The College of Business MBA Program has been named in the 2012 Princeton Review’s “The Best 294 Business Schools.” The Princeton Review—known for its widely-followed college rankings recently released the 2012 editions of its guides to law and business schools which also include annual ranking lists uniquely based on student survey data. The ranking lists are posted at www.PrincetonReview.com where users can also read FAQs about the books’ ranking lists and rating scores, and Princeton Review’s detailed profiles on the schools.
According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review Senior VP-Publisher, “We recommend the College of Business MBA Program to readers of our book and users of our site,www.PrincetonReview.com, as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA. We chose the 294 business schools in this book based on our high opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools. We also strongly consider the candid opinions of students attending the schools who rate and report on their campus experiences at their schools on our survey for the book.”
“The Best 294 Business Schools: 2012 Edition” has two-page profiles of the schools with write-ups on their academics, student life, and admissions, plus ratings for their academics, selectivity, and career placement services. In the profile on the MBA Program at Illinois State University, the Princeton Review editors describe the school as: The MBA program at Illinois State “has a great relationship with central Illinois business” manifested “in the corporate partnerships the school holds,” which “bring in a lot of knowledge and experience to the school.” The big players in the region include “two major insurance companies, manufacturing, and agriculture…There are a lot of fields for people to study and get strong practical experience” through locally-based jobs, internships, guest lectures, and networking opportunities. “The corporate partnerships ISU has with major corporations made ISU the choice for me,” a typical student tells us. “An excellent finance and insurance reputation” as well as strength in accounting and management lead the way academically at ISU. The MBA program also offers “great international experiences.” “Either internships or study abroad programs are offered,” and the school maintains “good partnerships with international educational institutions that offer opportunities for students to expand their world view and get practical experience in the field.” Professors here “do an excellent job balancing research, teaching, and service and are very available to students.” One student reports, “Coming from a much larger, research-oriented undergraduate university, it is refreshing to come to a school that is so devoted to teaching… Having professors who are devoted to being excellent teachers keeps me looking forward to going to each class.”
