courses during their freshman and sophomore years. This way students have a broader experience and understanding prior to starting their chosen business degree major courses in the junior and senior years. At the time of this writing, the Harbert College of Business offers 14 undergraduate business majors including aviation, entrepreneurship, and supply chain.

Notables

The Harbert College of Business has gathered many top-ranking notables over the years. Many of the accolades are focused on their MBA programs. However, at the undergraduate level, Harbert is known for their accounting programs according to Bestcolleges.com, Public Accounting Report, and US News & World Report. You can’t have a great MBA and accounting programs without having a great faculty to support it. Overall this is a fantastic school that many global companies actively recruit.

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James Madison University’s College of Business (CoB) was established in 1972 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Today, the college ranks in the following top 50 programs in the United States according to Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s: 18^th place for undergraduate business programs in United States and 41^st place globally. What is even more impressive is that the JMU is one of 182 institutions that have both their business and accounting accreditations from the AACSB.

Features

Poets & Quants rank this business school at #10 for the best college experience at an undergraduate B-School. Based on the college’s surveys, here are some of the ways students at James Madison are actively engaging at the academic and future career levels:

• Focused Career Events: Each major has their own specific career-based events throughout the semester. During these events, students can meet with potential firms, attend experimental learning tours or just have a relaxed conversation with recruiters.
• Integrated Functional Systems course (COB 300): COB 300 introduces junior-level students to how corporate departments and various disciplines interact in real life. At the end of this 12-hour course, these juniors compete in a business plan competition in front of a panel of high level business leaders.
• Google® Social Media Competitions. This is typically a marketing department student event at the global level. James Madison University’s marketing students have achieved the most wins and award placement in this competition than any other institution. They consistently win in the following categories: Social Impact, AdWords, and social media marketing at the regional and global levels.
• CPA exam: Accounting department has the #1 pass rate in the nation.

Notables

Top employers actively recruit here at James Madison University College of Business. In today’s global economy, a JMU CoB student has the best reputation to be successful as an intern or a permanent employee. Some of the top employers for new graduates include: Accenture, Booz Allen, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, etc. The median base salaries are just under $60,000 to start.

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The University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Business was founded in 1913. The College has developed such a high level, business curriculum that enabled it to be a founding member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). And, yes, it is accredited by the AACSB. In addition to the AACSB accreditation, it is one of the 36 University partners in the U.S. with the Chartered Financial Analyst designation by the CFA Institute.

Features

Today, the College of Business offers over 10 undergraduate majors in accounting, actuarial science, agribusiness, business administration, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Students are welcome to join several student organizations, career development and campus activity organizations. However, there are three organizations that a new student should check out.

The Clifton Strengths Institute: The institute utilizes the StrengthsFinder Assessment program to conduct an annual coaching program for the institute members. The program is designed to identify and maximize the person’s strengths and direct them towards life-fulling work. This is the only strength-based research lab hosted at a college or university.

The Honors Academy: Typically, an honor courses are just that – courses. However, the College of Business has taken it to an entirely new level. Students who select the Honor Academy join a 40-45 first-year cohort of College Business Students that will be together until graduation pursuing excellence in academics, real life experience and opportunities to increase understanding through volunteering, networking and competitions.

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Students are also encouraged to join the Business Learning Communities. These learning communities at are an innovative culture that links classroom learning to real live scenarios. Here at the College of Business, students are able to join one of two learning communities. One focuses on the actual development of business leaders. The other focuses on global perspectives, goals and aspirations of today’s global leaders. Both communities are useful to the development of the entire student facing a local, global economy.

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The Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business was founded in 1949 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Since their inception, they have never followed the traditional rules concerning business education. They set up their program so that the students learn the following this particular schedule: freshman year build a foundation in analysis, communication and business context. Sophomores and Juniors being their in-depth study connected to their major and minor. Seniors focus only on their major and minor coursework so that when they graduate they continue their own path becoming innovative entrepreneurs, business executives, venture capitalist and lawyers.

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Carnegie’ Tepper undergraduate students are given vast opportunities to put their classroom learning into practice. The university and the business school have developed several lab-like learning environments for students to participate from their freshman year on.

Annual Etiquette Dinner and the Tepper Ball are formal events to engage students in proper etiquette at a formal dinner or party. These skills are necessary for their future careers as many will be attending formal meal-based functions, parties or interviews.

Competitions: What is business without a sense of competition. There are internal and external competitions that students are expected to participate. Some are based on a real-life business situation or a research study. However, most will require a professional presentation to corporate executives and business leaders. These events assist students in gaining pertinent experience prior to entering the workforce.

Networking events: There are weekly events that allow students to explore various avenues of industry and build quality networking skills. Some of the events are called the “Waffle, Coffee and Professor” or “Tepper Ball”. In a global economy, social interaction is key to building a strong prosperous business.

Notables

Carnegie-Tepper has been ranked #6 in the nation for the best overall business school by the 2017 US News & World Report. Their management information systems program, Production and Operations Management program and Quantitative Analysis programs are ranked as #2 in the nation. BusinessWeek states that Tepper graduates have some of top highest paid starting salaries within the US. Overall, Tepper School of Business graduates are highly sought after for their world-renown education.

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Arkansas State University – Jonesboro College of Business is in Jonesboro, Arkansas, founded in 1946. Today, the college has four focuses: Accounting; Computer & Information Technology; Economics & Finance; and Management & Marketing. At the ASU- Jonesboro College of Business, students can pursue 10 undergraduate degrees and 2 certificates.

Features

ASU – Jonesboro College of Business is focused on the success of their students and the companies that they will work for. In addition to their academic regiment, students can spread their academic wings to participate in several opportunities that impact the local economy and businesses:

Women’s Business Leadership Center: This is a leadership program geared to engaging females to pursue business courses and careers. The organization engages women of all ages and educational backgrounds to become fully equipped to pursue a strong career in business through partnerships, collaboration, mentoring and networking opportunities.

R.M. Bob Wood Sales Leadership Center: ‘He Sales Leadership Program’: This is not your typical sales program. This program is to enhance the student experience and promote personal and professional growth and success. It contains a comprehensive sequence of sales and sales management classes emphasizing the consultative and relationship in the selling processes. It looks to spark student innovation and collaborative thinking while advancing the personal selling and sales leadership profession.

