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The GMU MS in Data Analytics Engineering program at George Mason University is a multi-disciplinary degree that, depending on your concentration, assumes certain core competencies (in computer science, probability, and statistics, and at various levels, depending on the concentration). Like any graduate degree, prior preparation is key.Note: now offered online. Data Analytics Engineering Masters (MS) Online | MasonWhich concentration should you pick? Well, you need to read the catalog carefully about the prereqs. Balance your desires with your background. Some prerequisites are just recommended, others are “enforced by PatriotWeb”: with the latter, it's very tough to get into those classes unless you have done that prereq.Data Analytics Engineering, MS (volgenau website)Data Analytics Engineering, MS(catalog)Both the students and faculty/program heads are very proactive about job opportunities, internships, and networking opportunities. There is a student-led organization called the Society of Data Analytics Engineers, which is now a Registered Student Organization with faculty advisors. It's been a really cool bonus to the program—I’ve met great people doing the work of data science/analytics in the industry in the DC/Northern Virginia region.#############FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS##################AIT 580 (required for MS). I recently took AIT 580, one of the required introductory classes, and it was great. Our professor had a lot of contacts in the D.C. area (business leaders, government contractors, etc) so we were able to hear first-hand what is really going on in the analytics community right now. Also our project took us through the business side of analytics, cloud computing, and the creative/art aspect of data science. We had to build a pretty cool final project too, which required some skills in building a prototype for an app that did analytics. Note: this idea of building a prototype that does analytics on a dataset (RShiny, PowerBI, Tableau, even Excel VBA shows up in SYST 542 as well).STAT 554 Applied Statistics (either STAT 515 or 554 is required for MS). This class teaches normality assumptions, p-values, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, ANOVA (one and two way), single and multiple regression and non-parametric models, and an emphasis on type I and II errors /rejection regions. Also, the homework for STAT 554 is a combination of handwritten and SAS language. ##NOTE: I think GMU originally made STAT 554 or STAT 515 the requirment, but now I think the rule changed. Check with advisor to see if only statistics concentrations are allowed to take STAT 554.##OR 531 Analytics & Decision Analysis (required for MS)—This class was sort of the prequel to OR 604. It got you used to solving optimization problems in Excel solver as well as a big giant overview of the mathematical background of OR problems in general. It would help to do some YouTube video practice with Excel and linear programming.CS 504 Data Management & Mining (either CS 584 or CS 504 required) This is a great class with tough homework assignments that are very conceptual (data modeling) and use SQL, mongodb, and data mining software. Very good content and challenging material, recommend you take this toward the beginning of your degree program, assuming some preparation beforehand. ##NOTE: know and understand Ubuntu linux distro/command line##DAEN 690 Capstone Project (required for MS) team-oriented semester, conducting group projects on very interesting datasets. Follows agile/sprint methodology.#########PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS CONCENTRATION#############OR 604 Practical Optimization (required for PRAN concentration). Or what I call the Python/Gurobi beast. This was legitimately a tough class—Python web scraping, sqlite3, Gurobi optimizer.OR 568 Applied Predictive Analytics (required for PRAN concentration). This is about modeling in R, using R/RStudio. The content is mostly based off professor’s own lecture material and Intro to Statistical Learning by Tibshirani, Hastie, et al. Some other teachers use Applied Predictive Modeling by Max Kuhn.SYST 573 Decision & Risk Analysis (required for PRAN concentration). This class is based primarily on three widely-regarded decision theory books: Strategic Decision Making with Spreadhseets by Kirkwood, Value-Focused Thinking by Ralph Keeney, and the supplementary text Making Hard Decisions by Robert T. Clemen. The content is enormously practical. Note: This class is also required for the M.S. Operations Research -Decision Analysis concentration.SYST 542 Decision Support Systems (required for PRAN concentration). This class covers the basics of DSS, probability and Bayes Nets, and case studies of DSS. There are weekly readings, homework, and a final project where your team comes up with a DSS. The concepts apply to a broad range of engineering topics—data analytics definitely included.SYST 508 Complex Systems Engineering Mgmt (elective for concentration). It was actually very useful, since I don’t have much of a systems engineering background—it was all about systems, particularly thinking about stakeholders and requirements management in mega-systems.Self-Paced Progression of Data Science and Study AidsPhase 0 - BasicsProgramming in Python 3 - zyBooksProbability Lessons by ActuarialPath - YouTubeEssence of linear algebra - YouTubeCSC 226-001 Video Lectures - Free Podcast by North Carolina State University on Apple Podcasts (note: i cannot possibly give enough praise for this whole lecture series. This is a highly user-friendly version of Math for Computer Scientists)MA321 Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel - YouTubeLinux Sysadmin Basics -- Course IntroductionPhase 1 - Git, Statistics BasicsHow to Use Version Control in Git & GitHub | UdacityR statistics - YouTubeIntro to Descriptive Statistics | UdacityInferential Statistics: Learn Statistical Analysis | UdacityPhase 2 - Python cont’d, Pandas, Data Analysis & Web Scraping, noSQL/SQLIntro to Data Science Online Course | UdacityPython for Everybody - University of Michigan | CourseraMongoDB Tutorial for Beginners - 1 - Installing MongoMySQL Video TutorialREMitchell/python-scrapingPhase 3 - Data Mining & Machine LearningA Tour of Machine Learning Algorithms (for quick overview and self-guided pdf tutorials)In-depth introduction to machine learning in 15 hours of expert videos - note: this is the companion course to the book I highly recommend you purchase and keep for personal reference: Introduction to Statistical LearningPhase 3.5: Artificial Intelligence10-803: Markov Logic NetworksProbabilistic Graphical ModelsBerkeley AI MaterialsPhase 4 - Big Data & Distributed Systems & CloudApache Spark Tutorial - YouTubeCS246 | HomeDistributed File Systems | Stanford UniversityData Engineering on Google Cloud Platform | CourseraData Science at Scale | CourseraPersonal Observations/Recommendations (hard-earned lessons).Know the probability/stats stuff - don’t put that off. You need to know it.Learn data cleaning / csv file manipulation in Python and/or RLearn different use cases for data scienceRead and re-read ISLR (mentioned above in phase 3) by Hastie, Tibshirani.CertificationCertified Analytics Professional (CAP®) -- Associate CAPData Engineer Certification | Google Cloud Platform

I cannot answer this from a personal perspective - meaning I've never unwittingly gotten anyone involved in a Ponzi Scheme.That doesn't make me a brilliant financier - though I know I'm pretty damn good. Some of the most sophisticated and wealthiest people in the world - including hedge fund managers, asset management firms…the EXPERTS - poured billions into Bernie Madoff's infamous Ponzi Scheme structured as an alternative investment fund. I can tell you that I know personally family members that still haven't spoken since that implosion rocked Wall Street. That'd obviously an outlier example - most Ponzi Schemes are geographically local in nature and prey on communities - minorities or ethnic neighborhoods in major cities….or tightly knit Southern cities in my example. And frankly outside of marketing materials and an office they lack sophisticated structuring. They're pretty straightforward…they prey on relationships, not a Ponzi Scheme salesman's ability to close sophisticated financial deals (indeed that often scares off the targets of these insidious Ponzi Schemes).Quick caveat: I'm not a regulator; I don't have any exact statistical information on Ponzi Scheme; I've never been intimately involved in or hurt by one in any manner. But I do have a unique answer I think addresses your question.When I was just out of college, I worked for a bit at my family's business concern at the time - Jensen Foods, Inc., a North Carolina based franchisee operating ten Hardee's quick service restaurants in the Outer Banks area of North Carolina (based in New Bern, NC).I was overseeing multiple units and I operate on one speed - full throttle. I plunged in, and part of the job was talking to your customers. This was the South - so talking to customers is a much more involved process than say, Manhattan or Los Angeles. Incredibly nice people that LOVE to talk. And they tend to trust those they have known for a long time.I watched a well-known popular local man, about 50-years old, begin to have meetings in my restaurants with many area locals he knew. I could see he was feverntly espousing an investment opportunity of some type - I didn't honestly have any interest in whatever it was at first. That may sound odd coming from a newly graduated finance major with an MBA who has been trading stocks since his 13th birthday - I put myself through college Day Trading before that was a term. It's not that I'm some Brilliant Mind type genius - it's a passion and trust me, it's hard damn work.I didn't have a bit of interest because In my arrogance I assumed that whatever the hell this local southern guy who had recently quit his position as the manager of a Pizza Inn in New Bern to become an investment salesman was selling was rubbish. Not illegal rubbish…just rubbish.But I got friendly with the guy over about nine months. We never had dinner or a drink together. But he was a constant presence in my four units, and I noticed he had quickly traded an old Chevrolet Cavalier in for a brand new Cadillac. He began dressing better - sports coats aren't common in New Bern. He told me in passing about six months after he started whatever the hell he was doing he was building a rather expensive home in one of New Bern's nicest golf communities.I finally bit after 8–9 months of watching this all develop. I sat down with him and explained my background, my family's businesses over the years, my MBA degree and my master's thesis that focused on Financial Engineering, the fact through a family connection I had passed several FINRA exams including the Series 7. I didn't wait long for a reaction- he immediately was extremely excited.He couldn't WAIT to show me an investment opportunity that, with my knowledge, he was positive that I would see immediately it was something extraordinarily special. And I sat with him in a Hardee's for two hours as he went through his pitch - which after 5 minutes I knew was off, and by 15–20 minutes could clearly see that he was feverntly espousing and selling to all his friends and family what was clearly a Ponzi Scheme.After we finished up he asked me if we could perhaps meet at the clubhouse at the country club we both belonged to. He was very