For the fifth consecutive year, Minnesota State University, Mankato’s MBA program is listed as one of the nation’s best in The Princeton Review’s 2011 business school guidebook.
The New York-based education services company – known for its rankings based on student surveys – includes Minnesota State Mankato’s MBA program in its latest “Best 300 Business Schools” book, released today and compiled from surveys of 19,000 students attending the 300 schools, and from school-reported data.
“We chose the 300 business schools in this book based on our high opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data,” said Robert Franek, Princeton Review senior vice president for publishing. “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 book includes two-page profiles of the schools with information about their academics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for academics, selectivity and career placement.
Minnesota State Mankato’s program “Is unique in that classes are offered at night and in eight-week modules,” the profile says. “Students love” the flexibility, the book adds, stating that the arrangement “works out very nicely for those working full time and trying to go to school.”
MBA students take one or two classes per module, and those who take the maximum number of classes can complete the program in two years. Students also may take classes at a Twin Cities satellite site, 7700 France in Edina.
Students said the Minnesota State Mankato MBA program offers “a great atmosphere and small classes, along with a wealth of resources and technology and outstanding faculty.”
“Our MBA provides real-world opportunities for students, allowing them to apply their knowledge to specific business situations,” said Kevin Elliott, director of Minnesota State Mankato’s MBA program. “And it features an executive seminar, to let students learn from and interact with top executives.”
The book does not rank schools academically or hierarchically, or name one best overall business school. It has 11 ranking lists of the top 10 business schools in various categories. Minnesota State Mankato is one of 66 schools that appear on one or more of the ranking lists, at http://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings.aspx.
The book also has advice on applying to business schools and funding degrees. The company – known own for its guides to colleges and standardized tests – is not affiliated with Princeton University and is not a magazine.
Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive, doctoral university with 15,393 students, is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system.
(EDITORS NOTE: Media contact for Princeton Review Books is Jeanne Krier, (212) 539-1350)
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