Thursday, September 13, 2007
BU’s entrepreneurship certificate program named “Top 5 e-school” by Fortune Small Biz & CNNMoney
In their cover story for the September 2007 issue, “America's Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs,” Fortune Small Business (FSB) spotlights Boston University’s Online Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program—and the newsworthy students it attracts. Naming the program a "Top 5" E-learning offering that "blend[s] quality with flexibility,” they report:
You don't have to live in Beantown to take advantage of BU's eight-month online program. The school offers four case-study-intensive courses, each requiring about 15 hours of work a week. Students receive advice on creating a business and marketing plan, plus a primer on finance
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Then, in an in-depth focus on “9 aspiring tycoons [who] tell FSB how the classes they took affected their businesses,” they profile student Ranga Krishnamurthi, co-founder and VP of iQuire, who explains:
Flexibility was my top priority - I wanted to fit in coursework when I had a free minute so I could stay involved with iQuire and my family. I chose BU because of the school's good reputation, but also because the program is intense, hands-on, and completely focused on my needs as a company owner. The way I see it, you're getting value in two ways: learning theories through case studies and applying them to your business so it can grow.
I really like to keep things simple - that's my company's motto and the thinking behind our software. BU allowed me to do just that. I worked on my assignments from home, at my own pace, which not only gave me time to build up iQuire, but also to consult for another company, BL Healthcare, a remote-care management system that enables patients to be monitored at home. BU also provided the opportunity for me to work with entrepreneurs from all over the world - via chat rooms, instant messaging, e-mail, and conference calls. My schoolwork applied directly to my office work. In fact, the marketing plan I've currently implemented grew out of the final project for my Marketing and Sales course.
See full profile on CNNMoney.com