much anxious to hear my thoughts, and I could see he was angling to get me onboard.It was an odd moment. I will be very honest - I didn't want to hear anymore about this shady investment scheme that was clearly illegal. I knew damn well he and his family were respected around New Bern. He was trusted - a churchgoing family man. And nine months ago he was making $45,000 a year running a Pizza Inn. Now, he was making $350,000 plus (my estimate) selling what was a slickly marketed but pretty straightforward Ponzi Scheme structured around local real estate development loans (New Bern was growing fairly rapidly as a retirement community).It was a common variation of the "short term construction loans with GUARENTEED 18% returns over a 24-month period" type deal. Of course there was no project financing going on; the head man was an investment advisor gone rogue I would later read with the rest of the city who lived in Raleigh, NC.While obvious to me, I don't want to give the impression that the people of New Bern are not intelligent or poorly educated. Indeed, the simple tobacco farm families and friends he pitched from inland didn't put money in - but New Bern's two prominent independent stock brokers both invested.This was a pitch based on trust - not financials and details. That's the culture there. And I will tell you this man was as high as he had ever been in his life. He felt so blessed this opportunity had come to him. He believed that this was something kind of devine intervention.After all…he was not only ripping big commissions….he himself was reinvesting his cash commissions into the bloody scheme. This wasn't a man bent on hurting a soul. He too was a believer!So what the hell do I want to get involved in this for? Yes, I understand that legally I was somewhat required to report this to the SEC and state authorities. Ethically…I did feel bad for these extraordinarily nice folks being taken in by this fraud. But I also knew it was going to be ano enormous scandal in this town of 40,000. Honestly I didn't want to do anything…but I did.I decided to meet him later at the clubhouse for cocktails, and I decided to just get to the point fast. "You're actually selling a fraudulent non-existent investment - and based on the amount of money you say you have solicited, you're in some deep s**t legally."Of course at first he was extremely offended and angry. He made a scene, and I'm not exactly a guy that avoids conflict. I told him in language that wasn't usually shouted around the clubhouse why he needed to either listen or walk away…that I was doing him a damn favor here. I did finally get him to sit down and let me tell him about this fraudulent investment scheme - and that perhaps I could recommend some options he had from a legal perspective that could save him jail time - cut a deal and squeal.It was tough going…he was simmering, then furious with me again…then loudly crying…then angrily questioning me about my knowledge or perhaps my motivations. Was I blowing him out and taking his place? He was very unsophisticated financially speaking and perhaps had some emotional control issues I thought at the time. Who knows…when your life collapses around you, mania is likely common one would think.I told him to contact a lawyer. I actually knew the lawyer he said he would use locally, he was extremely sharp. I pattern him on the back, threw back my last martini and thought that's that. I'm out.Bottom line - his investors were family and lifetime friends and other close relationships and they were as far as I know all decimated. It was the small town's BIG NEWS. And many - including his wife - were convinced he knew he was selling something that was fraudulent.I have two friends in New Bern I still see and chat with once in a while. This man, who sold over $2.8 million in what was of course this worthless investment fraud, sought redemption for about two years - and then he ended his own life.Life savings were wiped out…homes and businesses lost. It was a Madoff size scandal in New Bern - but worse in many ways. This was a friend…I believe over a dozen sales were to his family. They were hurt, angry, broke and furious that their friend - who was indeed "trained-up" and sounded confident, smooth, and would proclaim his expertise in these loan investments that he didn't really have (I personally think he truly thought he did - the head of the Ponzi Scheme held a fake education training deal and even gave out fake certifications to his sales team leaders so they could be assured that they were in compliance with the law and were selling something absolutely legal….and SPECIAL. Obviously I don't know for certain).I did not report the man, and was only asked some perfunctory questions by a stare regulator about what I knew. I didn't know much at all for nine months - and then when I did I told him to retain counsel and cut an immunity deal and turn in the head man in Raleigh ASAP. The regulator took a couple notes, left, and I never officially was contacted about that whole odd deal ever again. I think I did the right thing…maybe I should have sniffed sooner but I'm not a securities regulator…I was running Hardee's restaurants. Wasn't my business, I told myself.So in my rather odd unique experience, I sadly gotta say it was a scar that still hasn't healed I'm told. He took his own life - alone and living in shame. And the anger - in many cases the hatred - was VISCERAL. You could feel it when they spoke about it (which is ALL they did in my Hardee's for the final three months I was there…UGLY times UGLY).In my mind the most tragic part and paradoxically the most infuriating part was that he believed himself fervently and without question. It's sad he bought that crap…but in my mind it's egregious he didn't look into it further than he did - which is to say he didn't look into it at all. While the guy wasn't a member of Mesa, he also wasn't an unintelligent man either. That in my mind makes him culpable….who just sells these investments with outlandish guaranteed returns without thinking, hmm…maybe I should ask a few people that might know more about these things. His 401k at Pizza Inn was getting 8% annually - you'd think he'd look into guaranteed 18% returns before selling them to everyone he knew? I don't know…I didn't look into much about the top man. I know he raked in $39 million in 16 months in 1996 in North Carolina and I believe a small amount from several other nearby states via family and friend referrals.I do know that the he had slick sales materials and a gift for training people to sell that fraudulent investment product. That's all it really took.In my opinion, the guy deserved the anger and social outcasting and much more. Did he deserve to die? Of course not - but that was his decision. He could have done what most white collar criminals do - head down to Florida or out to Orange County, and start over again. Humor aside, he could have left that state and started a new life. So no one killed him. His guilt and I think his shock at just how much animosity he endured led him to hang himself.I'm not sure if this directly answers your question, but I believe so - in my admittedly unique experience here, there was zero redemption to be found. And if you briefly look into some smaller local Ponzi Schemes that blow up you'll find its that personal trust used so egregiously is the unforgivable part. That because of that implicit guarantee of trust led the victim to lose their hard-earned savings was simply too much to allow for forgiveness.Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any. I have used New Bern, NC as the city - it was a city nearby and even extremely similar. I don't want to reveal names or that exact city - it's I understand still an ugly scar that is painful 22 years later.Note: I apologize for any odd grammatical errors here, I tapped this out utilizing a new keyboard application and it's learning my typing. I will be site to review later this evening and correct any that may have occurred.

Q. What are some good undergraduate business schools that give a lot of money to international students?A. Matching the list for colleges with generous financial aid for international students with the list of 50 best undergraduate business schools only yielded three institutions: MIT, U Penn and USC. Many are state schools and do not provide aid for international students. The schools most generous tend to be Liberal Arts Colleges and many do not have the top tier undergraduate business programs.Schools with Generous Financial Aid for International StudentsWorld Education ServicesAre you an international student looking to study in the U.S. – and do you need financial aid?We’ve done the work for you. Listed below are schools that offer generous aid to international students.Full-tuition Merit ScholarshipsCarleton College – Northfield, MinnesotaRice University – Houston, TexasUniversity of Miami – Coral Gables, FloridaWashington and Lee University – Lexington, VirginiaNeed-blind Schools (meeting 100 percent of demonstrated need)These schools don’t consider your ability to pay as a factor in your admissions decision. Once you are accepted, they will cover your full need, whether that's a partial scholarship or full tuition.Harvard University – Cambridge, MassachusettsYale University – New Haven, ConnecticutPrinceton University – Princeton, New JerseyMassachusetts Institute of Technology – Cambridge, MassachusettsDartmouth College – Hanover, New HampshireAmherst College – Northampton, MassachusettsOther SchoolsMost of these schools will take your ability to pay into account in the admissions process, but once accepted, these schools generally offer highly qualified applicants generous aid packages ranging from partial to full scholarship grants.Hopefully this list provides you with a good place to start in your college search. Good luck!- See more at: Schools with Generous Financial Aid for International Students50 Best Undergraduate Business Schools for 2016-2017When considering a business school, accreditation, academic rigor, and affordability are crucial factors. Our undergraduate business school rankings for the top business schools are based on a few important sources. The first source is actual college freshman polled during a nationwide survey published by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA. These students rated academic reputation, financial aid offerings, overall cost of school, and the survey also took into account graduate success rates on the post-college job market. These factors were weighed equally alongside data from other publicly available sources, including U.S. News & World Report, the National Center for Education Statistics, and PayScale.com.1 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY [Need blind]COLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 100AVERAGE TUITION: $48,452.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology is home to the Sloan School, which is one of the top undergraduate business schools in America. It continues to be the leader in business education and has only grown in reputation as it has evolved its curriculum. The institute is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The business school is further independently accredited by the AACSB.Sloan offers three degrees in its Course 15 series. The majors include Management, Business Analytics, and Finance. Students can also create their own concentrations and specializations to complement their degree, ensuring the get the right education for the career of their dreams.Getting a degree from MIT is an accomplishment in and of itself, so it’s no surprise that students demand the very best from the school. To this end, Sloan has chosen to keep class sizes small, introduce new majors and expand on existing ones, and adopt an experiential-based learning method. All of these improvements are the reason why MIT is at the top of this list.