Delta Center for Economic Development: coordinates the economic development outreach services of a-state to servicing the business, government and citizens of Arkansas. Assist with retooling and training current and future leaders.

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Arkansas students can assist with the retooling of today’s workforce by assisting in the Delta Center for Economic Development and the A-State Small Business & Technology Development Center. Both centers are created to support the economic development of local businesses, government and citizens by providing opportunities to expand their current skills to include current workforce needs. The Delta Center works directly with the workers in the area and the A-Sate Small Business Center works with the businesses and managers. Together, these two are able to support over 16 counties in northern Arkansas.

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The North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management was officially created in 1992 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The goal is to create a real-world experience and passion in their students to engage students to succeed. This passion has led to innovative researched-based initiatives that support over 2,700 students studying at the Poole College of Management each year.

Features

The Poole College of Management is young, agile and innovative with a dynamic research and learning environment in addition to the 12 undergraduate degrees in the Poole College of Management. and the 400 student organizations at North Carolina State, Poole is also known for the following research-based learning initiatives:

• The Business Sustainability Collaborative
• Consumer Innovation Consortium
• Supply Chain Resource Collaborative

Notables

Bloomberg’s Businessweek names the Poole College of Management as one of the top 50 undergraduate business programs and in the top 40 undergraduate accounting programs. The Poole College’s graduate program is called Jenkins. Jenkins is listed as a top MBA program by the U.S. News & World report and by the Economist. places Poole among the top 50 undergraduate business programs and top 40 undergraduate and master of accounting programs. U.S. News & World Report places our Jenkins MBA program at #52 in the U.S., and the Economist has our MBA program in its Global 100.

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The University of Massachusetts–Amherst Isenberg School of Management is in Amherst, Massachusetts with early business classes starting in the 1930s. Today, Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranked their overall program was #36 in 2014. However, according to its 2016 undergraduate rankings, the undergraduate program at Isenberg School of Management is now #1 in the Northeast. Today, Isenberg offers all its students real-world opportunities to engage with today’s fast-paced business climate with a collaborative learning environment, powerful alumni networks and passionate faculty.

Features

The Isenberg School of Management is a top ranked program to develop over 4,500 prepared students. Their undergraduate programs include: Accounting, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Management, Marketing Operations, Information Management, and Sport Management. Students are encouraged to network and join over 35 business-focused student organizations and access the following centers for pursuing their own careers:

The Chase Career Center will provide you guidance to become the best candidate for the job. They will assist in tailoring your resume, polish your skills and assist with finding the perfect internship.

Business Communication Center delivers feedback on your writing and speaking assignments. IT is staffed by faculty that teach at Isenberg – so you know you are getting quality feedback.

Academic Advising is a crucial element of graduating on time and taking the right courses. The staff are on hand to talk about course requirements, student organizations or direct you to the right student resources.

Notables

University of Massachusetts–Amherst Isenberg School of Management is named after Eugene Isenberg. He was a graduate from the school in 1950 and received an honorary doctorate in 2000. Mr. Isenberg was a successful businessman and generous philanthropist who donated over $6 million dollars to the University of Massachusetts. At the time of his death, Mr. Isenberg was one of the four co-chairs of UMass Rising campaign, board member and former president of the UMass Amherst Foundation and the inaugural recipient of the University’s Legacy of Leadership Award.

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The University of Texas–Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management is in Dallas, TX. It offers 8 undergraduate degree programs in accounting, business, finance, healthcare, human resources, IT, marketing and supply chain. In order to graduate, all students are required to complete at least 160 hours at an internship or practicum. Students also have access to fast-track options that will allow them to start their master-level degree courses while still an undergraduate student.

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The University of Texas is home to over 300 student organizations including Greek and Honor societies. These organizations include academic, cultural, recreation and so many more. However, the Naveen Jindal School of Management would not be complete unless the following opportunities were available to their students:

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are freshman students looking to share common academic goals and interests. They have specifically designed residence halls, community specific courses and group activities. The benefit of joining a business-related LLC is the development of peer relationships and increased faculty interaction.

Peer to peer mentoring is the institution’s way of connecting new or younger students to the community. Usually there is a mentor, a student with more experience and “knows the ropes” at the college, and a mentee, someone who has less experienced or newer to UTD. Mentors provide advice to academic issues in regard to the major, student life or student organization activities.

The Road Warriors is a program specific for students who do not live on campus. It provides a way for these commuters to get involved and gain the most from their college experience.

Notables

JSOM Students do not shy away from competition. In recent competitions, a group of MBA students won the Penn State Smeal College of Business Case Competition. A group of junior accounting students won the international intercollegiate mediation tournament and the Grant Thornton Metroplex Case competition. Regardless of your educational level at Jindal or your expertise, there are plenty of ways to shine.

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The University of North Dakota’s School of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA) located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It is the first accredited business college in North Dakota and remains the largest business school in North Dakota. The school ranks among the top 5% of the 777-accredited business educational institutions accredited in the world. They boast of a 98.4% job placement after graduation.

Features

The University of North Dakota’s School of Business and Public Administration is committed to providing educational and social opportunities to all students There are over 25 professional student business organizations that includes 6 honor societies and 18 standard student organizations. Students are encouraged to consider 7 study abroad opportunities through the College of Business. The College of Business & Public Administration offers the following degrees:

• 16 undergraduate
• 4 graduate
• 2 certificate

Notables

The university is also unique because they are only one of 5 universities that has a School of Entrepreneurship within their College of business. The other popular elements within their College of Business include: The North Dakota Small Business Development Center, The Center for Innovation, and the Pancratz Career Development Center. The Army & Air Force ROTC report to the College of Business and Public Administration as well.

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Ball State University’s Miller College of Business was named after their benefactor, Wallace T. Miller Jr, in 1998. Today, the Miller College of Business is known for its advanced, up-to-the-minute classroom instruction as well as its capstone project on E-Day. There is an emphasis in immersive learning and internships for all students.

