MBA program tapped for Princeton Review 2010 edition
10/23/2009
Lamar University is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2010 edition of its book, “The Best 301 Business Schools.”
According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review senior vice president for publishing, "We are pleased to recommend Lamar University to readers of our book and users of our site, www.PrincetonReview.com, as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA. We chose the 301 business schools in this book based on our opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools. We also strongly consider the candid opinions of students attending the schools who rate and report on their campus experiences at their schools on our survey for the book."
“It is gratifying to be recognized once again as a top business school by Princeton Review,” said Henry Venta, dean of Lamar’s College of Business. “It is particularly important this year since we have seen tremendous growth in enrollment. The Princeton Review recognition, as well as the Lamar MBA ranking in the Beyond Grey Pinstripes Global 100, is indication that our growth in numbers is supported by a high quality program.”
“The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition” has two-page profiles of the schools with write-ups on their academics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for their academics, selectivity and career placement services. In the profile on Lamar, the Princeton Review editors describe the school as convenient to professionals in the area and working to meet the needs of the students.” They quote from students attending Lamar’s College of Business who say very accommodating. Schedules and special
circumstances result in solutions, not brick walls. This attitude of working together
applies in class and administration.”
In a "Survey Says . . . " sidebar in the profile, The Princeton Review lists topics that Lamar University students it surveyed were in most agreement about. The list includes: “Friendly students, happy students and smart classrooms.” The Princeton Review's 80-question survey for the book asked students about themselves, their career plans, and their schools’ academics, student body and campus life.
The Princeton Review does not rank the business schools in the book on a single hierarchical list from 1 to 301, or name one business school best overall. Instead, the book has 11 ranking lists of the top 10 business schools in various categories. Ten lists are based on The Princeton Review's surveys of 19,000 students attending the 301 business schools profiled in the book. (Only schools that permitted The Princeton Review to survey their students were eligible for consideration for these lists.) Conducted during the 2008-09, 2007-08, and 2006-07 academic years, the student surveys were primarily completed online. One list, "Toughest to Get Into," is based solely on institutional data. (All schools in the book were eligible for consideration for this list.) The lists are posted at www.PrincetonReview.com.
Lamar University's MBA is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In the recently released Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2010, Lamar” MBA was ranked 68th in the "Global 100" list up from 85th in the 2007-2008 ranking.
"The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition" also has advice on applying to business schools and funding the degree. It is one of 165 Princeton Review books published by Random House. The line includes annual guides to the best law schools and medical schools, plus guides to grad school admission exams and application essays. The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com) is also known for its guides to colleges and to standardized tests, its test-prep courses, tutoring and other education services. The Princeton Review is based in Framingham, Mass.: its editorial offices are in New York City. The company is not affiliated with Princeton University and it is not a magazine.
