We have provided students interested in Top Indian business schools with the Top 25 Indian Business Schools. However, some of the readers have repeatedly requested us to publish a list of top Business Schools globally.
While we compile that list for you, we have put together a list of top B-Schools in America. Many of the Indian students are interested in going to U.S.A to do their MBA programme. This top list will definitely help those people.
So here are the Top Business Schools in America
No. 1: University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
2006 Rank: 1
Tuition and Fees: $97,165
Applicants Accepted: 22%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 78.0/105.0
In Brief: This year’s No. 1 has it all: ambitious students, academic rigor, and top-notch faculty
No. 2: Harvard Business School
Boston
2006 Rank: 4
Tuition and Fees: $101,660
Applicants Accepted: 12%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 77.0/121.0
In Brief: A century old, Harvard’s case-based curriculum continues to set the standard.
No. 3: Northwestern University
Kellogg Graduate School of Management
Evanston, Ill.
2006 Rank: 3
Tuition and Fees: $93,918
Applicants Accepted: 20%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 75.0/110.0
In Brief: Kellogg’s distinct culture of collaboration and competition sets it apart.
No. 4: University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School
Philadelphia
2006 Rank: 2
Tuition and Fees: $100,860
Applicants Accepted: 18%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 80.0/120.0
In Brief: Highly competitive program features flexible curriculum, diverse student body.
No. 5: University of Michigan
Ross School of Business
Ann Arbor, Mich.
2006 Rank: 5
Tuition and Fees: $90,879
Applicants Accepted: 20%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 63.5/105.0
In Brief: School spirit runs high at Ross, where students are highly sought after by recruiters.
No. 6: Stanford University
Graduate School of Business
Palo Alto, Calif.
2006 Rank: 6
Tuition and Fees: $97,842
Applicants Accepted: 8%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 75.0/125.0
In Brief: Small classes and sense of community in the heart of Silicon Valley are hard to beat.
No. 7: Columbia Business School
New York
2006 Rank: 10
Tuition and Fees: $94,104
Applicants Accepted: 15%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 75.0/110.0
In Brief: Finance focus and access to Wall Street are pluses—or used to be before the investment banking industry collapsed.
No. 8: Duke University
Fuqua School of Business
Durham, N.C.
2006 Rank: 9
Tuition and Fees: $95,000
Applicants Accepted: 30%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 65.0/100.0
In Brief: Passionate teachers and competitive, collaborative learning environment all get high marks.
No. 9: MIT
Sloan School of Management
Cambridge, Mass.
2006 Rank: 7
Tuition and Fees: $93,568
Applicants Accepted: 15%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 70.0/116.0
In Brief: Quantitative skills and entrepreneurship are this program’s strong suits.
No. 10: University of California-Berkeley
Haas School of Business
Berkeley, Calif.
2006 Rank: 8
Tuition and Fees: $84,055
Applicants Accepted: 12%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 78.0/110.0
In Brief: Small size, diverse class, and attentive faculty are pluses. Access to Silicon Valley doesn’t hurt either.
No. 11: Cornell University
Johnson Graduate School of Management
Ithaca, N.Y.
2006 Rank: 13
Tuition and Fees: $93,000
Applicants Accepted: 19%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 68.0/96.5
In Brief: Challenging program with strong alumni network, but location is a drawback for some.
No. 12: Dartmouth College
Tuck School of Business
Hanover, N.H.
2006 Rank: 11
Tuition and Fees: $91,905
Applicants Accepted: 16%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 65.0/115.0
In Brief: Close-knit community, accessible faculty, and rural locale make Tuck special.
No. 13: New York University
Stern School of Business
New York
2006 Rank: 14
Tuition and Fees: $89,184
Applicants Accepted: 15%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 65.0/95.0
In Brief: Top finance faculty, NYC locale perfect for I-banking, less so consulting.
No. 14 UCLA
Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles
2006 Rank: 12
Tuition and Fees: $77,126
Applicants Accepted: 20%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 65.0/100.0
In Brief: Wins cheers for entrepreneurship, finance, and entertainment, but jeers from some for subpar recruiting.
No. 15: Indiana University
Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, Ind.
2006 Rank: 18
Tuition and Fees: $76,440
Applicants Accepted: 34%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 44.0/92.0
In Brief: Passionate and approachable profs, but Bloomington isn’t the most exciting locale.
No. 16: University of Virginia
Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, Va.
