Harvard, Stanford Top 2018 Best Business Schools Rankings

Best Business Schools Rankings: see the top b-schools and find out which have the best part-time and entrepreneurial programs.

For the third time in five years, Harvard Business School and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business have tied for the top spot in U.S. News’s rankings of Best Business Schools. Stanford had sole possession of the top spot in last year’s rankings after Harvard’s overall score slipped from 100 to 98, placing the Cambridge, Mass., institution in second place.

Although Stanford and Harvard staking claim to the top spot has been commonplace in recent years, some business programs moved up in this year’s rankings considerably. The Rice University Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business jumped nine spots from a tie for 34th to a tie for 25th; the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business climbed 12 spots from a tie for 37th to a tie for 25th; and the University of Rochester William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration leapt from a tie for 45th to a tie for 37th in the 2013 edition of the rankings.

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Movement in the rankings is only one of many shifts taking place in business programs today. Prospective M.B.A. students are looking for more than traditional business skills; many also desire knowledge to apply these skills to start-up companies they create. According to a 2011 survey of 476 prospective M.B.A.’s in 79 countries by CarringtonCrisp, a market research firm, entrepreneurship is one of the top five most sought-after areas of study.

This entrepreneurial shift is forcing M.B.A. programs nationwide to significantly alter how they approach M.B.A. instruction. For example, the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business, ranked 11th for entrepreneurial programs and tied for 13th in the overall rankings, announced a new master’s degree in entrepreneurship in conjunction with its College of Engineering, which is slated to welcome its first class in fall 2012.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, ranked fourth in entrepreneurship programs and tied for fourth overall, offers an Entrepreneurship and Innovation certificate for students interested in launching emerging technology companies. The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College is this year’s top-ranked entrepreneurial M.B.A. program, followed by Stanford and Harvard, respectively.

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The hiring of M.B.A.’s has continued its positive turnaround as more companies feel comfortable bringing in new talent with an improving economy. According to a 2011 report by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), which surveyed 216 companies nationwide, nearly 75 percent of companies plan to hire M.B.A. graduates in 2012, up from 58 percent in 2011.

Executive M.B.A.’s also continue to find plentiful opportunities after graduation, reporting an average of 1.6 job offers per degree recipient in 2011, according to a separate GMAC study. The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania once again topped the executive M.B.A. list, followed by the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Much like E.M.B.A. programs, part-time programs can be a convenient alternative for professionals who want to attain a graduate business degree but can’t afford to take time off work. Northwestern once again topped U.S. News’s rankings of part-time programs, followed by the University of California—Berkeley Haas School of Business and the University of Chicago, which tied for second.

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Online M.B.A. programs also continue to increase in popularity and reputation as business schools utilize new technologies to bridge traditional instruction to a digital audience. U.S. News ranked online graduate business programs earlier in 2012 and featured programs that are excelling in areas such as faculty credentials and training, admissions selectivity, student engagement and accreditation, and student services and technology.

A couple of well-regarded traditional M.B.A. programs, including the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University—Bloomington, which ranked 23rd overall among Best Business Schools, and the George Washington University School of Business, which tied for 57th in this year’s rankings, also made the honor roll for Top Online Graduate Business Programs.

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Business Schools Rankings 2018

The 2018 Edition of The Best Business Schools by the Foundation for International Business Education is out.

We surveyed more than 20,000 students at 300+ business schools, including top ranked ivy league colleges, in addition to collecting data from school administators, to create 10 ranking lists. See the complete list of Best Business Schools 2018, or view the list by region:
Northeast | Midwest | Southeast | West | International

None of these lists purports to rank the schools in terms of overall quality; but by using the lists in conjunction with the Students Say profiles and the school statistics, you will be able to identify the attributes of a business school that are important to you—and ultimately, generate a list of the schools that can best help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We wish you the best of luck in your business school search!

