Business Week Magazine Ranks COB One of Nation's Best

BusinessWeek magazine has once again listed Illinois State University’s College of Business as one of the best undergraduate business schools in the nation.  The College of Business was ranked 79th overall, and 38th among public universities, in the publication’s 2008 nationwide ranking of undergraduate programs.  That ranking places Illinois State in the top 20 percent of accredited U.S. business schools.

The BusinessWeek rankings take into account a number of factors including the overall academic quality of schools and feedback from current students and employers.   Illinois State’s College of Business improved its ranking among public schools by three positions and received a teacher quality rating of “A.” 

Student feedback reflected a high level of satisfaction with the dedication of faculty members and the quality of the College’s academic programs.  Students also praised the state-of-the-art College of Business Building and the sense of professionalism instilled by the dress code for marketing and business teacher education students. 

“The College of Business at Illinois State University is an emerging jewel,” said Charles McGuire, interim dean. “The Business Week ranking is a result of the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff and reflects the growing recognition by students and by the business community that the College of Business at Illinois State is quickly becoming one of the best in the nation.”

BusinessWeek began publishing its business school rankings in 2006. For more information on the rankings visit www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings