FindyourMBA Rising Stars 2012 MBA ranking

Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) is one of the top business schools. GEM delivers approximately 50 programs spanning from undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate through to executive education. The school is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA and is a member of France’s prestigious Conférence des Grandes Ecoles consortium. The School is highly international, providing a dynamic and vibrant environment to study in: 134 different nationalities are represented. The Grenoble MBA is highly applied in content, delivered by a team that brings together academic specialists together with managers and consultants from a wide range of sectors.

2. University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Since 1906, the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business has shaped the future of their field by harnessing the power of their city and their community. As part of a public research university in a city with eight Fortune 500 companies, the college offers a challenging, supportive learning environment that places students at the forefront of business. Students interested in graduate studies can choose from MBA, MS, MA, certificate, or PhD programs. Since they provide more graduate opportunities than any other college or university in the region, their students benefit from multidisciplinary exposure essential for business professionals.

3. Peking University, Guanghua School of Management

To make continuous improvement in the quality of all programs, four “I” educational values are taken into account in the curriculum design and learning experience: Integrity, Internationalization, Innovation and Integration. Peking University, Guanghua school of Management continues to produce academic research of global influence and quality, and is regarded as an international authority in certain key areas, in particular those relating to the Chinese economy and emerging markets. The School continues to diversify its student and faculty profiles, and build up a tolerant, creative learning environment that embraces different cultures and ways of thinking. The Business School also continues to upgrade its facilities, in particular the Information Technology system, to facilitate high efficient internal and external communication. Findyourmba predicts that this business school will rank among the top twenty institutions in the FT if it continues to improve with the current pace!

4. Porto Business School, University of Porto

Porto Business School (PBS) is part of the University of Porto. Its unique governance structure involves top business leaders and 26 large corporations, ensuring a practical approach to management teaching. PBS is rapidly building its international image, striving to become one of the most reputed European business schools, with impressive achievements in recent times and state-of-the-art new facilities expected to be inaugurated in 2013. The full-time MBA, the Magellan MBA, is currently the most diverse and international of all accredited MBA programmes in Portugal.

5. IE Business School

The IE Business School is recognized as one of the leading global institutions in its field. Its urban campus in Madrid provides a stimulating learning environment for a multicultural population which hails from eighty-eight countries across the world. The school's faculty boasts four hundred professors, who teach at Masters, PhD, and executive education level.

In Fall 2012, the International MBA Program relocated to a new building with state of the art facilities. The creative layout of classrooms, common spaces, and study rooms facilitate both learning and networking. IE distinguishes itself from most of the other business schools by the focus on injecting more humanities-related courses into the core and elective offerings.

IE Business School believes that in order to exercise sound managerial judgment, students must have the capabilities to extract the influence of historical, social and cultural movements on decision-making within a business context. Furthermore, IE is constantly enriching their curriculum, and it appears that this determination to stretch the boundaries is enough to keep the competition at bay. With over six hundred students in their MBA program, the sheer progression that the school achieves year by year is noteworthy to say the least. IE Business School, whose effort and improvement has earned them the top spot in the Findyourmba Rising Stars Ranking, is congratulated.

6. The University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management

Flexibility is the key at the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management. The MBA students may select from 4 different MBA programs in order to accommodate their travel schedule, work life and professional demands. All of the Jindal School’s MBA programs are nationally ranked, representing an outstanding tuition value. Student may attend daytime or evening, full- or part-time, weekend or online. The Full-Time MBA Program ranked No. 12 among public university in the United States and tied for 37th overall is a highly sought and competitive program providing substantial scholarship rewards for outstanding applicants.

7. Florida International University, Chapman Graduate School of Business

The faculty and students of Florida International University represent more than 100 nations, primarily from the Americas but also from Europe, Africa, and Asia. You will find that the students reflect a global point of view that encourages them to respect cultural differences while working toward common goals.

Florida International University builds entrepreneurial skills that encourage students to "think like an owner," regardless of their role in an organization. They also expand leadership and team-building skills through interactive classroom experiences, professional development seminars, and civic engagement initiatives that highlight the importance of sharing and of community.

Florida International University offers relevant, cutting-edge programs that train leaders to meet challenges in healthcare management, information technology, and other traditional and emerging fields, with the goal of furthering economic and social progress.

8. University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, College of Business

The University of South Florida, St Petersburg's College of Business deserves its rank on the Rising Stars 2012. The slogan of the University says enough: "Opening minds, expanding opportunities." With a new College of Business building, online offerings taught by the same faculty as traditional courses, new scholarships for students (including emphasis on global education scholarships), and GMAT preparation courses offered to prospective students for free or minimal fee, the University is on the right track.

9. International University of Japan, Graduate School of International Management

The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) was started in 1988 in collaboration with the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College, USA, becoming the first U.S.- style business school in Japan. With the aim of developing global business leaders for the future, the programs are built upon an English-based curriculum which focuses on the comparative analysis of global issues from a Japan-Asia perspective, while also adhering to the high standards set for a global MBA education. Through this unique approach, the GSIM has established itself as a leading graduate business school in Japan and Asia Pacific.

10. HHL Graduate School of Management

HHL is a university-level institution and ranks amongst the leading international business schools. The goal of the oldest business school in German-speaking Europe is to educate effective, responsible and entrepreneurially-minded leaders. The full-time MBA offered by HHL is among the best independently developed programs of its kind in Germany. The proportion of international students in this HHL program is approximately seventy percent. The cross-functional, stakeholder-oriented approach combines the content of the individual courses and offers students significant added value. The international cross-linking of the MBA program is represented by extensive cooperation with over 100 top universities abroad.

11. The Euro*MBA

The Euro*MBA is an international executive MBA programme set up by a consortium of six top European universities and business schools. Together they offer a truly European MBA programme which can incorporate both the diversity and quality of education that each institution represents. The Euro*MBA’s special combination of residential weeks and online courses provide participants with a chance to develop their managerial skills, deepen their business knowledge, sharpen their analytical abilities, and study from anywhere in the world.

12. Portland State University, School of Business Administration

The Masters of Business Administration program truly lives up to its reputation. This degree provides a wealth of advantages, from the flexibility to tailor a specialized degree, to the school's outstanding connections with the area business community. Ultimately, this program seeks to produce future business leaders with innovative spirit and a commitment to social, economic, and environmental stewardship. The program is built on three key ideas that reflect the values of the Portland community: Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability.

13. The Lisbon MBA International

The Lisbon MBA is a joint-venture between Nova SBE and CATÓLICA-LISBON – the leading Business Schools in Portugal - that offers a two year, part-time MBA and an international, full-time MBA, in partnership with the MIT Sloan School of Management.

The Lisbon MBA develops one-of-a-kind managers through a holistic approach to management, preparing future leaders to make a difference in a resource-constrained world. The Lisbon MBA strives not only to have a high quality curriculum and faculty, but to help students develop their own interpersonal skills, empowering their abilities and knowledge through diversity.

14. City University London, Cass Business School

An integral part of City University London, Sir John Cass Business School is among the global elite of business schools that hold the gold standard of 'triple-crown' accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Over the years, Cass Business School has made many notable improvements to the service it provides. These include increased career support, improved study facilities (especially the technology in syndicate rooms), more flexible out-of-hours services, and the recruitment of outstanding faculty members. In addition, the School’s enterprise work was strengthened in order to develop the impact of our faculty’s research on business professionals and policymakers.

15. Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business

The Haworth College of Business, one of the largest schools of business in the United States, has nearly 500 graduate students studying business administration and accountancy. Western Michigan University provides student-centered business education through teaching, research, and service activities that deliver intellectual and economic value. WMU’s program develops critical thinkers who can analyze business conditions and respond with solutions in a changing environment.

The MBA program’s three west Michigan locations give students choices and convenience. Students find the program challenging, interesting and rewarding. Faculty and staff take pride in meeting students’ professional needs through rigorous curriculum and flexible scheduling.

