Boston University School of Management jumps 20 spots nationally, 27 globally in Financial Times ranking
School is ranked 29th Among U.S. Business Schools
BU also tied for 2nd largest increase in ranking, both internationally and domestically
The Financial Times’ 2009 annual ranking of graduate business schools has rated Boston University School of Management among the top thirty MBA programs in the United States, up 20 spots from last year’s ranking. The School improved its international ranking by 27 spots and saw the 3rd greatest improvement of all the top 100 schools included in the survey. (There are approximately 1000 MBA programs in the U.S.)
“In today’s difficult economic climate, prospective students want assurance that the degrees they pursue will have value in the marketplace.” said Louis E. Lataif, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean, Boston University School of Management.
“95% of our 2008 MBA class had job offers within three months of graduation and received salary offers nearly 10% higher than the national average. Once recruiters hire one of our students, they inevitably return for more.” - Catherine Ahlgren, Dean of Career Services, Boston University School of Management
The School’s Value for Money Rank increased 13%, while its Alumni Salary rank improved more than 7%. According to Dean Lataif, “The School’s distinctive business education program continues to attract top students. Our faculty’s unique approach to fusing the art, science, and technology of business is designed to prepare builders and leaders, not simply managers. It has caught the attention of an ever-expanding number of recruiters seeking out our graduates.”
“Twenty years ago almost all MBA programs were the same,” said Hayden Estrada, assistant dean of Graduate Admission. “They had the same courses, very similar electives. In 2009, many schools have defined themselves based on their own vision of the future. We’ve seen increasing interest in our signature MS•MBA as well as our specialties in the social impact, healthcare, and entrepreneurship sectors.”
More information about The Financial Times’ 2009 Business School Rankings