Features

Students do not officially become Miller College of Business students until their junior year. However, Ball State University has created a pre-business curriculum specific to pre-business students. This curriculum includes:

• 14 undergraduate business foundation courses that equals 42 credit hours.
• 27 credits of Business-focused course work include:
  • 9 credit in managing financial resources
  • 9 hours in understanding the marketplace
  • 9 hours in organizational processes

Notables

The Ball State University’s Miller College of Business Entrepreneur program is more than just talking about start-ups in Silicon Valley. It is about creating an environment that embraces change and exploits new opportunities regardless of the age of the organization. The Entrepreneurship Center has been open since 1983. The Center and the program are recognized as top programs in the united states. Students who choose the entrepreneurship degree will have a capstone project of crafting a business plan, present it to a panel of entrepreneurs, and only if they offer a stamp of approval are you allowed to graduate on time.

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The University of Wisconsin’s business school was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1900. Today, it has over 35,000 alumni throughout the globe. The undergraduate program is ranks as the #5^th best program in the United States by the Center for World University Rankings. Kiplinger says that it has the top 10 Best College Values. It is ranked #18 by Poets & Quants, #28 by Businessweek and #15 by U.S. News & World Report.

Features

The University of Wisconsin’s School of Business provides over 2,500 undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue over 10 academic majors. The average student will finish in 4 years, pursue an internship that pay at least $2,800 per month and study abroad. While you are on campus, there are 16 business-school related organizations. The School of Business offers the following undergraduate degrees.

• Accounting B.B.A.
• Computer Science B.S.
• Economics B.A.
• Economics B.S.
• Management B.B.A.
• Management Information Systems B.B.A.
• Marketing B.B.A.

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The Wisconsin School of Business students can pursue their master’s degree online or in person. Those who choose to gain work experience before moving forward have reported the following: their sign-on bonuses averaged over $3,000; the average starting salary was over $54,000; and 85% were able to find jobs within 6 months of graduation.

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Georgia College & State University’s Business program is called the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business. The school is in Milledgeville, Georgia, and is accredited by the AACSB for their undergraduate and graduate programs. The college offers 8 bachelor degrees and 16 business-related student organizations.

Features

The college provides the best classroom and extracurricular activities for their students through professional develop and leadership training opportunities. Some of these opportunities include: national and local industry seminars, panel sessions with professionals, mock interviews, career fairs, student clubs, service learning and research projects, and internship opportunities. The following centers produce these opportunities

• Center for Economic Education
• Center of Design and E-Commerce
• Institute of Logistics and Transportation

Notables

The Center of Design and E-Commerce (CODEC) is a learning resource center that provides professional learning experiences to graduate and undergraduate students. Their focus is on website development and maintenance in standard and E-commerce websites. Students can again assistance with their development and maintenance of social media pages, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, e-newsletters, graphic design, logos, branding and creation of e-commerce stores. This way students can apply academic learning to live work-based organizations.

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Pennsylvania State University – World Campus was founded in 1998 as the university joined the online revolution. However, the idea of distance education is not new. Penn State University has been conducting distance education since 1892. Today, Penn State is a nationally recognized institution with over 125 degree programs in the most in-demand areas of education, business, engineering, technology and healthcare. There are 43 active student business organizations.

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The Smeal College of Business was founded originally in 1953 and branded as Smeal after two generous alumni in 1990. Today, Smeal is one of the top business schools in the country. However, due to the popularity of the program, they have enrollment controls in place to ensure that dedicated business majors can graduate on time. To gain consideration, students must be enrolled as “pre-majors” and meet GPA requirements. The sophomore students must successfully complete eight entrance-to-major courses by the end of the spring semester of their sophomore year.

Notables

Kiplinger Personal Finance calls Penn State a “best value public college”. The U.S. News and World Report lists the world campus as one of the top 10 online bachelor degree programs. It is a Top 100 University with 10 distinct research centers just within the Smeal College of Business.

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The University of Maryland–College Park Robert H. Smith School of Business was founded in 1921 in College Park, Maryland. Today, the Smith School is AACSB accredited. They have earned numerous accolades for their standard of excellence according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report: #19 undergraduate program in the US; #10 undergraduate program among public universities; #10 in Management Information Systems; and #11 in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Features

Admission to the Smith School is highly competitive. They approach their potential future students in a holistic process to find the most diverse, engaged and academically inclined students. Right now, they have 2950 undergraduates pursuing 8 different majors and countless minors. The top fields at the Smith School are

• Accounting
• Financial Services
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management

Notables

Students are provided with several opportunities to learn in a live environment. One of the opportunities include operating the $2 million Mayer Fund. They design their own portfolio and test their portfolio with real money at state. Based on their research, the $20 million New Markets Venture Fund allows students to make early investments low income areas in Baltimore-Washington D.C. OR students can join up with the Dingman Center to participate in one of the country’s first entrepreneurship centers on a university campus.

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The Mississippi State University’s College of Business was founded in 1916. It is recognized as the oldest business school in the South with a century of experience in providing quality MBAs and undergraduate degrees to students with a quality education while utilizing the latest technologies. It is important to note that the College of Business is also AACSB accredited. This accreditation puts them in the top 5% of all business schools in the world.

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The College of Business at Mississippi State University prepares students to become distinguished business leaders in twelve key areas. Students can also add minors to complement their majors, gain real life experience or add to their competitiveness in their future careers. Some of the programs include:

• Finance & Economics
• Business Administration & Information Systems
• Risk Management
• Supply Chain Management 

Notables

Mississippi State University’s College of Business has the highest standard of achievement and produces highly skilled, desirable graduates. Students have 95% job placement within 6 months and are known to have high starting salaries compared to their non AACSB school counterparts. The College of Business is also 1 of 18 higher education institutions that have a Professional Golf Management school in the country.

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The University of Wisconsin—Whitewater: College of Business and Economics is an AACSB accredited business school in Whitewater, WI. Its program offers a 100% online Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a general business major and marketing minor. On campus, students have a larger array of degree possibilities but both require a hands-on approach to learning by adding an internship or combining real live work experience into the academic classroom.

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All business majors at The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater College of Business and Economics are required to complete at least 20 hours of community service prior to register for Management 489. Students that are allowed to take the required Management 489 course but do not record and document their experience with the Assistant Dean’s office will not receive their diploma. Students can gain this experience by connecting with local student organizations (there are 28 in the College of Business and Economics) or connect with the community to achieve the required hours. Other resources available include:

Launch Pad: student start-up accelerator that educates, inspires and accelerates entrepreneurial growth by incorporating training coaching, roundtables and more through the program.

VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: students and faculty provide a free service to local community by assisting with taxes at tax time.

Business Centers: Employ a student intern to conduct customer research, analyze economic impact and more

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The College of Business and Economics incorporates a strong focus on internships as a hands-on learning experience or lab. While the student might be paid for their time, the internship itself leaves a lasting impact on the company and the student. Both can gain marketability for future work, open the doors for new opportunities and develop new skills. These future graduates can gain credit towards graduation and local businesses enjoy bringing people on board that are able to evaluate, respond and create solutions for the organizations’ opportunities and challenges.

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The University of Southern California – USC Marshal School of Business is located in Los Angeles, California. Marshal offers nearly 100 years of experience as the oldest accredited business school in southern California and more than 400 internationally regarded graduate and professional programs. When you look at the school of business, it looks very like the rest of the programs that are available. However, their Global undergraduate program in very interesting.

Features

The Global Undergraduate business degree is designed for the student to study in various global regions throughout their 4-year program.

• During the Freshman year, students will be at the University of Southern California’s Marshall.
• The student’s second year, students will be at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the academic year. HKUST is a top ranked international university, highly respected Asian business school with consistent rankings as No. 1 in Asia and top 20 in the world.
• The student’s third year, the student will travel to the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in in Milan, Italy. Bocconi is a university of international standing in business, economics and law that welcomes students from dozens of countries.
• In the student’s 4^th year they can choose to finish their degree at any of these three universities. Either honing their skills abroad or making more networking connections at the campus in Los Angeles, California.

Notables

The University of Southern California does offer a miniature version of this program at the graduate level. However, the time spent abroad will not be as lengthy due to degree constraints. When you speak with recruiters about the program, ask to be put in touch with current or former students or alumni of the program to understand the capabilities this degree brings.

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Florida State University – College of Business was founded in 1950 Tallahassee, Florida. Today, it is one of the youngest business schools in the United States. However, its tenacity and reputation for excellence has made it one of the largest and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The U.S. News and World Report regularly ranks it as a top business school with several programs in the nation’s top 10.

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Students are provided a rigorous curriculum and equally strong classroom experience. They have over 5,700 undergraduates and only just over 530 graduate students. The focus of this school of business is on the graduate program. However, the college also provides undergraduate students with opportunities to connect with

• Professional Organizations
• 28 student groups including Greek Honors,
• Corporate Trips for presentations
• Industry-specific career fairs.

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The College of business used to house the entrepreneurship and the hospitality programs. Starting spring of 2017, the entrepreneurship program has become an independent school with its own admission and degree requirements called the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship. Starting in spring 2017, the first hospitality class of students entered the Dedman School of Hospitality. Additional information about these programs as well as others are available on their website.

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The Kennesaw State University: Coles College of Business is in Georgia. Coles College of Business has over 6,000 students, 160 faculty, 12 student organizations, and a powerful alumni network. This makes the college the 2md largest business school in Georgia. Based on their academic rigor and student results, the college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and in accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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At the undergraduate level, Coles College offers a bachelor degree in 9 majors and 13 minors; 9 graduate degrees. The college offers several dual degree options as well as an executive education programs. For students to gain admission to Coles College undergraduate program, they must complete BUSA 2150 at least one semester prior to being eligible for admission to Coles college. BUSA 2150 is meant to assist students in discovering the right major, possible internships and career focus. Top companies that interns work for include:

• Coca-Cola
• Home Depot
• Earnest & young
• Voya
• Liberty Mutual

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Kennesaw State University: Coles College of Business also has the Hughes Leadership and Career Program prepares you to compete in today’s challenging job market. The program was designed by faculty using direct feedback from potential employers to design a series of courses to equip students before and after graduation. The program is free to all students enrolled after Fall 2014.

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Kate Tiedemann College of Business (KTCOB) in St. Petersburg, Florida, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and in accounting and by SACS. It is recognized by the following: U.S. News and World Report ranks the online MBA program as #15 nation-wide but #2 in the state just behind the University of Florida. The college has won awards at the USASBE national conference as an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Program. The college is also the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Startup Simulation Challenge Winners

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Students become part of the energetic community set to great things. The curriculum was created to develop the skills and acumen needed for a business career and maximize the student’s potential in their choice of studies. The major chosen will integrate with today’s global economy expectations. Undergraduate programs include:

• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance & Accountancy
• Global Business & Management
• Information Systems Management
• Marketing

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Most business schools focus on how many people get a job and starting salaries. Here at KTCOB, they are different. Students are creating jobs and becoming progressive and social responsible members of the business and local community. They live on the edge of innovation and diversity in ideas, backgrounds and thought processes.

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The Graziadio School of Business and Management was founded in 1969 in Malibu, California near the Santa Monica Mountain Foothills. The school is named after benefactor George L. Graziadio, Jr., a man who could turn his own life into a model for success throughout the academic curriculum. The school specializes in the commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurship, ethics, and global mindedness. It is AACSB accredited.

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The School offers an undergraduate program that has a 14-to-1 student-faculty ratio with 1,729 undergraduates enrolled. Some of the programs are offered in conjunction with the Pepperdine University Seaver College of Letters Arts and Sciences:

• Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)
• Joint BSM and MBA (MBAJ)
• 5 Year BS/MBA

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The Grazidaio School of Business & Management is best known for its MBA programs. However, the school also offers other masters, bachelors and joint degree programs to match the global needs based on industry studies. It has been ranked the following: nation’s Best business schools (Bloomberg Businessweek, Princeton Review, and U.S. News & World Report), #8 Most beautiful Campus (Princeton Review), #7 Most Competitive Students (Princeton Review), and Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial Universities (Forbes).

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The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Business Administration is in Oxford, Mississippi. The School of Business is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business. (AACSB) since 1944. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications.

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The University of Mississippi, School of Business Administration is known for their MBA and MHA programs. Both are offered in person or fully online. Over 70% of graduates have jobs within 6 months of graduation. Both programs have built in flexibility so students can fulfill their education requirements while working. The final degrees are as follows:

MBA: Master of Business Administration – classes can be taken either online or on-campus.