MBA Programs Rankings 2018

The MBA Guidebook of the Foundation for International Business Education has ranked the best MBA programs worldwide every year. In 2018, we ranked the Top 30 U.S. programs and the Top 50 programs outside the U.S. The 2018 MBA Programs Rankings result from the opinions of top corporate recruiters and more than 20,000 students at 120 B-schools around the world, and from the Foundation’s measure of each B-school’s intellectual capital.

You will soon be able to scan detailed information from 2018 about those programs and more than 300 other full-time programs around the world. Use our search and compare tools to see how the B-schools measure up against each other. Our facts and figs tool lets you create your own customizable rankings tables. Our ROI Calculator lets you know how long it’ll take to recoup your MBA investment. Any questions? Ask the world’s largest B-school community on our Online Interactive Forum.

Internet Marketing Programs Rankings

The Foundation for International Business Education is proud to announce its Global Marketing Programs Rankings.

Coming soon on the Foundation’s website!

Benefits of an MBA in Internet Marketing

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Get Your MBA Internet Marketing Degree.

An MBA with a specialization in Internet Marketing is possibly one of the most crucial marketing credentials you can possess today. With its global and – since the advent of portable web-enabled devices – mobile reach, the Internet is now the marketing channel of choice for many top companies, forever changing the face of business. Earning an MBA in Internet Marketing Degree is an ideal way to foster a satisfying, successful career in this exciting medium.

1. Claim Your Place in a Dynamic, Rapidly Growing Field

Mind Commerce projects worldwide revenues for mobile media advertising will reach $50 billion by 2014.* And that’s just one small segment of the Internet marketing world. An eMarketer report projects U.S. spending on search engine marketing to nearly double from its 2008 total of over $12 billion to more than $23 billion by 2013.** These and other Internet marketing specialties need professionals with a internationally recognised Internet Marketing Degree, ready to face and conquer an ever-changing, ever-expanding marketing sector. They need you. With an MBA in Internet Marketing, you will be prepared to meet the ongoing challenges of this dynamic field.

2. Increase Your Salary

It’s a fact: Advanced credentials can yield larger paychecks. According to 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, graduate degree holders can earn a median annual salary in excess of $65,000 – over $12,000 more than those with a bachelor’s degree alone. An MBA in Internet Marketing may be just what you need to start earning what you’re worth.

3. Take Your Choice of Positions

An MBA Internet Marketing degree is highly sought after by many companies needing knowledgeable employees with solid business expertise, hands-on leadership skills and a thorough grasp of marketing on the Internet. This degree can prepare you to take on a number of important and fulfilling roles, such as:

• Search Manager
• Chief Marketing Officer
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Interactive Sales Manager
• Interactive Marketing Director
• Senior Internet Marketing Consultant

4. Move Into a Rewarding Management Role

High-level education credentials are a must for high-level jobs. Many companies require graduate degrees for advancement into management or executive positions. By pursuing a master’s degree, you will demonstrate your commitment to furthering your education, your knowledge in your chosen field and, ultimately, your career.

5. Earn Your MBA With a Specialization in Internet Marketing in a Convenient, 100% Online Program

The Foundation for International Business Education, Tier 1-ranked Best National University, is the first nationally ranked university to offer an MBA with a specialization in Internet Marketing 100% online. We’ve made getting that valuable new credential easier by offering our MBA curriculum in a flexible program that enables you to access video lectures 24/7 on the Internet. There are no required classroom login times or campus visits – ideal for busy working professionals – and each course lasts only eight weeks. This adds to the convenience of this program by allowing you to begin your studies without first taking the GRE or GMAT.

From the Big Bang to the Big Mac

An MBA in marketing prepares students for careers as business leaders in the field of marketing and advertising. While a bachelor’s degree is sufficient to get a job at a marketing firm, obtaining a master’s degree, in particular an MBA, helps an individual stand out and prepares him/her for leadership positions. On the official MBA website, you will find information on the most popular colleges offering MBA and masters in marketing degrees.

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