NEWARK, NJ - Rutgers Business School ranked highly in the Financial Times' global ranking of Executive M.B.A. (E.M.B.A.) programs, published this month.

The average alumni salary three years after graduation places Rutgers Business School at #2 in the nation among E.M.B.A. programs offered by U.S. public universities. Rutgers Business School alumni reported a staggering 84% increase in salary since graduation.

Out of 90 E.M.B.A. programs which the Financial Times named as the best worldwide, Rutgers Business School is ranked at #27 in the world, placing it in the company of programs such as those offered by Cornell University (#25), NYU Stern (#21), Georgetown University (#35), and Thunderbird (#37).

Remarked Dr. Michael R. Cooper, Dean of Rutgers Business School, "This recognition is truly rewarding because it reflects the exceptional asset base here at Rutgers Business School from our top-notch faculty members, whose research and teaching have contributed to this ranking, to our students' enormous success in the workforce."

About Rutgers Business Schools Executive M.B.A. program

Rutgers Business Schools acclaimed Executive M.B.A. (E.M.B.A.) 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 E.M.B.A. 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 tight network of bright 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 E.M.B.A. 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 in Basking Ridge and a nine-day summer seminar in China.

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Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick

Founded in 1929, Rutgers Business SchoolNewark and New Brunswick (RBS) offers extensive undergraduate and graduate business programs on the Newark and New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report, BusinessWeek and The Wall Street Journal. Alumni of Rutgers Business School include CEOs and CFOs of leading corporations in the United States and abroad. The school is home to numerous outreach and academic research centers, including the Blanche and Irwin Lerner Center for Pharmaceutical Management Studies, the Prudential Business Ethics Center, and the Rutgers Center for Supply Chain Management, among others. For additional information, visit rbs.