MHA: Master of Health Care Administration – classes are offered within the MBA program. Typically, the program will take 6 terms to complete. Mostly offered online but students will have to come to campus for orientation. 

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The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Business Administration has new academic standard being applied beginning Fall 2017. Students will start out pursuing their undergraduate business degree at the university level as a general business major. Students will have to take specifics steps to change that degree to a specific major within the school of business. Please talk with an advisor for more information.

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Lehigh University College of Business and Economics (“CBE”) is an internationally recognized business school with an innovative global curriculum, diverse college community and transformative experiences for students. They are one of the few schools that excel in research and instructional teaching. Lehigh University and the College of Business and Economics is located an hour from Philadelphia and less than two hours from New York.

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The CBE offers degree and non-degree programs in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional education. The business and accounting programs are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). All students are encouraged to engage in these two supplemental but vital connections to the Lehigh CBE curriculum:

CBE Global is a great opportunity to add international experience to the already globally recognized program. They are constantly working with external organizations, Alum and campus teams to build new programs that allow students to experience a global professional workplace prior to graduation.

The Center for Career & Professional Development is available to assist in building the best platform for showcasing international experiences on the resume, personal websites and networking situations.

The Philip Rauch Center for Business Communications (RCBC) provides curricular and co-curricular support to the undergraduate and graduate programs of the College of Business and Economics by focusing on the improvement of student writing, oral presentation, listening, networking, leadership and professional skills.

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The CBE program offers many opportunities to get to know your faculty – they have a 15-to-1 student-faculty ratio as well as built in office hours for students to interact with the faculty when they are available. The College of Business and Economics is among the nation’s best according to Poets&Quants and Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Oklahoma State University: Spears School of Business was founded in 1914 is in Stillwater in Oklahoma. Today, it is on the OSU campus with over 1,489 acres. Students at the Spears School of Business can choose to study at the main campus in Stillwater, or in Tulsa, which is about 70 miles to the east. The school of business has 7 academic departments with concentrations in: accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, management information systems, and not-for-profit management. The school’s programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1958.

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The Spears School of Business is composed of seven academic departments with more than 100 tenure and tenure-track faculty. The student body is made up of nearly 4,700 undergraduate students pursuing nine majors and approximately 940 graduate students pursuing eight master’s degrees and eight PhD concentrations. The school’s MBA is recognized as one of the top values in the United States.

The undergraduate majors include: accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, international business, management, marketing, and management information systems.

The MBA program includes: standard MBA programing but it is recognized as one of the top values in the United States.

The specialized masters’ programs include: accounting, business analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, information assurance, management information systems, and quantitative financial economics.

Doctoral Programs are offered in economics and in business administration with concentrations in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and management information systems.

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At graduation, over 70% of the Spears School of business graduates are employed. Of the remaining 30%, over 80% will have jobs in their field within the next six months. Graduates from the Spears School of Business are in high demand in this global economy.

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Northeastern University: D’Amore-McKim School of Business is in Boston, Massachusetts. The school houses a complete list of graduate, undergraduate and certificates. The look to fuse global business expertise with top academics. It is named after

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Northeastern University: D’Amore-McKim School of Business offers educational opportunities to 4,113 undergraduate students and 1,602 graduate students through the following programs.

Undergraduate Business Degrees: pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or a Bachelor of Science in International Business with a concentration: Accounting, entrepreneurship & innovation, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, supply chain management.

Undergraduate Combined Majors – earn a combined degree with programs from other colleges at Northeastern. Business Administration (Marketing) & Interactive Media; Computer Science & Business Administration; Economics and Business Administration; Information Science & Business Administration; Mathematics & Business Administration (Finance); or Political Science & Business Administration. Graduate Level Combined or Dual Degree Programs are available as well in the industries that you currently work in.

+1 Programs: take up to 16 credit hours of master level courses while still in graduate school. The two PlusONe Accelerated Master’s program include: MS in Finance for BSBA students and a MS in International Management for BSIB students.

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The D’Amore-McKim School of Business is an exceptional place to earn your undergraduate or graduate degrees. The school is routinely ranked #1 in internships. It isn’t surprising that there are over 600 co-op opportunities through 56 countries and 110 cities. 99% of responding undergraduate degree recipients received a job offer within 9 months of graduation. 60% from co-op employers

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Washington State University: Carson College of Business is in Pullman, Washington. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting. Today, Washington State university offer classes at five distinct locations: Pullman: 1,228; Global Campus: 1,154; Vancouver: 292; Tri-Cities: 64; Everett: 13.

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Washington State University: Carson College of Business has 3,640 undergraduate students and 758 graduate program students. The breakdown by major (includes double majors) include:

• Accounting 575
• Business Administration 636 (Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and WSU Online)
• Entrepreneurship 36
• Finance 311
• Hospitality Business Management 333
• International Business 73
• Management 205
• Management Information Systems 255
• Management Operations 106
• Marketing 234
• Professional Sales Certificate (VA only) 26
• Wine business Management 16

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The college is known for over 20 years of experience in online learning environemtns. Because of its expertise, it is ranked 17^th by U.S. News and World Report for the Best online MBA programs. #1 online MBA program with a marketing concentration. #3 for online MBA program for entrepreneurship. #8 hospitality program and #15 best undergraduate international business program.

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Oswego State University of New York (SUNY – Oswego) founded its business program in 1969 in the town of Oswego, New York. Today it is an AACSB accredited School of Business with a wide range of undergraduate programs, several interdisciplinary programs, an MBA and combined five-year BS/MBA and BS/masters of programs. Graduate students have the option of taking courses online or at Owsego, or downtown Syracuse, New York.

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The School of Business provides degree options to about 1,650 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. The following classes are to focus on practical skills to connect with the academic theory so that alumni are successful in the growing global economy

Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management and Information System, and Risk Management and Insurance

MBA options: MBA in Business Administration, health Services Administration, Public Accounting

Certificate: Nursing Home Administration

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Students can join over 15 different business-focused student organizations. Each one of them provide students with strong networks, hands-on learning experiences and the support necessary to take the next step in their academic and professional careers.

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The Rochester Institute of Technology: Saunders College of Business is in Rochester, New York. Saunders College of Business is one of nine colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). With the connections to other RIT resources such as the #1 student innovation center in the nation, Venture Creations Incubator, Saunders Student Consulting, and over 200 clubs to join, students are supported by a strong student body and enterprising culture in and outside the classroom.

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Saunders College offers undergraduate (BS), Masters (MS), Masters of Business Administration (MBA), and Executive MBA (EMBA). Over 1,000 students are enrolled in these programs to gain real-world business experiences in the classroom and through cooperative education programs.

MBA program: Full-time options including 1-year accelerated choices Part-time scheduling options allowing you to graduate in as little as 19 months Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS), and Executive MBA programs

Master of Science degrees: Accounting, Computational Finance, entrepreneurship & innovative Ventures, finance, management

Undergraduate Degrees include a real-world consulting capstone project to integrate, plan and test what they have learned. Areas students can minor in are: Accounting, Business Administration, Digital Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, New Media Marketing, and Supply Chain Management

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Partnerships with RIT’s Venture Creations incubator and top ranked Albert J. Simone Center for Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship help Saunders College deliver a business education that is integrated with RIT’s world-leading technical and creative programs. A few of the rankings are: #77 Best Undergraduate Business Program and #10 management information system program by U.S. News and World Report.

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Hofstra University: Frank G. Zarb School of Business is in Long Island, New York, just 25 miles away from New York City. The Zarb School of Business’ online MBA program is ranked #15 in the nation by The Princeton Review and #36 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This makes Zarb one of the highest ranked online MBA programs in the New York metropolitan areas.

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There are over 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students that are studying within the Zarb School of business. They have the following fantastic tools to assist with their academic and career aspirations:

State-of-the-art facilities, including one of the largest academic trading rooms in the United States, the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room, equipped with 34 Bloomberg Professional terminals.

Dedicated Graduate Business Career Services that can assist students with academic and career planning before it is even necessary to apply for jobs.

Experiential learning opportunities are available through various internships, Graduate Executive Speaker Series, industry conferences, 40 student organizations, and exposure to New York City’s world-class business organizations and cultural life.

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Whether you are an undergraduate student or graduate student, Zarb School of business states that over 99% of their student are employed within 6 months of graduation with a starting salary average of $52,000. You are not alone after graduation, you will be joining an active alumni group of dedicated individuals that add additional opportunities to network and build that resume.

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The University of Tennessee – Martin campus College of Business and Global Affairs is accredited through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school is in Martin, Tennessee. However, students can take part or all their coursework online if they so choose.

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Here are some of the programs that students can take as part of the University of Tennessee—Martin: College of Business & Global Affairs:

Undergraduate degree programs in accounting, management, information systems, economics, political science, marketing, finance and accounting.

MBA program can be done from a hybrid or online delivery. The program is geared toward the financial services industry and taught entirely online, is nationally ranked #11 by Online Course Report, #14 by www.collegechoice.net, and #14 by bestcollegereviews.org.

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Regional Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Center (REED Center) is one of the supporting programs found within the School of Business and Global Affairs. The Reed Center is support current business owners through consultations or training programs. The REED Center offers courses, workshops and training sessions that respond to the needs of small businesses and supports regional economic development. The REED Center’s primary service area includes Weakley County, Henry County, Benton County, Carroll County, and Obion

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The George Washington University School of Business was founded in 1928 in Washington, DC – just few blocks away from global institutions like the World Bank and IMF. They focus on instilling in their students that it is not about the profit and power that comes with leadership – it is the responsibility that shapes your business and society.

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The George Washington University School of Business offers a full-range of undergraduate to doctoral programs. These are the highlights of the undergraduate and master-level programs.

The undergraduate program includes bachelor of accountancy, business administration and finance. However, students can combine their degrees or join one of 12 student organizations to gain more experience.

MBA programs: there are five options for students to pursue: Global MBA, Professional MBA, World Executive MBA, Online MBA and a Healthcare MBA. The first three are offered on campus, while the last two have the option of a hybrid or online classroom.

Specialized Master: accountancy, business analytics, finance, government contract, information systems technology, project management and tourism administration. Most of these are offered online.

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The George Washington University School of Business offers a combined Degree Programs are for students in Accountancy, Information Systems Technology, or Tourism Administration. Combined Degree Programs allow students to take graduate level courses while an undergraduate student, thus reducing the time needed for the Master’s degree. The Bachelor level degree is awarded in the 4^th year and the Master degree is typically awarded at the end of the 5^th year.

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The Columbus State University: D. Abbot Turner College of Business is in Columbus, Georgia – Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Turner College of Business and the TSYS School of Computer Science are housed in the Center for Commerce and Technology (CCT), located on the main campus in Columbus.

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The D. Abbot Turner College of Business offers 8 graduate programs, 12 undergraduate programs, and numerous certifications. In 2014, the total student enrollment was 1,464, with 1259 in undergraduates and 204 in graduate students. The average class size for undergraduate students is 33 and 27 for graduate programs.

• Undergraduate students can pursue business, computer science, information, accounting, management, marketing, accounting, and finance degrees.
• Graduate programs include MBA, Organizational Leadership, Computer applications, and Information Security.
• Certificates include: human resource management and servant leadership and computer modeling and simulation.

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Students are encouraged to check in with their advisor and the career services department to ensure that they are engaging in all the correct avenues in their major and career trajectory prior to graduating college. There are over 10 business-focused student organizations to join to gain additional experience as well.

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University of Utah: David Eccles School of Business was founded in 1917. Today it is located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah – within 30 minutes of 7 ski resorts and 5 hours from local national parks. The school of business is named after David Eccles, who was a leading industrialist who founded 54 businesses in Utah, Idaho, Hyomin and Oregon. Today, the school of business is accredited by the AACSB and is ranked #2 for creating startups from university technology.

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Approximately 4,500 students are enrolled annually in undergraduate, graduate and executive degree programs. 25 student clubs

Undergraduates can pursue 8 majors: accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and operations management.

Master-level students can gain degrees in accounting, business administration, business analytic, finance, healthcare administration, information systems, real estate development.

Doctoral level: Our Ph.D. in Business Administration is offered in accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, and strategic management.