2006 Rank: 15
Tuition and Fees: $94,000
Applicants Accepted: 25%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 63.0/100.0
In Brief: Darden’s program, which relies heavily on the case method, is rigorous and effective.
No. 17: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Kenan-Flagler Business School
Chapel Hill, N.C.
2006 Rank: 17
Tuition and Fees: $81,401
Applicants Accepted: 34%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 60.0/95.0
In Brief: Highly qualified faculty, small class size, and collaborative approach to learning are hallmarks of this program.
No. 18: Southern Methodist University
Cox School of Business
Dallas
2006 Rank: NA
Tuition and Fees: $81,384
Applicants Accepted: 36%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 50.0/90.0
In Brief: Small size and lots of faculty attention are appreciated, but lack of big national recruiters rankles some.
No. 19: Carnegie Mellon University
Tepper School of Business
Pittsburgh
2006 Rank: 16
Tuition and Fees: $93,844
Applicants Accepted: 27%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 58.0/102.0
In Brief: Analytical focus, intensity, and small classes are hallmarks of this program. Collaboration isn’t.
No. 20: University of Notre Dame
Mendoza College of Business
Notre Dame, Ind.
2006 Rank: 26
Tuition and Fees: $77,340
Applicants Accepted: 34%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 49.0/93.5
In Brief: Alumni base is spirited and loyal, and often helps students secure interviews and job offers.
No. 21: University of Texas-Austin
McCombs School of Business
Austin, Tex.
2006 Rank: 20
Tuition and Fees: $81,400
Applicants Accepted: 27%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 65.0/95.0
In Brief: Finance wins high marks, but operations needs improvement. In-state tuition for entire program is less than $50K.
No. 22: Brigham Young University
Marriott School of Management
Provo, Utah
2006 Rank: NA
Tuition and Fees: $37,010
Applicants Accepted: 56%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 50.0/90.0
In Brief: Focus on ethics, values, and leadership permeates the program, which draws top recruiters. It’s a bargain, too.
No. 23: Emory University
Goizueta Business School
Atlanta
2006 Rank: 23
Tuition and Fees: $82,856
Applicants Accepted: 29%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 57.0/95.0
In Brief: Everyone knows everyone and professors are accessible. Career services and alumni could be more helpful.
No. 24: Yale University
School of Management
New Haven, Conn.
2006 Rank: 19
Tuition and Fees: $93,098
Applicants Accepted: 14%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 55.0/97.0
In Brief: New curriculum is a hit, and a new building is on the way. Small classes and opportunities to travel are pluses.
No. 25 University of Southern California
Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles
2006 Rank: 21
Tuition and Fees: $88,800
Applicants Accepted: 23%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 60.0/95.0
In Brief: Alumni network is legendary, but job opportunities outside of Los Angeles are limited.
No. 26: University of Maryland
Smith School of Business
College Park, Md.
2006 Rank: 25
Tuition and Fees: $82,435
Applicants Accepted: 28%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 53.0/91.0
In Brief: Marketing and finance students give program high marks. Fewer complaints about career services than in 2006.
No. 27 University of Washington
Foster School of Business
Seattle
2006 Rank: NA
Tuition and Fees: $64,902
Applicants Accepted: 30%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 50.0/85.0
In Brief: Hard-working career center gets raves, but job opportunities beyond the Northwest are limited.
No. 28 Washington University
Olin School of Business
St. Louis
2006 Rank: 27
Tuition and Fees: $82,672
Applicants Accepted: 34%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 50.0/90.0
In Brief: Students like the small classes and attentive faculty, but career services has few fans.
No. 29: Georgia Institute of Technology
College of Management
Atlanta
2006 Rank: NA
Tuition and Fees: $64,152
Applicants Accepted: 29%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 55.0/95.0
In Brief: Consulting and operations are low-cost program’s strong suits, and Atlanta location helps with recruiting.
No. 30: Vanderbilt University
Owen Graduate School of Management
Nashville, Tenn.
2006 Rank: 30
Tuition and Fees: $90,586
Applicants Accepted: 36%
Pre-MBA/Post-MBA Pay in $ Thousands: 57.0/91.0
In Brief: Top-notch finance faculty, but Nashville locale hurts on-campus recruiting, and small alumni base limits job search.
Bases on survey done by Business Week
Comments
You have mentioned only some universities of U.S.A. Kindly inform aout The Internaitonal University, Independence City, Missouri, because I am an M.B.A. from that university. Kindly inform me the URL of its official web site. Thanks.
Dubey
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