16. University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business

The two year lock-step team-oriented MBA is a marquee program. Manderson consistently ranks among the top MBA programs in the nation for return on investment, awarding at least 50% of students some type of scholarship, assistantship or fellowship, and offering a curriculum that is founded on preparing students to be leaders and innovators in the business world of tomorrow. This strong commitment to student financial support, strong job placement successes, and outstanding career services puts graduates in touch with leading U.S. corporations, guaranteeing higher salaries and better starting positions as a result of the Manderson MBA.

17. University of South Dakota, Beacom School of Business

The Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota has been continuously accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1949. AACSB International Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education, and less than 5% of the world’s business schools enjoy this honor. The MBA program develops leaders for business, industry and government. The program emphasizes decision-making, problem solving, understanding the role of business in society, and developing leadership ability. The Beacom School offers both a general MBA as well as an MBA with a Health Services Administration Specialization.

18. University of Louisville, College of Business

Located in Kentucky’s primary business center and ranked among the nation’s finest business schools by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Bloomberg Business Week, and Fortune Small Business Magazine, the College of Business at the University of Louisville offers a challenging academic experience for students whose career goals include business leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. In fact, U.S. News & World Report and Business Week have consistently ranked the COB among the top seven percent of business programs in the world.

19. Corvinus University of Budapest, School of Management

The EFMD accredited Full-time program of the Corvinus University of Budapest is progressing a lot. In recent years, these developments have included the introduction of career development services (with post-graduation career tracking), lectures from international visiting professors, and the implementation of a written entry exam. The school is also pioneering experimental teaching methodologies (such as interdisciplinary project work). The school has also modernized its marketing approach, developing a solid online presence which uses the popularity of social media to its advantage.

20. Universita de Pisa, Business School

In the past years, the Business School of Universita de Pisa showed course improvements, building improvements, and the program became much more international, attracting a much more diverse student body. The school's level of experience continues to grow as they strive on with their mission: to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community. Despite the investments, the University de Pisa is able to offer their MBA for a very competitive price, while the students are having classes in the amazing Palazzo dei Congress. Keep it up, Pisa! Read more...

 21. Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business

The Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) focuses on "Relevant, Responsive, and Responsible. “ The continuous improvement of the program is aided by a close partnership with the industry. The business school is introducing a more rigorous MBA experience starting February 2012 semester based on extensive case studies on teaching and learning, including joint research and development of local case studies with the industry. With the recent establishment of a sustainability and community development center, and close partnership with relevant government agencies and industry player to address sustainability issues, the Business School shows that it is not closing its eyes for one of the important issues in the world. A culture of intellectual curiosity is what the School is trying to establish.

22. The Cyprus Institute of Marketing, Cyprus Business School

The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM) has been operating in Nicosia since 1978 and in Limassol since 1984. The Institute, which is the first Business School in the country, was set up in order to promote the science of marketing in Cyprus and abroad. During the past 35 years, CIM has evolved into a major international centre for the development of marketing science, providing the opportunity to more than 5,000 students to acquire qualifications that are specifically marketing-orientated. Ever since establishment, CIM has been a pioneer in the teaching of adult, in-career people.

23. Northern Michigan University, College of Business

The Northern MBA is a rigorous program for future and current entrepreneurs, business managers, financial specialists and non-profit sector leaders. Students of diverse interests and backgrounds are welcomed; evening courses offer flexibility to working professionals. The program focuses on developing a strong foundation of applied learning that inspires innovative analytical thinking and creative problem solving.

Northern is located in a safe, beautiful natural environment along Lake Superior in one of the nation’s Most Livable Communities, rich with culture and recreation. NMU’s College of Business is accredited by the AACSB as one of the best business schools in the world.