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Degrees from David Eccles School of Business have positively impacted the lives of their graduates. MAcc graduates have a 95% placement rate into jobs. Undergraduates saw a 25% salary increase. And the student investment fund consistently out performs the S&P 500.

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Georgia Southern University: College of Business Administration is in Statesboro, Georgia, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah and the beaches of Hilton Head Island and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta. It is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The College of Business began offering the BBA degree during 1965, the MBA degree during 1969, Online MBA program in 2001, the MAcc degree in 1997 and MSAE degree in 2007. The College of Business has more than 16,000 alumni located throughout the world.

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Georgia Southern University: College of Business Administration offers 8 majors with 4 minors and 3 Master’s degrees in 4 fields.

The undergraduate programs include: accounting, economics, finance, information systems, logistics and intermodal transportation, management, marketing

The master-level degrees include: MBA, accounting, applied economics.

The doctoral degree is a PD in logistics and supply chain management.

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Georgia Southern University: College of Business Administration has 8 business innovation centers within the Business Innovation Group (BIG). These range from economic development to forensic accounting to sales excellence. All of them are there to be a great resource to students and alumni as they continue their education.

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University of Nevada—Reno: College of Business was founded in 1956. Within 16 months, they had accreditation by Associated University Bureaus of Business and Economic Research. By 1961, It received accreditation from the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business. In 1965, the College sponsored the first Intercollegiate Simulated Business Games. In 1974, the college supported the first annual Symposium on Gambling.

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University of Nevada—Reno: College of Business is still very engaged with the gambling industry. They created the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming (1989) and a minor in Gaming Management. Even today, they maintain strong relationships with major Reno- and Las Vegas-based gaming companies for internship and research opportunities. The other degrees include accounting and information systems, economic, finance, managerial sciences, management, and marketing.

• Undergraduate: accounting, accounting and information systems, business administration, economics, finance, business, information systems, international business, management, marketing
• Graduate: accounting, MBA, economics, finance, information systems, executive MBA,
• Certificate: Cyber security
• PhD: economics

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Students can study abroad through the Nevada global business partnership with extended studies. Courses can focus on international business, management, leadership and humanities while you are in taking online classes and traveling in Singapore, Australia, Toronto, New York or London.

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University of North Texas: College of Business in Denton, Texas, is one of the largest business schools in the United States. It is an AACSB Accredited Business School that offers a collaborative, challenging environment for talented and motivated business students. Their bachelor’s degrees in Business Integrated Studies and Logistics and Supply Chain Management have ranked 6^th by Gartner Research. The online M.B.A. program is ranked among the Top 50 in the US. by U.S. News & World Report.

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The University of North Texas College of Business has over 5,500 students pursuing 15 bachelors, 15 master and 7 doctoral degree programs that will assist with “learn it today, apply it tomorrow” philosophy and the expertise of our faculty. Here are the focuses at each degree level:

Undergraduate Studies: Computer information systems, Logistics and supply chain management, aviation logistics, accounting, business with a focus in sports management.

MS program concentrations: Accounting – Audit, Accounting – Management, Business Analytics, Finance, and Taxation

MBA program: All MBA programs consist of 36 hours of coursework: 18 hours of Core classes, and 18 hours of concentration specific coursework. MBA focuses in: Business Management, Business Studies, Business Analytics, Energy, Finance, Health Services Management, Information Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management.

Ph.D. Programs: accounting, business information assurance, finance, logistics, marketing, management, management science, and information systems.

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University of North Texas: College of Business is known for their cutting edge degrees. For example, the aviation logistics is the first program of its kind within the United states. They also have a new MBA starting in FALL 2017 called an MBA in Energy. It is to focus on upstream energy industry.

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Central Michigan University: College of Business Administration 6th best online MBA program ranked by US News and World Report Ranked #24 Logistics program by top supply chain management publishing institutions. It has been named a top 60 University Sales Program by the Sales Education Foundation .

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The College of Business Administration has over 3,792 Undergrads and 301 Grad students pursuing 3 Graduate programs, 17 Undergraduate majors and 16 Undergraduate minors. There are 23 Registered student organizations with 2 Professional business fraternities. 60 CBA students study abroad each year. Below are some of the programs and special programs available:

Undergraduate Programs: Accounting, business information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance and law, management, and marketing and hospitality services administration.

Graduate Degrees: MBA, online MBA, information systems (MSIS), MA in economics

Institutes and special programs include: the IBIE Entrepreneurship, Information management institute, international partnerships with universities in Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, India, and South Korea; professional sales, real estate program, SAP university alliance, Lean Six Sigma and certificate in Enterprise systems.

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Central Michigan University: College of Business Administration More than 90% of business students surveyed are employed within six months of graduation

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West Texas A&M University: College of Business has been listed as one of the best online programs by U.S. News & World Report for their Bachelor, MBA, and Graduate business programs. It is also one of the best programs for veterans looking for a bachelor degree. It is an AACSB Accredited Business School.

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The College of Business has 1,245 undergrdaute and 1,377 graduate students.

Undergraduate programs include: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Decision Management Specialization, Economics – Law & Economics Specialization, Finance, Economics, General Business (General or Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, or International Business Specializations), Management, Management – Human Resources Specialization, and Marketing.

Graduate programs: MBA, Computer information systems and business analytics, finance and economics, professional accounting.

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Other notable rankings include #2 most affordable online MBA by the Simple Dollar. Discover Business ranks the BBA as #9 Best Value. Online U ranks the economics degree at #12 and the Masters in information systems as #17.

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University of Colorado–Colorado Springs: College of Business is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is accredited by the AACSB. Their online MBA is ranked as one of the best in the nation and #1 in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report. GetEducatied.com states that the online MBA is a Best Buy among AACSB accredited online schools.

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The undergraduate program provides a Bachelor of Science in Business and the Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration. Students can specialize in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Service Management. They also have specialty options in Sport, Soccer, and PGA Golf Management, and an Entrepreneurship minor.

Graduate programs include an MBA, accounting MSA and executive MBA.

