5 U.S. business schools with excellent graduate outcomes

“The chief business of the American people is business.” – President Calvin Coolidge

Business and its related subjects are among the most popular fields of study at universities around the globe. Last year, 197,258 international students traveled to the U.S. to pursue a professional business education, a 4.8 percent increase on figures from the previous year. As the number of business graduates continues to grow, how do you get yourself noticed amid a worldwide flood of business alumni?

“When competition is this fierce, it’s crucial to stand out from the crowd,” The Guardian Jobs notes.

“Rather than just sending your CV, think of ways you could prove your value to a prospective employer. Set up your own website or blog to showcase some of your work…”

But nothing is more impressive to the modern business employer than a resume packed-full of relevant, real-world experience. Whether this has been achieved via internships, externships, temporary positions or part-time employment, relevant experience is always looked upon favorably by employers.

“Small companies can often offer a greater range of challenges and learning experiences,” The Guardian Jobs continues. “The hours might be longer, but you’ll also have the opportunity of seeing different sides to the business, gaining a greater understanding of how the company works in the process. This is helpful if you’re not completely clear on your career focus, as you’ll have the chance to be involved in a variety of projects.”

To set yourself on the path towards a glowing graduate career, the best thing you can do is select a business program that provides in-built work opportunities and outstanding industry links.

At schools like University of the Pacific’s Eberhardt School of Business and Creighton University’s Heider College of Business, for example, facilities are in place to ensure students are given the best chance to succeed in the professional business sphere. At Heider, The John P. Fahey Career Center, as a part of the Creighton EDGE, is dedicated to assisting students and alumni in exploring, developing and implementing career goals that reflect their unique and individual goals within the real world of work.

Through attending this innovative Center, students leave instilled with the ability to:

• Explore career opportunities
• Develop an understanding of the real world of work
• And effectively implement career goals

Creighton University recognizes that a strong and collaborative relationship exists between academic and career ambition, so the John P. Fahey Career Center is specially designed to drive students towards their full, professional potential. Students who become familiar with the Career Centre resources early on, as Freshmen or Sophomores, are far more prepared for the transitions they face after graduation. 

When you consider that 99 percent of Heider College leavers find employment within six months of graduation, you start to understand the extent to which real-world work experience is valued by the modern-day employer.

Students at the Eberhardt School of Business will count with the help of their dedicated Career Management Center, top-rated faculty, classes that prioritise faculty and student interection, state-of-the-art classroom technology and experiential learning. The School is also well know for its various centers and institutes, which include the Centre for Business and Policy Research, Center for Entrepreneurship and the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development, all helpnig students reach their maximum potential. 

Read on to learn more about U.S. Business Schools offering excellent graduate prospects…

HEIDER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY – OMAHA
At the Heider College of Business, you will earn more than just a business degree. You’ll receive a transformative business education from a Jesuit university that is known for developing ethical and socially responsible business leaders.

Whether you’re one of Heider’s 980 undergraduate or 400 graduate students, the school’s comprehensive education focuses on you and is firmly rooted in the real business world. You will learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty who bring professional business experience to the classroom. And you will benefit from deep connections with the business community and the school’s local Omaha setting — home to 50 Fortune 500 companies.

The Heider College is among the top two percent of business schools worldwide to be accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). U.S. News & World Report ranks Heider among the top 100 business programs in the United States. Not only that, but 98 percent of the school’s recent business graduates were employed within six months of graduation.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, EBERHARDT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the highest standard of achievement available for business schools worldwide. The Eberhardt School’s programs have been regularly recognized by Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News and World Report.

Its undergraduate and graduate degree programs provide students with student-faculty interactive classes and employable business skills essential to their career success. The undergraduate program provides students with a full array of options for core business majors or specialized majors. The Eberhardt School’s “Early Advantage” accelerated full-time MBA program has been consistently named in the Princeton Review’s “295 Best Business Schools” and includes a required MBA-level internship and short-term study abroad course as part of the program. The Eberhardt School’s Master of Accounting program was launched in 2013 and its graduates have enjoyed a 100% placement with the top accounting firms.

Experiential learning courses, such as the Student Investment Fund, place students at the Eberhardt School of Business at the leading edge of global learning in the 21st century.

FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY – PHILADELPHIA
Established in 1918, the Fox School of Business at Temple University has a distinguished tradition of preparing business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs for successful careers. Today, it is the largest, most comprehensive business school in the greater Philadelphia region, and among the largest in the world.

Its programs continue to be ranked internationally and nationally by leading business publications and organizations, such as the Financial Times, The Economist, U.S.News & World Report, Business Week and The Princeton Review/Entrepreneur magazine. Graduates of the Fox School of Business are highly sought after by the most respected companies across the country and around the globe.

THE BRYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO – NORTH CAROLINA
The knowledge and experience you’ll gain from the Bryan School of Business and Economics will help you become an exceptional problem solver. You’ll learn how to identify solutions ethically, innovatively, globally and sustainably through a combination of courses taught by experienced professors and practical, hands-on experiences.

Everything you learn during your Bryan School experience will position you to make meaningful contributions where you work, live and lead.  One of the largest business schools in North Carolina, the Bryan School’s AACSB International accreditation in business and accounting puts it among the top 3 percent of business schools in the world.

The UNCG Bryan School of Business and Economics’ evening MBA program has vaulted to No. 13 in the nation in newly released rankings of the best part-time MBA programs by Bloomberg Businessweek.

FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS – MEMPHIS
Fogelman College of Business offers a selection of degree programs tailored to the needs of students and professionals who are pursuing a wide range of careers. Regardless of which degree program you choose, a decision to come to the Fogelman College for higher education will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of today’s challenging and ever-changing business environment.

The college offers unique, cutting-edge programs and resources specifically designed to enhance your experience at Fogelman. Through the Avron B. Fogelman Professional Development Center’s Complete Professional Program (CPP), the School provides personalized preparation and one-to-one training for potential job placement opportunities. The CPP provides undergraduate students training on ethics, healthy living habits, business etiquette, resume building, professionalism, and much more.

Feature image courtesy of Heider School of Business, Creighton University