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Business AnalyticsFinanceManagementManagement Science2 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 97.98AVERAGE TUITION: $13,509.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Haas School of Business is an institution that most people have heard of, especially if they are in business. This school, which is housed at the University of California at Berkeley, is one of the premier schools for undergraduates interested in a business degree. This school is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC.Haas confers an undergraduate degree in business administration. It comes with six concentrations, giving business majors the ability to further specialize in one aspect of business. Elective courses are also available in more advanced topics such as brand management and leadership.One of the most popular concentrations at Haas is the Global Management Concentration. This is, like many other programs on this list, a concentration on international business. Students will be required to spend at least one semester abroad and be proficient in a second language in order to graduate with the distinction. It is a fascinating program for anyone interested in global management.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Organizational BehaviorBusiness CommunicationMarketingAccountingFinance3 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 97.55AVERAGE TUITION: $13,856.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is a fascinating school on this list. The Ross School of Business confers one undergraduate degree for business majors that is in a league of its own and is quickly climbing the business school rankings.Ross offers students the chance to receive the Bachelor of Business Administration through the MERGE curriculum. This is a specialized curriculum developed for and by the Ross faculty. This is a three-year program that prepares students for business and then frees them to follow other interests that tie closely into business and management. It culminates in a capstone project that showcases a student’s skills and knowledge, which can then become part of their resume.The MERGE curriculum is a dynamic and innovative approach to the traditional B.B.A. program. By starting all students off on the same curriculum and then allowing to pursue other interests, the school is setting a foundation for positive leadership and critical thinking and communication skills. It’s no surprise that a reported 96 percent of all students were employed within three months of graduation.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Business Administration4 GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 97.29AVERAGE TUITION: $12,212.00PROGRAM WEBSITEGeorgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, is home to the Scheller College of Business. This school confers an undergraduate degree in business that will satisfy any student’s needs. This institute is regionally accredited by the SACS COC and the business school is independently accredited by the AACSB International.Scheller confers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, which comes with six majors and seven concentrations. The school additionally offers seven certificates that can be earned while a student is finishing their undergraduate studies. This can be a huge help to any business major who is currently looking for work while at school.Studying abroad while at Scheller is simple. Students are given access to business-specific study abroad programs that meet the requirements for their degree. For students who are completing the International Management Certificate, there is even a program that requires 26 weeks in a region of their choice to help them meet the requirements for that certificate.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Operations and Supply Chain ManagementLeading and Managing Human CapitalMarketingInformation Technology ManagementAccounting5 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA [332 students, $14,245,353 total]COLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 92.69AVERAGE TUITION: $51,464.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Pennsylvania’s most famous institution is the Wharton School of Business. It is one of the top business colleges in the country and has a notoriously competitive admissions process. For those that get in, it’s worth it; Wharton is one of the best schools for undergraduate business majors. This school is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. Wharton holds independent accreditation from the AACSB International.Every undergraduate at Wharton will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, but there are several options for concentrations within the degree. In fact, there are currently over 20 concentrations available right now. There’s even an option for creating a new concentration, which is a process that a student will go through with their advisor.The list of concentrations at Wharton is extensive and covers everything from business and economics to real estate and social responsibility. Students should note, however, that some concentrations will require dual concentrations, so be sure to check prior to applying for the degree.Wharton is an Ivy League school and combines small classrooms with large opportunities. This was the first business school created at the collegiate level, and it is still setting the bar for excellence in this regard. From study abroad opportunities to internships to case study competitions, students will have their hands more than full when attending this great school.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Multinational ManagementLegal Studies & Business EthicsBusiness Economics & Public PolicyEnvironmental Policy & ManagementGlobal Analysis6 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINACOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 93.30AVERAGE TUITION: $8,834.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Kenan-Flagler Business School can be found at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This well-regarded business school hosts an assortment of customization options for the undergraduate degree, making it one of the most flexible schools on this list in terms of academic requirements. This school is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.Kenan-Flagler offers students the chance to get an undergraduate degree in business with customizable options in 10 different areas of emphasis. Students can choose up to two emphases, such as Multinational Finance and International Business, as well as a minor, to create a degree that reflects their passions. If a student chooses this path, they will be encouraged to speak with an admissions advisor to ensure they graduate on time.The school is also known for its undergraduate global programs, which is an important part of an undergraduate’s education, especially if a student is interested in international business. There are a variety of programs to choose from, including intensives that last for a week to semester-long programs at one of 18 universities around the world.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Investment ManagementInternational BusinessMarketing ManagementMultinational FinanceOperations7 CORNELL UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 90.32AVERAGE TUITION: $50,953.00PROGRAM WEBSITECornell University houses Cornell Business, the school’s institution for business students. It is here that business majors will find a plethora of majors and concentrations to help them fulfill their business goals. This school is regionally accredited by the MSCHE and the business school is independently accredited by the AACSB.Cornell Business houses three separate schools within it, including the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. This is the school most business majors will find themselves, as it confers the Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management with 11 concentrations. Additionally, the school also offers the Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration through the School of Administration.The Dyson School offers a myriad of concentrations that can’t be found anywhere else. From agribusiness to food industry management and more, this school offers specialized degrees in business that prepare students for a fruitful career in a specialized industry.Cornell is widely known for its diversity among its student body and its faculty, as well as for its small class sizes. But this school is so much more: for business students, the idea of entering into case competitions or incubating their own business ideas can be done right on campus, helping enrich their education while simultaneously giving them something to put on their resume before they even graduate.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Environmental, Energy, and Resource EconomicsInternational Trade and DevelopmentAgribusiness ManagementFood Industry ManagementBusiness Analytics8 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGOCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 91.08AVERAGE TUITION: $14,705.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Rady School of Management at the University of California at San Diego may not be the most diverse business school, but what it lacks in degrees, it more than makes up for in coursework. This school offers business minors to students from across campus to help them supplement their degree with some business expertise. This school is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC.Rady is considered a graduate business school, but it is here where business minors for undergraduates are stored. There are currently three minors available, with the most popular being the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor.The minors are best suited for students who are interested in pursuing a business-related career and need some specialized education on the subject. The minors take 28 credits to complete and have no special requirements other than the required number of credit hours.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Entrepreneurship and InnovationAccountingBusiness9 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUISCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 88.67AVERAGE TUITION: $49,770.00PROGRAM WEBSITEWashington University in St. Louis is home to the Olin Business School. This is a remarkable institution that offers undergraduates a wide range of options when choosing a bachelor’s degree. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The business school is independently accredited by the ACSB International.Olin is always on the top of the undergraduate business school rankings. That’s because this school confers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, one of the most desired degrees by employers. And at this school, it comes with eight majors, a number that is rarely rivaled by any other school.This school believes in having students put into practice what they’ve learned. This includes giving students the opportunity to work on case studies, work in teams through business plan competitions, and even operate their own business on school property. It’s no wonder that students with an eye towards entrepreneurship flock to Olin.