24. Athens University of Economics & Business, MBA International

The MBA International Program, fully accredited by AMBA, is offered by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), the leading University in Greece in the areas of economics and business administration. Founded in 1920, the University has created a great tradition with thousands of graduates who hold senior positions in the public and private sectors, Greek and foreign universities, as well as in international organizations. In the wake of this proud tradition, the MBA International program, now in its 14th year of operation, is building on universal values such as excellence, accuracy, relevance, and depth of knowledge, sustained by international faculty that combines excellence in teaching with breakthrough research and exceptional professional experience.

25. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Master of Business Administration

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid was founded in 1989. The university attracts a large number of international students and has four modern campuses located in Madrid's metropolitan area. It is one of the top Spanish universities and is internationally recognized as one of the leading centers of business research in the country.

The Master in Business Administration program is a one-year, full-time international MBA program that combines academic excellence and real-world relevance. The program attracts an internationally diverse and highly motivated body of students with an average work experience of five years.

26. MIB School of Management

MIB School of Management was founded as a non-profit organization in Trieste in 1988 through the joint efforts of high profile companies and academia. The School, which organizes MBAs and Specialized Master courses, is recognised by several of the leading rating agencies, accreditation bodies, and recruiting companies in Italy and Europe. MIB prides itself on its thorough practical and engaging teaching style, strong international outlook, and strong corporate relations, which represent the three pillars on which it has built its success.

27. The University of Tennessee at Martin

The UT Martin MBA is a widely recognized, professional degree targeted toward mid-level and senior-level positions. The program is designed to prepare individuals for responsible managerial positions by providing background in the major areas of business. The UT Martin MBA is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting agency of business programs around the world. The University of Tennessee is constructing a new building to house the college and will open a center for experiential learning. They also intend to further expand the online MBA to include additional areas of study. Finally, the UT Martin MBA will increase college endowment. Teamwork and Leadership is what the Business School stands for.

28. The University of Texas at El Paso, College of Business Administration

The MBA program is designed for students from a wide range of backgrounds who are looking for a graduate business education with a dynamic international focus. By offering a menu of flexible schedules and class formats, the MBA Program meets the needs of full-time students and working professionals alike. The students bring professional perspectives to the classroom from industries ranging from healthcare, engineering, education, to cross-border business. Today, the MBA program serves a diverse population of over 360 students from more than twenty countries.

In 2010, 2011, and 2012, UTEP MBA was ranked #1 in the nation by Hispanic Business magazine. This follows a directed effort to develop a competitive MBA curriculum, expand outreach and recruitment efforts, support student success, and diversify the faculty. In keeping with the mission of excellence and access, UTEP’s MBA programs combine quality graduate business education and affordability.

The Full-Time MBA is a 22 month daytime program that delivers an interdisciplinary curriculum in a dynamic cross-border setting with a global focus. Students receive language instruction in business-related Chinese and Spanish. The international faculty brings their industry and research expertise to the classroom. Additionally, students have the opportunity to expand their classroom through a series of international travel and research engagements. Financial support is available for eligible applicants.

UTEP offers the only AACSB Accredited MBA program in the El Paso/Cd. Juarez region. The UTEP College of Business Administration has earned AACSB Accreditation for both its Business Administration and Accounting programs.

29. University of Business and Technology (UBT), MBA

The University of Business and Technology (formerly the College of Business and Technology) is the first private Business University in Saudi Arabia. It was established in 2000.

The MBA Program of UBT is a unique program with a character all its own. It pursues its vision as provider of advanced knowledge and skills to business leaders to develop initiatives for entrepreneurial endeavors and mission of producing capable business leaders empowered with the necessary management and research skills to make high-quality business decisions in either an entrepreneurial, executive, or staff capacity.
The MBA program is a two-year masteral degree. The program is distinguished by its:

• Exceptional learning methodology where rigor, depth, innovation, and analytical thinking are fully integrated to deal with all aspects of business problems
• MBA curriculum follows a world-wide standard
• Classes are taught in the English language
• Course completion that includes research as in integral part of the course requirements
• Recognition of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), KSA

30. West Texas A&M University, College of Business

The MBA program at West Texas A&M University offers a variety of options for students seeking a professional business degree from a program with AACSB accreditation. The program design offers students a variety of course options in order to maximize alignment between career goals and the educational experience. Prospective students can take advantage of the modern resources in the newly remodeled College of Business facility, online offerings taught by the same faculty as traditional courses, and multiple sources of student funding support in the form of scholarships, graduate assistant positions, and research assistant positions.

