Rutgers EMBA alumni ranked number two globally for career progress gains
NEWARK, NJ – For the second consecutive year, Rutgers Business School is ranked highly in the Financial Times' global ranking of the world’s best Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, published today.Rutgers Business School is ranked number two worldwide in the category of Career Progress, which is calculated according to changes in the level of seniority and the size of the company alumni are working in now versus before receiving their EMBA degree.
Among EMBA programs offered by U.S. public universities, Rutgers Business School weighs in at number three.
Out of 96 EMBA programs which the Financial Times named as the best worldwide, Rutgers Business School is ranked at #37 in the world, placing it in the company of programs such as those offered by Cornell University (#33) and Georgetown University (#35).
Referencing a recently published Wall Street Journal Executive MBA ranking, Rutgers Business School Dean Dr. Michael R. Cooper remarked, "This is the second time this month that a major media outlet has recognized Rutgers as a top business school.” He continued, “The Financial Times ranking is truly rewarding because it once again recognizes the enormous success of our alumni in the workforce—which is a reflection of the exceptional quality of our faculty, the strength of our corporate partnerships, and ultimately the real-world relevancy of what our students are gaining here at Rutgers Business School: cutting-edge, multidisciplinary, global business skills and knowledge demanded by world-leading companies.”
Said Rutgers Business School Executive MBA program director Professor Farrokh K. Langdana, who is also a distinguished macroeconomist, “The Rutgers EMBA program's high rankings stem from three sources: one, the relentless adherence to Rutgers Business School’s mission to rapidly change the content of our courses as the world changes, and our commitment to placing only superstar professors in the classroom; two, to enrollment of an exceptionally motivated and diverse body of Executive MBA students; and three, the presence of a dedicated staff that understands the pressures that the EMBAs are under and attends to all the administrative details.”
About Rutgers Business School’s Executive MBA program
Rutgers Business School’s acclaimed Executive MBA (EMBA) program is designed for the highly motivated professional who has aspirations for accelerated career growth and at least 10 years of work experience.
The program is distinguished by a rich curriculum that is continuously updated based on input from industry executives, to meet the demands of a constantly evolving business environment. Rutgers EMBA students learn from top-notch professors who provide the cutting-edge theoretical tools, practical insights, and vital hands-on skills that enable graduates of the program to achieve enormous success in the workforce.
The programs features globally recognized areas of specialization, a close network of professionals, and a convenient location in a global business epicenter, amid a high concentration of corporate headquarters and just minutes from New York City. Students earn their EMBA degrees in just four semesters, while continuing to work full-time. Classes are held in Newark, New Jersey on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, plus a week-in-residence at a Basking Ridge, New Jersey executive conference center at the start of each semester, and a nine-day summer seminar in China.
For additional information, visit www.business.rutgers.edu/emba or call 973-353-5015.
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About Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick:
Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick is an integral part of one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most distinguished institutions of higher learning: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Founded in 1929, Rutgers Business School has been accredited since 1941 by AACSB International–the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — a distinction that represents the hallmark of excellence in management education. With a focus on delivering the combination of business, science, and technology skills demanded by today’s leading corporations, today, Rutgers Business School is educating more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students at two main campuses in New Jersey as well as six satellite locations in New Jersey, China, and Singapore. Steeped in academic excellence, with a distinguished faculty and a corps of over 27,000 successful alumni, it is recognized as one of the top three business schools in the greater New York metropolitan area; is ranked #6 nationwide for “Most Competitive Students” by The Princeton Review; and is part of the campus that is ranked #1 in diversity nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, for 12 straight years. For additional information, visit www.business.rutgers.edu.
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