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Operations and Supply Chain ManagementEntrepreneurshipEconomics and StrategyLeadership and Strategic ManagementFinance10 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAMECOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 88.98AVERAGE TUITION: $49,685.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Mendoza College of Business is where Notre Dame students go for their business needs. This school confers undergraduate degrees for business students, allowing them to take part in the intimate nature of the institution while still getting valuable real-world experience. This school is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.Mendoza confers seven business majors; the newest addition, Business Analytics, won’t launch until next year, but it’s already getting a lot of attention. Students can also choose to minor in Innovation and Leadership as part of their degree program.This business school takes a holistic and spiritual approach to education. Students spend as much time out of the classroom serving the community and learning through experience as they do in the classroom. This prepares them for the challenges that they will face in the business world. And with small class sizes and an intimate relationship with classmates and professors, no one can be surprised that Notre Dame is in the top five of this ranking.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Management & OrganizationMarketingAccountancyInformation Technology, Analytics, and OperationsManagement11 COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 90.88AVERAGE TUITION: $18,687.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe College of William and Mary is a unique addition to this list. The university is home to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, a well-regarded school that is known for turning out some of the best business leaders in the industry today. This school is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.Mason confers an undergraduate degree in business with five majors, many of which come with their own special emphasis. Students also have the option to pursue a minor. All courses are taught by faculty who have real-world experience in business and who understand how the field works.This business school is known for its stand-alone International Emphasis. This is a program for students who want to view business from an international perspective and requires a study abroad experience in order to complete the requirements. All courses taught abroad will fulfill this requirement, and as such, this emphasis is one of the most popular at the school.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Process Management & ConsultingMarketingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceAccounting12 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 91.24AVERAGE TUITION: $9,806.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Texas at Austin is home to the McCombs School of Business, a leading business education institution. This school offers a strong selection of undergraduate majors that come with specializations and concentrations. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.McCombs is one of the largest schools of its kind in the country, educating more than 6,000 students every year. The school confers four undergraduate degrees, including one for non-business majors, with 10 majors and a selection of concentrations and specializations.McCombs is known for pairing its undergraduate students with case competitions, study abroad opportunities, and internships that fit their interests. In fact, this university is known for job placement stemming from one of these programs, ensuring that the majority of McCombs graduates are employed at graduation.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Texas B.B.A., International BusinessInternational BusinessScience and Technology ManagementSupply Chain ManagementAccounting13 PURDUE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 93.66AVERAGE TUITION: $10,002.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Krannert School of Management can be found at Purdue University in West Lafayette. It is an undergraduate business school that confers a selection of useful business degrees. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. Krannert holds independent accreditation by the AACSB and EQUIS.Krannert is often thought of as one of the top business colleges in the country. Students who are accepted into the school are among the best and the brightest; they are also the most ambitious when it comes to business. For this reason, the school confers eight undergraduate degrees, all of which are in demand from employers.The school is also known for encouraging study abroad for all of its students. With over 100 different programs available, every student will find an international opportunity that fits their needs and their budget.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Industrial ManagementSupply Chain, Information and AnalyticsEconomicsMarketingStrategy and Organizational Management14 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 92.20AVERAGE TUITION: $10,488.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Wisconsin at Madison is well known for its School of Business. This school confers an undergraduate business program that can fit nearly every student’s needs and desires. UW is accredited by the THLC.This School of Business confers the Bachelor of Business Administration with ten different majors. Each degree program is unique and comes with its own set of requirements. Some, like the International Business major, come with a dual-major requirement, while others require internships and other work opportunities.Unlike many other schools, UW does encourage students to dual major within the School of Business. This gives undergraduates the chance to fulfill two majors or concentrations within the same field of study, further specializing their knowledge and adding value to their resume.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Finance, Investment, and BankingInternational BusinessMarketingReal EstateRisk Management and Insurance15 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDACOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 91.91AVERAGE TUITION: $6,389.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Florida might be the only school on this list that houses a School of Business within a College of Business. The Heavener School of Business can be found under the watchful eye of the Warrington College of Business. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.Heavener confers three undergraduate degrees in business, including the BAccy, the B.S.B.A., and the BABA. There are five majors and six concentrations that help a student create the degree that will be most helpful to them.The school is also known for its international case competition, an annual event that takes place in February. This competition sees undergraduate students from all over the world compete in timed case studies for the chance at a prize and perhaps even a job offer from one of the participating companies.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Science in AccountingBachelor of Science in Business Administration, EconomicsBachelor of Arts in Business Administration, General StudiesBachelor of Science in Business Administration, MarketingEntrepreneurship minor16 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 94.21AVERAGE TUITION: $15,698.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has a long tradition of excellence in education and research. This is a research business school that contributes as much to business education as it does teaching about the field. This school is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.UIUC confers seven undergraduate business degrees in everything from Accountancy to Supply Chain Management. The school also has three concentrations within its B.S.M. program that includes Entrepreneurship, General Management, and International Business.This school has a strong focus on experiential learning. Students spend a lot of time learning about business outside of the classroom, such as on study abroad trips or in case competitions. The school is also known for having the world’s largest consultancy firm that is entirely run by students. All of this helps cements a student’s understanding of the business education they have earned and translates it into real-world skills.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Science in AccountancyBachelor of Science in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor of Science in Information Systems and Information TechnologyBachelor of Science in Business Process ManagementBachelor of Science in Finance17 CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 88.43AVERAGE TUITION: $52,040.00PROGRAM WEBSITECarnegie Mellon University is no doubt one of the best-known schools on this list. The Tepper School of Business, however, is perhaps more well known than its parent institution. It is the home to the best business program for undergraduate students. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The business school is further accredited by the AASCB.Tepper confers two degrees to undergraduates. These include the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance. The B.S.B.A. is, however, the most popular, and students can choose to concentrate their studies in one of 10 specializations. A business minor is also available.The school does not require study abroad, but it is strongly encouraged. The faculty believes that this is one of the best ways for students to understand how business works outside of the United States, broadening their horizons. Tepper currently has partnerships with six excellent business institutions all over the world, including Asia and Europe. This is a perfect addition to a business education for international business students.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Graphic Media ManagementInternational BusinessLeadership and Organizational EffectivenessFinanceOperations Management18 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 92.34AVERAGE TUITION: $10,753.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Washington is home to the Foster School of Business. This business school is among the most ranked, both for its undergraduate offerings and its specialties within the degree. This school is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC.Foster confers the Bachelor of Arts in business Administration, the only bachelor’s degree offered at the school. Students have the option to either get a general degree or opt for one of seven specializations, including Marketing and Operations and Supply Chain Management.Undergraduates are also given different opportunities to not only showcase their talent and skills but also attract potential employers. Some of these experiences include consultation opportunities, global and start-up programs, internships, and competitions. While these are not required for graduation, it is strongly encouraged that students experience at least one of these programs.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:EntrepreneurshipHuman ResourcesMarketingManagementAccounting19 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 91.50AVERAGE TUITION: $5,300.