College of Business recognized as an outstanding business school

November 8, 2010

The 每日大赛鈥檚 is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review鈥檚 just-published 2011 edition of its 鈥淏est 300 Business Schools鈥 guide. The guidebook is compiled based on a survey of 19,000 students attending more than 300 business schools, as well as from school-reported data.

UM-Dearborn students surveyed for the guide noted an outstanding academic experience stating that many professors are 鈥渃learly experts in their fields鈥 and that 鈥渟mall class sizes help the interaction between students and professors, as well as among peers.鈥 They also noted the advancements that College of Business is making under the leadership of Dean Kim Schatzel to stand out from the competition stating that, 鈥渢he program has become increasingly relevant and well-suited for graduate students鈥 and that the academic offerings and facilities are consistently improving.

鈥淭he 每日大赛鈥檚 MBA program has long been recognized for its rigor, relevance and accessibility to business professionals,鈥 said Schatzel. 鈥淥ur faculty members are passionate about providing students with the experience and knowledge that today鈥檚 businesses need, so I鈥檓 pleased to see the program鈥檚 visibility and reputation enhanced by this designation.鈥

鈥淏est 301 Business Schools鈥 guidebook contains two-page profiles of schools and MBA programs with details about academics, student life and admissions, plus scores for academics, selectivity and career placement services.

UM-Dearborn鈥檚 College of Business is home to several nationally recognized programs where students gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside faculty members and business professionals in a variety of areas.

Earlier this year, UM-Dearborn鈥檚 College of Business was recognized as one of the 2011 Best Business Schools by U.S. News and World Report.  In a separate ranking by U.S. News, the college鈥檚 part-time M.B.A. program was acknowledged as offering a rigorous and flexible MBA program that met the educational needs of working professionals.