31. KIMEP University, Bang College of Business

KIMEP University was founded by a resolution of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, on January 14, 1992. It is the oldest and largest US-style university in Central Asia. It is situated on a modern campus spread in the center of Almaty – Kazakhstan’s and Central Asia’s financial capital. MBA Program is offered under the Bang College of Business (BCB), named after the President of KIMEP University Dr. Chan Young Bang. The MBA program at KIMEP University is dedicated to training leaders who can effectively manage and successfully transform organizations both in Kazakhstan and internationally.

32. The University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business

The OU MBA program is small by design. The Oklahoma MBA gets to know each of the candidates personally, helping tailor curriculum and career search strategy specifically to fit their needs.
Their 16-month MBA program combines both the academic and professional training needed by today's students to compete in the international marketplace.
The Oklahoma MBA program is structured to provide a very student friendly environment. Small by design, the program ensures that faculty and students will have significant interaction. The class size also allows the staff of the Graduate Programs office and the Student Support Center to get to know each of the candidates personally, helping tailor curriculum and career search strategy specifically to fit their needs.
The AACSB-accredited Oklahoma MBA is designed in a modular format with course sequencing that minimizes overlap and maximizes depth of content. The dedicated world-class faculty works with the students, employing state-of-the-art technology to produce well polished managers with broad business perspectives.

33. PSG Institute of Management

A pioneer in imparting quality education and training at all levels for the past several decades, PSGIM have been offering the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program since 1951. The goal of the MBA programme is to empower the students with knowledge and skills through all round development of body, mind and soul. The entire infrastructure at the campus is designed to help the students achieve this across a hectic two-year education plan. The students get access to an excellent library and a management laboratory with a state-of-the-art computer centre. The alumni hold important positions in top corporates all over the world. The two-year postgraduate programme (MBA) is a six trimester course affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi. This program is accredited by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), an international accrediting body. It offers specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Human Reources, Systems, International Business, Insurance and Entrepreneurship. The program is conducted by experienced full-time faculty and professionals from industry and business.
A focus on a purely application based curriculum sets PSG IM apart from other business schools. The institute's teaching methodology is designed to make the students industry-ready, and is customised to suit the conditions prevailing in the industry. They have a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, quizzes, and mini projects that helps students develop analytical skills, communication skills, time-management, and teamwork skills. Every session of personality development, case analysis, and presentation classes are conducted in a manner to give a real-world experience. The students' practical exposure is enhanced by industry experts. The Yoga class, an interesting part of the Personality Development program, has been made mandatory. It teaches how to manage stress andgain control over mind and body.

34. IPAG Business School

The IPAG Business School is somewhat different in comparison with most of the Business Schools in this ranking, as the Business School gives, amongst other programmes, the luxury brand management MBA. Graduating from the one full-year academic programme of IPAG gains students a Bac +5 diploma from a well-established business school that is accredited by the state. To be a graduate of IPAG is to master English, the language of business, and to have received a diploma from one of the partner institutions. The newest highlights are the renovation in California and the new campus in China.

35. University of Otago

Why would go to New Zealand (apart from the people and the nature)? Because of the University of Otago! The University of Otago, founded in 1869 by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council, is New Zealand's oldest university. The University of Otago has provided its MBA program for over 35 years. The University offers a new menu of sixty-seven elective courses across seven subject areas for the second phase of the MBA. The University will also open new student gym facilities in 2012. There is a sustainable growth in owned land, information services, staff, diversity of students, amount of students, and many other factors. The University of Otago is the number one in New Zealand!