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Marriott School of Business is Brigham Young University at Provo’s business school. It confers a variety of bachelor’s degrees in science within the realm of business and management. This school is regionally accredited by the NWCCU.Marriott currently confers five Bachelor of Science degrees, some of which come with their own specialized tracks. These degrees are perfect for students who have specialized interests in fields such as accountancy, finance, and more.There are 10 departments, three centers, two institutes, a host of internships and study abroad programs that are available for students to participate and study in. The sheer number of fields included in the Marriott School is one of the reasons why this private institution is one of the most respected in the Western United States.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Global Supply ChainOrganizational Behavior Human ResourcesEntrepreneurshipRecreation ManagementMinor in Nonprofit Management20 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 91.55AVERAGE TUITION: $10,037.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University is one of the best undergraduate business schools in the country. Conferring degrees in everything from aviation management to real estate, this school is the perfect fit for ambitious students. This school is regionally accredited by THLC.Fisher confers one degree at the undergraduate level: a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While having only one undergraduate degree may not seem like much, students can customize their degree plan with a dozen different specializations and over 100 minors available campus-wide.One of the most interesting things about Fisher is the amount of faculty that are actively involved in research within business education. The school’s instructors even have some programs where students can aid in research, helping them develop new research tools and provide studies for academic journals.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Aviation ManagementReal EstateHuman ResourcesInsuranceLogistics Management21 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 90.67AVERAGE TUITION: $10,181.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Maryland at College Park is best known for the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This school is considered to be one of the premier institutions for business education and has been included in a variety of undergraduate business school rankings. The university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE and the business school holds further accreditation from the AACSB.Smith confers eight undergraduate business degrees, most of which are generalized in a particular field of study. It is also possible for a student to earn a 4+1 BS/MS degree; this program allows students to fast track their undergraduate and graduate education so they finish with two degrees in less than five years.This school is best known for its experiential learning opportunities and intensive academic curriculum. This includes its famous CORE curriculum, which is a requirement for all students.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:International BusinessInformation SystemsOperations Management and Business AnalyticsAccountingFinance22 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINECOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 89.05AVERAGE TUITION: $14,750.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of California at Irvine is home to the Paul Merage School of Business. It confers undergraduate degrees to ambitious business students. This university is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC.Merage confers two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Business Information Management. There are also 10 emphases within the two majors. The school also offers three minors that can be completed by both business and non-business majors alike.While both majors are traditional in terms of curriculum, business majors are encouraged to take on minors and electives from other departments within the university to round out their education. This can be done by speaking with a Merage advisor, who can help students figure out what courses would be best for their employment goals.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Arts in Business AdministrationBachelor of Science in Business Information ManagementAccountingInnovation and EntrepreneurshipManagement23 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 90.42AVERAGE TUITION: $14,066.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Connecticut confers all of its undergraduate business degrees through the School of Business. The school offers majors, minors, and focus areas in the field, allowing students to tailor their business education to their interests. The university is regionally accredited by the NEASC and the business school holds further accreditation from the AACSB International.The UConn School of Business is known for being one of the top undergraduate business schools in the country. It has been conferring bachelor’s degrees in an assortment of fields since 1941. As time has gone on, the school has made it a mission to continue to provide an evolving worldview of business and management.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Science in Management, Concentration in EntrepreneurshipBusiness AdministrationManagement and Engineering for ManufacturingBusiness Data AnalyticsReal Estate and Urban Economic Studies24 CLEMSON UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 90.15AVERAGE TUITION: $14,240.00PROGRAM WEBSITEClemson University’s College of Business is an innovative institution. It dispenses with the old tradition of teaching business degrees with a general faculty and instead replaces with nine separate schools and departments, allowing business undergraduates to feel as though they are part of an intimate campus. Clemson is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.The College of Business has recently undergone a transformation, with the school now focusing more on service-based learning as well as community opportunities for all of its students. This is one of the reasons that business undergraduates at Clemson are so highly regarded; they complete their bachelor’s education with real-world learning and an understanding of how morals apply to business.Each of the nine departments in the College of Business confers their own undergraduate degrees. Many of these degrees come with emphases, and students are always welcome to dual major in another subject to supplement their education. As with many other schools, Clemson also offers the opportunity for international business experience.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Science in Management with an International Management EmphasisBachelor of Science in AccountancyBachelor of Science in Financial ManagementBachelor of Science in Management with a Business Analytics EmphasisBachelor of Science in Management with a Human Resource Management Emphasis25 EMORY UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 86.36AVERAGE TUITION: $47,954.00PROGRAM WEBSITEEmory University’s Goizueta Business School is consistently ranked among the best undergraduate business schools in the country. This year is no different, with Emory being firmly in the top ten of this list. The university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.Goizueta offers the Bachelor of Business Administration with five majors and four concentrations, including accounting and finance. The school also confers four joint concentrations with Emory College. This allows business majors to pick and choose concentrations that they are most interested in, such as Philosophy or Political Sciences.The school also puts into practice its internationally recognized program of blending classroom experience with experiential learning. This method of teaching sees students learn a concept in the classroom only to put it to use in a real-world scenario by the end of the course. Students enjoy this type of teaching, especially when in small class sizes such as the ones found at Emory because it ensures they have mastery over a skill before moving on to an advanced concept.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingInformation Systems and Operation ManagementFinanceMarketingStrategy and Management Consulting26 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIACOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 86.91AVERAGE TUITION: $45,066.00PROGRAM WEBSITENot only is the University of Virginia ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation (often ranked third), but its campus is considered one of the most beautiful, and its location—Charlottesville—is considered one of the happiest cities in the country. If these reasons are not enough to encourage you to consider getting your business degree at their McIntire School of Commerce (accredited by AACSB), then definitely consider the following incentives.Emphasizing a global approach to business and economics, McIntire strongly encourages its students to incorporate an international study experience into their curriculum. There are many programs to choose from, and literally dozens of countries to study in, spanning all hemispheres. You can even further supplement your degree with a Global Commerce Track, taking classes on global sustainability, manufacturing in the global economy, investing in a sustainable future, and more.Whichever route you take as a McIntire student, you can will be fully prepared to become a leader in a diverse array of business settings, and you will work closely with faculty mentors inside the classroom and out, as they help with career building and counseling.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingFinanceInformation TechnologyManagementMarketing27 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 89.65AVERAGE TUITION: $17,900.00PROGRAM WEBSITEPennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business has a strong undergraduate business program for students. This school offers students the ability to integrate their business studies with the core curriculum. Penn State is regionally accredited by the MSCHE.Smeal works differently than other schools in that it admits students during their first year at school. This allows faculty to teach a business foundation prior to a student moving into their chosen major or minor. The school currently supports a dozen majors and minors, which a student can customize for their career goals.Smeal is a school with a large alumni network, which boasts around 75,000 professionals worldwide. It is this large network that gives undergraduates the chance to work with companies both here in America and abroad, an opportunity that adds to their resume once they’ve graduated. Research and study abroad opportunities are also available.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Corporate Innovation and EntrepreneurshipManagement Information SystemsAccountingRisk ManagementInternational Business28 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 85.01AVERAGE TUITION: $50,547.00PROGRAM WEBSITEGeorgetown University is a formidable school, and so it makes sense that the McDonough School of Business would follow in that same vein. This is an incredible school for undergraduate business students, one that combines business with a liberal arts curriculum. