Actually that's pretty good in this ranking. But I'm really confused. I thought Alabama had the business people and we were just a bunch of farmers. Hmmmmmm......
1:37 PM, October 28, 2010
AUBURN - In its latest survey of global
Executive MBA, or EMBA, programs, the Financial Times has ranked
Auburn's program 35th in the nation and 75th in the world.
This is the second consecutive year the Auburn University College of
Business has appeared in the ranking, which is in its 10th year. In
2009, the Auburn EMBA was ranked 40th among U.S.-based programs and 84th
globally. From the Southeastern Conference, only three other schools,
Vanderbilt University, the University of Georgia and the University of
Tennessee, made it into the rankings.
The ranking is compiled from surveys of
EMBA alumni three years post-graduation and from information provided by
the business school. The survey evaluated 16 criteria in three areas
including alumni career progression; school diversity and international
reach; and idea generation and research productivity of the faculty.
Dean Bill Hardgrave credited the ranking to the faculty and staff who
have worked to build Auburn's program over the past decade and to the
quality students the program attracts and produces.
"To be recognized internationally by such a prestigious publication
validates our commitment to innovative, yet practical, education
ultimately leading to student success, said Hardgrave."
"The Auburn EMBA is a gateway to career progression and salary
growth, as evidenced by the Financial Times ranking," said Dan Gropper,
associate dean of MBA programs. "I am pleased that our alumni credit the
program for the post-graduate opportunities afforded to them. Such
recognition further enhances the reputation of the entire university."
The Auburn EMBA is a 21-month program that combines on-campus
residency weeks with distance education and an international study
experience. Participants must have a minimum of eight years of
progressively responsible work experience. For more information, go to http://emba.business.auburn.edu.
(Contributed by Dina Kanellos Roberts.)
Contact: Dina Kanellos Roberts, (334) 844-2203 (kaneldi@auburn.edu)
Mike Clardy, (334) 844-9999 (clardch@auburn.edu)