The schools listed on this list of the Top 10 Best Business Schools offer programs which allow students to develop their critical thinking skills and use them to make decisions effectively.
#1 University of Pennsylvania
Executive Summary
The Wharton School of Business is a well-established and respected educational institution. Students who choose this program gain knowledge and experience to develop leadership and teamwork abilities.
Tuition
The cost of tuition and fees for attending Wharton as an undergraduate is $42,098.
Unique Features
The curriculum is flexible, with approximately 40 percent of undergrad coursework in fields of study other than Business.Wharton graduates are highly sought after for entry-level positions after graduation.
Concentrations
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business & Public Policy
Environmental Policy & Management
Finance
Global Analysis
Health Care Management & Policy
Individualized
Insurance & Risk Management
Legal Studies & Business Ethics
Management (Specializations in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Multinational Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Management
Managing Electronic Commerce
Marketing
Marketing & Communication
Marketing & Operations Management
Operations & Information Management (Tracks in Business Analytics, Decision Processes, Information Systems, Operations Management/Management Science)
Real Estate
Retailing
Social Impact and Responsibility
Statistics
For more info: University of Pennsylvania
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Executive Summary
MIT’s undergraduate business degree program in Management Science focuses on the math and science involved in decision making. Students interested in working in operations management, marketing, high-tech manufacturing and engineering or the transportation systems industry would be good potential candidates for this program.
Tuition
Tuition for undergraduate programs at MIT is $40,732 per year.
Unique Features
The demanding curriculum for this program includes a number of science courses (physics, calculus, chemistry and biology), as well as physical education, communication, problem-solving, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistical thinking.
For more info: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
#3 Notre Dame
Executive Summary
Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business is dedicated to fostering academic excellence in a faith-based curriculum. ND was founded in 1842 and has been named as one of the top universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for undergraduate programs at ND is $41,420 per year.
Unique Features
Undergraduate students at Notre Dame have the opportunity to conduct research as part of their college experience. Community-based learning is part of the program, and there are opportunities for international study as well.
Concentrations
Accountancy
Finance
Information Technology Management
Management Consulting
Management Entrepreneurship
Marketing
For more information: University of Notre Dame
#4 University of Virginia
Executive Summary
The University’s McIntire School of Commerce offers one of the best degree programs in the U.S. The school is known for its use of cutting-edge technology and updating its curriculum regularly to respond to changes in the business world.
Tuition
Resident students pay $11,794 per year, and out-of-state student pay $36,788 per year to attend Virginia University.
Unique Features
Third-year students are introduced to the program’s Integrated Core Experience (ICE), where they combine courses reflecting their area of concentration with working with a corporate sponsor in a number of settings.
Concentrations
Accounting
Finance
Management
Information Technology
Marketing
For more info: University of Virginia
#5 University of Michigan
Executive Summary
UM’s Ross School of Business received the No. 1 ranking from recruiters in a survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal in 2010. Approximately 90 percent of graduates from this school’s BBA program receive a job offer within 90 days of graduating.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for Michigan residents is $15,466. Non-resident students pay $41,498 per school year.
Unique Features
Along with a business library and career counseling center, this school has a real-time trading floor and a fitness facility.
For more info: University of Michigan
#6 Brigham Young University
Executive Summary
BYU’s Marriott School of Business holds the No. 5 ranking on BusinessWeek’s list of the best schools in the nation. It has been ranked as No. 1 in the country by recruiters. Princeton Review gave it the No. 2 spot for Entrepreneurship.
Tuition
Since this school is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and members provide a significant amount of financial support for the institution, church members pay $2,280 per semester. Non-members pay $4,560 per semester.
Unique Features
This program is known for producing graduates who exhibit a high level of knowledge, as well as exemplary ethical standards.
Concentrations
Entrepreneurship
General Business
Global Supply Chain
Marketing
OBHR (Organizational Behavior/Human Resources)
Strategy
For more info: Brigham Young University
#7 Villanova University
Executive Summary
Villanova University holds the No. 7 rank on BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Business Schools in the U.S.
Tuition
Tuition for each year of the four-year undergraduate program is $40,530.
Unique Features
All classes at the University are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The faculty makes a point of using real world examples to support business theories.
Concentrations
Accountancy
Economics
Finance
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
For more information: Villanova University
#8 University of North Carolina
Executive Summary
U.S. News & World Report ranked UNC as the fifth best school in the nation in 2009. Its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree was ranked at No. 6 by U.S. News & World Report in 2011.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for NC residents is $7,008 per school year, and out-of-state students will pay $26,834 per year to attend UNC.
Unique Features
Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and personal essay to be considered for a place in this program. An interview is also part of the application process.
For more info: University of North Carolina
#9 George Fox University
Executive Summary
George Fox is one of the best Christian universities in America, according to Forbes. It has also been rated as one of the best colleges in the Pacific Northwest.
Tuition
Students who choose to study at George Fox will pay $29,380 per year.
Unique Features
Learners who choose George Fox are well-prepared to become trusted leaders in the business community. This program offers a challenging curriculum which stresses that character and a high degree of professional competence are the keys to success.
Concentrations
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Global Business
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Management
For more information: George Fox University
#10 Arizona State University
Executive Summary
ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business has been ranked as one of the top 20 business schools for its “Return on Investment.” Students can choose to pursue a B.Sc. or a B.A. degree in several concentrations.
Tuition
AZ residents pay $9,208 to attend ASU. Non-resident students are charged $21,807 for tuition.
Unique Features
One of the benefits that Carey Business students enjoy is free intramural sports. They also have the option of participating in fitness assessment workshops and team challenge classes at no charge.
Concentrations
Bachelor of Science:
Accountancy
Computer Information Systems
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Arts:
Communication
Global Politics
Legal Studies
Public Service and Public Policy
Statistics
Sustainability
Tourism Management
Urban Policy
For more information: Arizona State University
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