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The business school is independently accredited by the AACSB.This school confers the Bachelor of Business Administration to undergraduate business majors. This degree comes with six majors, the majority of them focusing on international affairs in business. It is also possible to take part in the McDonough co-curricular program, which gives students the ability to have hands-on learning opportunities while studying.McDonough is known for small class sizes, a great faculty that is made up of a large portion of tenured professors, and it’s curriculum. However, students flock to this business school for its global programs.These study abroad programs were created to help students immerse themselves in a new culture or region that they would like to participate in after college. Study abroad programs can range from a few weeks to a full academic year, allowing students to spend as much or as little time as they’d like in any given country. There are currently 70 schools and 35 countries to choose, ensuring that every student will have the chance to study in a region that is interesting to them.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:International Business Regional StudiesInternational Political Economy and BusinessMarketingManagement, Leadership, and InnovationAccounting29 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIACOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 89.76AVERAGE TUITION: $11,634.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Terry College of Business is housed within the University of Georgia, and it is one of the top business schoools in the country. This school provides students with the ability to get a degree in a general or specialized business field. UG is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.Terry confers the Bachelor of Business Administration. Students will have the opportunity to decide between 10 different majors, including the option to dual major in International Business and one other field of study.This business school has a reputation for always evolving their curriculum so that every academic year is relevant to the trends and changes happening within the field. Because of this bold approach to teaching, nearly 90 percent of undergraduates reported finding employment within three months of graduation.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Management Information SystemsInternational BusinessAccountingEconomicsFinance30 VIRGINIA TECHCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 92.13AVERAGE TUITION: $12,852.00PROGRAM WEBSITEConsidered one of the nation’s best business schools, Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business is one of only a few core recruiting schools for some of the country’s most competitive firms. Pamplin is comprised of seven departments and schools—accounting and information systems, business IT, economics, finance and insurance law, hospitality and tourism, management, and marketing—and it is home to a number of innovative research centers, among them the Business Diversity Center, the Business Leadership Center, and the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics.AACSB accredited Pamplin emphasizes a technological and analytic approach to business, recognizing that the current climate rewards innovative and cutting-edge strategy. For students eager to join the ranks of high-profile companies as well as those looking to launch their own start-up, Pamplin prepares both to be successful leaders, its statistics speaking for themselves: 90 percent of graduates find jobs within a year of graduation, earning on average approximately $56,500 annually in their early careers.Like some of the other programs on our list, Pamplin supports students who want to gain international experience, encouraging them to participate in their many study abroad programs in Australia, Western and Eastern Europe, and Central America. Other opportunities for advancement and leadership cultivation include Pamplin’s LEAP and PUMP program, which are three-day introductions for new and transfer students to Pamplin.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingBITEconomicsFinanceHospitality and TourismManagementMarketing31 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA [221 students, $4,254,535]COLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 84.55AVERAGE TUITION: $52,217.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Southern California is home to the Marshall School of Business. This is where business majors will find a premier suite of undergraduate business degrees from one of the top business schools in the world. The university is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC and the business school is further accredited by the AACSB.This school confers three undergraduate degrees, including the school’s famous World Bachelor in Business program. This program sees international business students travel from the main USC campus to Hong Kong and Milan for one year each, culminating in a cultured education that will prepare students for a multicultural career in business.Marshall is one of the best schools for business majors because a student’s education in the major begins the very first semester. Students also get to learn in the field and through case studies, all taught by a world-renown faculty. From the school’s small class sizes to the large alumni network, this school has it all for an ambitious student ready to make their dreams happen.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:World Bachelor in BusinessBachelor in Business AdministrationBachelor of Science in AccountancyConsumer BehaviorBusiness Law32 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTACOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 88.15AVERAGE TUITION: $13,790.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Minnesota at Twin Cities is home to the Carlson School of Management. This school houses the university’s only undergraduate business degree. This school is regionally accredited by THLC. Carlson holds independent accreditation by the AACSB International.Carlson is one of the larger business and management schools on this list. The school currently offers degrees within a variety of complex and interesting departments, with students often opting for dual majors within the school. Undergraduates currently have the option to earn the Bachelor of Science in Business degree with 10 majors and 10 minors.Undergraduates at Carlson will find that along with the requirements for their specific degree comes another requirement: All undergraduates must take at least one international experience, or study abroad, experience, prior to graduation. Students will find more information on this requirement at the Carlson Global Institute website or the University of Minnesota’s Learning Abroad Center.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Science in Business Human Resources and Industrial RelationsBachelor of Science in Business Human ResourcesBachelor of Science in Business Public and Nonprofit ManagementBachelor of Science in Business Supply Chain and Operations ManagementBachelor of Science in Business Finance and Risk Management Insurance33 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGHCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 89.09AVERAGE TUITION: $18,618.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe University of Pittsburgh offers students the ability to earn an undergraduate degree in business from a school that is currently on several business school rankings. This school confers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The Pitt College of Business Administration is independently accredited by the AACSB.Pitt is a leader in business education. Students can choose from seven majors within the B.S.B.A. program. Students can also choose to dual major in another field from the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Information Sciences.There are too many programs and opportunities for business undergraduates at Pitt to list here, but it is safe to say that every year spent at the Pitt School of Business will come with different challenges and experiences. From living on campus with students that share the same business interests to traveling the world for an internship, every undergraduate will find something to love about their time at the schoolDegrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global ManagementBachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Information SystemsBachelor of Science in Business Administration in Human Resources ManagementBachelor of Science in Business Administration in FinanceBachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management34 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 89.95AVERAGE TUITION: $10,176.00PROGRAM WEBSITEOne of the biggest business schools on our list, Mays Business School is comprised of nearly 6,000 undergraduates (though the size isn’t too surprising, as Texas A&M University has over 64,000 enrolled students) and five academic departments: accounting, finance, information and operations management, management, and marketing.Central to Mays (AACSB accredited) is the Reliant Energy Securities & Commodities Trading Center, one of the first in the nation to be introduced to a college campus, which gives students hands-on trading experience. Mays also houses the largest real estate research organization, for those students wishing to get into retailing. Mostly, though, Mays is known for being one of the best, consistently top-ranked business schools in the U.S.The four pillars of the Mays Business School experience include their close-knit network of students, alumni, and community members who work together for the collective success of the school and its students; their commitment to providing hands-on experience; their emphasis on leadership, which includes an executive speaker series and team-building opportunities; and their curricular emphasis, shared with parent affiliate Texas A&M, on leadership, loyalty, respect, and service.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingEconomicsFinanceHospitality and TourismSupply Chain ManagementMarketingAgribusiness35 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 87.09AVERAGE TUITION: $47,112.00PROGRAM WEBSITESanta Clara University is home to the Leavey School of Business. This private, Jesuit university provides undergraduate students with a slew of exciting degree opportunities, including some that can’t be found anywhere else. Santa Clara is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC. The business school holds independent accreditation from the AACSB.This school confers the Bachelor of Science in eight majors, including the Accounting and Information Systems major, which is a rare program. Many of the majors host their own specializations, while there are minors students can pair with their degree. The school also offers students the chance to design their own degree, allowing them to take courses which interest them.Leavey is centered in Silicon Valley, one of the most commercial regions in the world. This location has given rise to the vast amount of internships that can be obtained at the school, allowing students to network with companies who, more often than not, hire Leavey students before they’ve even graduated.