BusinessWeek magazine has listed Illinois State University’s College
of Business as one of the best undergraduate business schools in the nation.
The College of Business was 75th (41st among public universities) in the
publication’s recent nationwide ranking of undergraduate programs, putting
it in a league with many of the nation’s top business schools.
The BusinessWeek rankings took into account a number of factors including the overall academic quality of schools and feedback from current students and employers. In addition to the overall 75th place ranking, Illinois State’s College of Business was ranked 44th by employers and 62nd by students.
Student feedback reflected a high level of satisfaction with the dedication of faculty members, academic programs, employment services and the new College of Business Building. Students described the faculty as “professional, dedicated, and highly talented professors” who show true interest in their students’ success and who “work as a team to provide an excellent education.” Facilities such as classrooms and computer labs in the new College of Business Building were also mentioned as selling points for the College. Students described their educational experiences as “satisfying and rewarding” and an excellent preparation for careers in business.
“We are pleased to have this recognition of the quality of our faculty, programs, and facilities,” said Dixie Mills, dean of the College of Business. “The positive perspectives of students and the organizations recruiting them are important evidence that the Illinois State College of Business is making a difference in the lives of our students and preparing them well for future success.”
The rankings place the College of Business in good company with some of the nation’s best undergraduate business schools, including the University of Alabama, University of Oregon, North Carolina State, Howard University, University of Iowa, Tulane University, Florida State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Louisiana State University.
Schools supplied background information on their academic programs, facilities and career services, as well as average starting salaries for graduates. BusinessWeek conducted surveys of current students to get their input on the quality of teaching, facilities and services offered at the schools. Companies that recruit nationwide were also asked which programs turn out the best graduates and which schools have the most innovative curricula and most effective career services. BusinessWeek began publishing its business school rankings in 2006.
For more information on the rankings visit www.businessweek.com/bschools/07/undergrad/index.html