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University of Colorado–Colorado Springs: College of Business students completed 197 internships in one academic year – 55 in sports management, 84 in PGA golf management, 55 in business. Students could go on after graduation to find a job within 6 months

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Southern Illinois University—Carbondale: College of Business is at the Carbondale main campus in Illinois. They are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International. U.S. News and World Report the college among the top 100 public business colleges in the United States. The Princeton Review recommends the college based on “affordability” and “happy students and smart classrooms.”

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Southern Illinois University—Carbondale College of Business is one of three public business colleges in Illinois where you can earn bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Our enrollment averages about 1,100 undergraduates and 250 graduate students from all over the world. Here are some of the concentrations found in the various business degrees:

Bachelor level degrees include: accounting, business and administration, business economics, finance, management, and marketing. Each degree program also has several concentrations or minors available.

Master level degrees include an MBA with a concentration in finance or marketing or a masters in accountancy.

PhD in Business administration has four concentrations available: accounting, management, finance, and marketing.

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Our Management Department’s “Green Server Project” gave students hands-on experience establishing integrated telecommunications links that simulate a supply chain network. It saved enough electricity to operate about 45 homes. Within a year of graduation, approximately 100 percent of our master of accountancy students and 95 percent of our undergraduate accounting students find placement.

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Clarkson University: School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) It is in the top 100 Undergraduate Business Schools –U.S. News & World Report 2011. Top 100 Graduate Business Schools –U.S. News & World Report 2011. Top 20 Most Affordable Colleges with ROI (Return on Investment) –Bloomberg BusinessWeek 2011

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Clarkson University: School of Business supports their students by making these great opportunities available:

Undergraduate programs in Engineering & Management (management, engineering, science and technology), Financial Information & Analysis (finance, accounting, technology and economics), Global Supply Chain Management (operations, marketing, technology, and economics), Information Systems & Business Processes (technology, management and operations), Innovation & Entrepreneurship (marketing, management, technology and economics)

Graduate degrees in clinical leadership in healthcare management, engineering management, data analytics, healthcare data analytics.

MBA coursework: One-Year MBA, Global One-Year MBA, Accounting MBA, Environmental MBA (two-year program), Master of Engineering / MBA (dual degree), Master of Science Engineering Management, Online MBA (part-time), Graduate Certificates

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1 in 5 Clarkson alumni is a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. The Clarkson University: School of Business provides them with the tools they need to instill great business practices within their organization. Students are also encouraged to experience business in a global environment by interning or going on a semester-long study abroad or a shorter faculty-led trip through the Global Business Program.

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University of South Dakota: Beacom School of Business is a regional higher education leader with quality programs that are fully accredited by the AACSB International. The school is in Vermillion, South Dakota. There are 16 student organizations that include honor societies and professional networking groups. Some of the organizations are connected to the schools outreach and research services to the local business community.

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University of South Dakota: Beacom School of Business has over 12 degree programs and concentrations students can pursue. Here are some of the highlights:

Undergraduate degrees include: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Health Services Administration, Human Resource Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, and Operational Analytics

Graduate degrees include: Master of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accountancy

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University of South Dakota: Beacom School of Business offers three business-based study abroad programs. One in Germany, one in Australia and another in Japan. If students are unable to go on a study abroad option or they would like to add to that possibility, they can also connect with the Career Success Center to be connected to an internship or co-op opportunity. The Career Success Center can also assist with career decisions, interviews and job-related activities.

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University of Massachusetts—Lowell: the Robert J. Manning School of Business is in Lowell, Massachusetts. UMass Lowell is about 30 minutes north of Boston. There are three different campuses as well as an Inn and Conference Center located in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts . The school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

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University of Massachusetts—Lowell: the Robert J. Manning School of Business offers tremendous opportunities to learn in a spirited environment. Here are the highlights of the programs available:

Undergraduate – a Bachelor of Business Administration (concentration in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Supply Chain & Operations Management).

Master’s – a Master of Business Administration (concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing and International Business) and Master of Science degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Innovation & Technological Entrepreneurship (MSITE), and MSITE with a Healthcare option.

Doctoral– a Ph.D. in Business Administration (concentrations in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Leadership/Organizational Studies and management Information Systems).

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The school offers several student organizations for students to participate in: Dean’s Student Leadership Council, Beta Gamma Sigma honor society, marketing, accounting, real estate, finance, operations and information system and finance. This is a great way to network and build strong skills prior to graduation.

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The University of Michigan—Dearborn College of Business is located in Dearborn, Michigan. The college is one of Michigan’s top Undergraduate and Graduate Business Programs, U.S. News & World Report and named a “Best Business School” seven years in a row by The Princeton Review. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB)

Features

The College of Business community includes more than 1,250 undergraduate and 450 graduate students from 20 states and 12 countries. They offer a bachelors in business administration with nine possible concentrations and six master level degree programs. Here are some of the top-rated business programs:

Undergraduate: Small Business Management, Accounting, Digital Marketing, Finance, General Business, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management

Graduate: MBA, MS-Information Systems, MS in Accounting, MS-Supply Chain Management, MS-Business Analytics, Dual Degree Programs, and a MS in Finance

Notables

College’s Center for Innovation Research prepares students to gain real life experience through the coursework, internships, study abroad opportunities or inside the iLabs. Students are ready and have the correct tools to immediately contribute to the local economy, employer and community.

Overview

Syracuse University: Whitman School of Management began in 1919 in Syracuse, New York. Since then, it has grown into one of the top innovative, global-centric schools for aspiring business leaders. The school is named after Martin J. Whitman. Today, the college is accredited by the AASCB International. Based on the school’s curriculum, students learn, intern, participate in community service, and advance their careers in one of the nation’s oldest business schools.

Features

There are over 4,000 students taking various level classes at Whitman. Undergraduates can start their major courses in their first year. So, they can pursue dual degrees or an accelerated version of a bachelor/master degree.

The Undergraduates programs include the following: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, real estate, retail management and supply chain management.

The MBA program opens the opportunity to engage in a standard MBA program or combine degrees with a Defense and comptrollership program (MBA/EMPA) or a Riley Dual engineering/MBA program.

Notables

Whitman School of Management students who have above a 3.0 can join the Goodman Impress program to earn extracurricular points in developing their skills around five learning objectives: Personal & professional leadership development, major & industry exploration, certifications, global context, and community engagement. The goal is to add soft skills in these areas to create stronger student candidates for future employers.