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingInternational BusinessMarketingRetail StudiesArts and Sciences Economics36 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERSTCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 87.60AVERAGE TUITION: $13,790.00PROGRAM WEBSITEUMass Amherst is the flagship university in the University of Massachusetts system, and home to the Isenberg School of Management, the AACSB International accredited business school. Isenberg has approximately 3,500 undergraduates enrolled in one of their seven academic departments. Additionally, students have access to over thirty organizations directly affiliated with Isenberg, including the Chase Career Center, which provides career and professional development services and resources to the business students.Other research centers that are part of Isenberg include the McCormack Center for Sport Research and Education, the Virtual Center for Supernetworks, the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, the Bete Communication Center, the Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets. The size and breadth of Isenberg give students a huge array of options for study experience, extra-curricular involvement, and making lifelong connections.If you’re looking for an online degree, one that can be fully acquired from a distance, Isenberg may be the way to go, as their curriculum, degree offerings, and faculty board is exactly the same for online students as it is for traditional students. And it’s often touted as the best or among the best online business schools in the nation.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingFinanceHospitality & TourismOperations & InformationMarketingManagement37 CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 81.24AVERAGE TUITION: $46,006.00PROGRAM WEBSITEA private university located in Cleveland, Ohio, Case Western Reserve University is frequently ranked as one of the best schools in the nation and as having a vibrant and active student population. The Weatherhead School of Management (AACSB accredited), Case Western’s business school, does not stray from this reputation, and is, in a way, a kind of microcosm of its larger parent university: Weatherhead students are involved in a number of organizations, like the investment and marketing clubs, as well as the international honors organization for accounting, finance, and information systems students, Beta Alpha Psi.As a Weatherhead student you can also anticipate taking part in a number of their business and academic competitions, presenting at a number of conferences and symposiums, studying global business through one of the abroad programs, and working directly with local, regional, and national companies.The mentoring relationship between student and faculty member is the cornerstone of the Weatherhead experience. Class sizes are small, faculty members have international reputations for their expertise and experience, and students participate in internships and community involvement events that not only look good on resumes, but cultivate actual, authentic relationships that mark a successful leader.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingEconomicsFinanceHospitality & TourismInternational BusinessLeadershipMarketingSupply Chain Management38 MIAMI UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 87.84AVERAGE TUITION: $14,288.00PROGRAM WEBSITELocated in Oxford, Ohio, the Farmer School of Business is part of Miami University, accredited by the AACSB, and is rated as among the top business schools in the country. In fact, Businessweek ranked it as the eighth best among national public universities, and many of Farmer’s individual departments are also highly ranked. Farmer also boasts a reputation for sustainability, its large and diverse study abroad program, and the amount of hands-on experience it gives students.Farmer’s emphasis on experiential learning has a forty year history. Students have studied, competed, and convened in a diverse range of settings for years, applying the skills they’ve learned in the classroom to work collaboratively with others outside the classroom. The Highwire Brand Studio program, for example, is an option for any student (though advertising, sales, and marketing students tend to get the most out of the program) to gain experience in branding and sales with real clients.Other wonderful resources available to Farmer students include academic advising, career development, the Farmer School Scholars program, and the Howe Writing Initiative, a service that works closely with students to cultivate, develop, and polish writing skills so as to promote both professional and academic success.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceInformation Systems and AnalyticsMarketingSupply Chain Management39 BOSTON COLLEGECOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 81.04AVERAGE TUITION: $51,296.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Carroll School of Management (CSOM), accredited by the AACSB, is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts and was founded in 1938. It is well ranked by Businessweek, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and Financial Times and is home to a number of research centers and executive programs, such as the Center for Corporate Citizenship, the Center for Work and Family, the Center for Leadership and Ethics, and the Lynch Leadership Academy, among others.Unique to the CSOM experience is that students can choose to dual concentrate in two majors, pursue minors outside of the business school, enroll in the pre-med program, or even dual concentrate with another major outside of CSOM. This breadth of choice and opportunity gives students a way to stand out after graduation and when entering the workforce. And it allows them to pursue their unique passions and interests.Additionally, there are over a dozen clubs and organizations for students to get involved in, from the investment club to Smart Woman Securities, from the Finance Academy to a student business consortium. CMOS also rewards high-achieving students with the opportunity to join Beta Gamma Sigma, the business Honors Program, and to engage in study abroad possibilities.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingBusiness Law & SocietyFinanceInformation SystemsManagement and OrganizationMarketingOperations40 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 80.87AVERAGE TUITION: $47,655.00PROGRAM WEBSITELocated in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business has been ranked as among the twenty-five best business schools nationwide by Businessweek, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report. Internationally known for the cooperative education model, which is an integral component of the D’Amore-McKim experience, students vacillate between classroom work and working full-time for a paying employer. Students are expected to participate in at least two six-month co-ops, but they can choose from among 600 employers, located in over twenty-five states and around the world.Cooperative education models may not be for everyone, but they will certainly give you a leg up once you graduate and enter the workforce, most notably because you’ll already have a year of work experience under your belt. In addition to the co-op, students can get involved in many clubs, organizations, honors programs, mentoring relationships, study abroad opportunities, and much more.If you’re looking to include eco-business practices and environmental studies into your degree, Northeastern’s business school may be the best fit for you. They offer a Sustainable Business Practice minor that introduces students to the interdisciplinary fields of local communities, the developing world, and addressing issues of environmental leadership and responsibility. D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by the AACSB.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingEntrepreneurshipFinanceManagement Information SystemsMarketingSupply Chain Management41 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 86.56AVERAGE TUITION: $10,686.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University is one of the most comprehensive schools for business students in the nation. This school offers an undergraduate degree that will fit almost any student’s business interests. GSU is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.Robinson offers undergraduates the Bachelor of Business Administration with ten different majors and nine minors. This is one of the only schools on this ranking to list Hospitality Administration and Actuarial Science among the majors.This is a great business school for women as well. Robinson has one of the only women-only undergraduate leadership programs in the nation, and it is available as a course to all women. The program also features guest speakers, mentoring opportunities with women leaders in business, and corporate visits to learn how women navigate the complexities of being leaders in the field.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:EconomicsHospitality AdministrationInternational BusinessRisk Management and InsuranceEntrepreneurship42 BENTLEY UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 80.62AVERAGE TUITION: $45,760.00PROGRAM WEBSITEA private university located in Waltham, Massachusett (just outside of Boston), Bentley University as a whole focuses on business, accounting, and finance, and it is accredited by the AACSB. It is comprised of approximately 5,600 undergraduates and grad students and ranked among the best business schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek, the latter giving Bentley top honors the last three years by ranking it as between twentieth and tenth in the nation.Bentley is not all business. Despite its singular focus, students have a range of social and academic experiences. Bentley has a strong and winning athletic platform (Division II of the NCAA); there is a vibrant Greek life on campus; and Bentley has numerous social clubs and organizations.Like many of the business schools on our list—and it really does show what makes a school one of the best—Bentley believes in applied, experiential learning. Meaning, students are given opportunities to have internships, develop corporate partnerships, compete in local and national academic competitions, and study abroad in one of over thirty countries.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingCreative IndustriesGlobal StudiesInformation Design & Corporate CommunicationManagerial EconomicsMarketingPublic Policy43 WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 80.50AVERAGE TUITION: $49,308.00PROGRAM WEBSITELocated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the Wake Forest University School of Business is accredited by the AACSB, ranked among the top fifty best business schools in the country by Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report, and it is home to the Center for Leadership and Character, the Center for Retail Innovation, and the BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism. Wake Forest is also known for its Babcock Leadership Series and Broyhill Executive Lecture Series.Wake Forest’s business school statistics further speak to its hands-on approach to learning: the student-to-faculty ratio is fourteen to one; half of the business students travel abroad; and a staggering 97 percent find job placement within six months of graduation. The impressive job placement numbers are most likely due to the fact that Wake Forest encourages internships, giving students the opportunity to experience working with real clients.The Wake Forest School of Business is fiercely committed to diversity and inclusivity, stating three core principles that guide and drive their programs: first, the classroom should reflect the marketplace, which is, of course, marked by diversity and inclusivity. Second, students should have a global worldview, aware of how multiculturalism is good, not just for the marketplace, but for humanity as a whole. And third, students, faculty, and staff should work together to establish inclusive classrooms and work environments.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountancyFinanceMathematical BusinessBusiness Enterprise Management44 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTECOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 80.40AVERAGE TUITION: $50,797.00PROGRAM WEBSITEThe Lally School of Management & Technology is perhaps the smallest business school on our list, with under 500 enrolled undergraduates, but its mission is mighty—to develop business leaders who can compete in any and all industry settings. For this reason, Lally structures all of its business programs around the themes of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in the global economy.Lally, accredited by the AACSB, stands apart from the crowd in many ways. Foremost, because it operates through a polytechnic university there are a number of research centers, services, and opportunities for students who seek to supplement their academic experience with a technological focus. But also unique to Lally is its Emerging Ventures Ecosystem program, which helps students develop business plans in conjunction with scientific and technological needs, and their Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship (SCTE), which helps students find ways and resources for commercializing their ideas.Many of Lally’s academic departments have been recognized as being among the best in the nation, specifically by The Princeton Review, which applauded Lally’s strong relationships to the Northeast business community, and by Businessweek and Forbes.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceInternational ManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketing45 UNIVERSITY OF IOWACOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 89.01AVERAGE TUITION: $8,325.00PROGRAM WEBSITEOne of the oldest as well as one of the top ranked business schools in the country, Tippie College of Business has been part of the University of Iowa since 1921. Currently, it is home to nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, several academic departments that range from international business to risk management, and to over a dozen research centers and institutes, including the Iowa Electronic Markets Institute, the Small Business Development Center, the Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship, and the Institute for International Business, among others.Tippie encourages both hands-on learning and out-of-the-classroom experience. Tippie students can expect to engage in a ton of research, land an internship, work for real clients, and study abroad. There are also over 500 student organizations for Tippie students to get involved in, twenty of which are business student specific.Tippie is accredited by the AACSB and is consistently well ranked by many sources: The Economist, Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, Businessweek, and Forbes. They also boast stellar job placement rates with 96 percent of students reporting that they were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingBusiness Analytics & Information SystemsEconomicsFinanceManagementMarketingOnline BBA46 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 86.75AVERAGE TUITION: $14,070.00PROGRAM WEBSITEBased in Michigan’s capital, Lansing, Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business is accredited by the AACSP and is ranked as among the top twenty best business schools in the country by Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. Eli Broad is also known for its distance learning program, which offers several certificate programs in many fields. The Center for Leadership of the Digital Enterprise, the Institute for Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Business Transformation are all located on Eli Broad’s campus and operated by the Eli Broad faculty, administration, and student body. Likewise, the Global Business Club provides a nexus where the Michigan business community partners with the university’s research and resources.Unique to the Eli Broad College of Business is their involvement in pro bono services. They partner with state businesses to provide free services and help, giving students access to engage in the global marketplace while assisting regional industries and companies. This is called the Michigan Export Growth Program, and it is in conjunction with Michigan State University’s “world-grant” initiative.The Eli Broad College of Business has approximately 6,000 undergraduates enrolled in one of its many programs and it has been ranked first by Forbes for its graduates’ current job satisfaction, meaning Eli Broad alumni feel their education has fully prepared them to successfully enter and thrive in the workforce.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingFinanceGeneral ManagementHuman Resource ManagementMarketingHospitality Business47 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 85.35AVERAGE TUITION: $6,507.00PROGRAM WEBSITEFlorida State University is a huge research institution with over 60,000 students, and its College of Business is no different in its breadth. It has over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in one of its eight departments: the School of Hospitality, the Department of Accounting, the Department of Business Analytics, the Department of Finance, the Department of Management, the Entrepreneurship Program, the Department of Marketing, and the Department of Risk Management.Integrity, innovation, excellence, respect, and leadership comprise the core values of the FSU business school, and they influence both the direction of the curriculum and the broader academic experience. FSU business students are prepared to create ethical, sustainable solutions for an array of business problems, and they are trained to cultivate innovative strategies in confronting risk on local, regional, national, and global levels. The FSU business college faculty is made up of over 100 professionals and business experts, many of whom have won awards and research fellowships for their work.The FSU College of Business is accredited by the AACSB and has garnered many accolades from U.S. News & World Report for its real estate program as well as its risk management and insurance program. It is also ranked thirty-ninth among public university business schools.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingFinanceHuman Resource ManagementManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingProfessional SalesReal EstateRetail Management48 NEW YORK UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 79.38AVERAGE TUITION: $49,062.00PROGRAM WEBSITENew York University is internationally renowned for its academic achievements, research contributions, and its prestigious gathering of faculty scholars, award-winners, and grant-holders. NYU’s Stern School of Business is just as prestigious and reputable. Its alumni constitute some of the wealthiest, most successful business leaders and executives in the world.The Leonard N. Stern School of Business is a private business school located in Greenwich Village and accredited by the AACSB. It holds national and global rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times, The Economist, and much more. Thus, what Stern has to offer in terms of academic experience is unparalleled, but in addition to an outstanding education, Stern gives its students global awareness, international immersion opportunities, hundreds of clubs and organizations to get involved in, and, perhaps most obvious, access to one of the world’s biggest marketplaces: New York City.Stern also incorporates a notably unique vision into their curriculum: social impact. Encouraging students to think about the role of organizations and leadership in greater society, Stern’s “Social Impact Curriculum” allows students to examine their personal approach to professional ethics, facilitating connections between corporate social responsibility and the global society.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:Actuarial ScienceBusiness EconomicsBusiness and Political EconomyComputing and Data ScienceEconomic TheoryGlobal BusinessSustainable Business49 INDIANA UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 87.77AVERAGE TUITION: $10,388.00PROGRAM WEBSITEConsistently well-ranked by Businessweek, U.S. New & World Report, Forbes, and Business Insider, the Kelley School of Business is known for its quality of teaching, curriculum, and student satisfaction. In addition to its many undergraduate degrees, Kelley also offers certificate programs in Business Analytics, Business of Life Sciences, and Business Management. These can be completed online in conjunction with an undergraduate degree program, after graduation, or in route to a graduate degree.Kelley School of Business, accredited by the AACSB, provides its students with innumerable leadership opportunities, from sales competitions to international travel experience. Students can also attend Camp Kelley, a four-day retreat before school starts to interact with other Kelley students as well as faculty, and they can become academic coaches, mentoring younger classmates through their academic experience. Finally, Kelley has received numerous accolades for being the best business school for women and for its dedication in advancing women in business.Based in Bloomington, Indiana, the Kelley School of Business has approximately 5,800 enrolled undergraduates and graduate students. It is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, career services and resources, and honors programs.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingEntrepreneurshipFinanceMarketingProduction ManagementQuantitative Analysis50 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADOCOLLEGE CHOICE SCORE: 78.78AVERAGE TUITION: $11,531.00PROGRAM WEBSITEOne of the oldest business schools on our list, the Leeds School of Business was established in 1906. Part of the University of Colorado system, there are 3,300 undergraduates, master’s candidates, and doctoral students enrolled in one of Leed’s programs. Leed, accredited by the AACSB, is comprised of seven departments: the Center for Finance, the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Business Integration, the Real Estate Center, the Business Research Division, the Center for Education on Social Responsibility, and the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making.Leeds places heavy emphasis on sustainability, arguing that corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and environmental care are important parts of creating and maintaining a successful business. For that reason, Leeds students find their curriculum is marked by classes covering ethics, eco-friendly practices, and social leadership. Students have also had the opportunity in the past to participate in and attend the Partners in Business Ethics Conference, organized and hosted by Leeds.Leeds School of Business is consistently ranked well by Businessweek, Forbes, and U.S. New & World Report, the latter ranking it among Best National Universities, Best Undergraduate Business Programs, and Best College for Veterans.Degrees and concentrations offered at this school include:AccountingFinanceManagement and EntrepreneurshipMarketing