VSB Part-Time MBA Program Ranked #11 in the Nation by BusinessWeek

Of nearly 350 part-time MBA programs in the United States, the Villanova School of Business was ranked #11 in this inaugural ranking, published by BusinessWeek on November 1.

The Villanova School of Business part-time MBA—with its accelerated format, small class sizes, and high completion rates—earned the #1 spot in the nation for academic quality. The program also received special recognition as an excellent value for career switchers.

Part-time MBA students come to the Villanova program with an average of 5 years of work experience, and give the caliber of their classmates an “A” grade. The curriculum focuses on a cross-functional approach that encourages creative problem solving. Students gain an in-depth understanding of global business through coursework and international corporate site visits. Recent destinations have included China, Chile, and Italy.

“The fact that we are ranked among the top programs in the nation speaks to the excellence of our program,” says Assistant Dean Simone Pollard. “This ranking is a confirmation that our part-time MBA effectively meets the needs of working professionals without compromising academic quality.”

Click here to view BusinessWeek's 2007 Part-Time MBA rankings.

MBA Student Earns an A+

Video Clip: "Grade the Trade" MBA Student Steve Somers is featured on CNBC's "Fast Money" ( Flash Video, 3.5 MB)

On April 17th, PMBA student Steve Somers appeared on CNBC's "Fast Money" in a segment called "Grade the Trade." Steve's astute assessment of the upcoming Apple iPhone release earned him top marks by the panel of judges. Follow the link on the right to view Steve's performance.

MBA Fellows Program

The Villanova School of Business invites you to apply to become an MBA Fellow. MBA Fellows are Professional MBA students selected to work one-on-one with esteemed business school faculty. This highly competitive assistantship program allows students to pursue their MBA degree on a full-time basis while simultaneously participating in business research. MBA Fellows additionally benefit from free tuition.

For 20 hours per week, fellows work under the supervision of thought-leading faculty members. A stipend of approximately $12,000 is provided for the academic year, along with a waiver of tuition and fees for a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). For students who are selected for only a fall or spring semester, the stipend is approximately $6,000. Based on performance, MBA Fellows positions are renewable for up to four MBA semesters (excluding summer).

The Professional MBA program is designed to help students advance in the business field. The program emphasizes technology integration, cross-functional problem solving, teamwork and strategic decision-making. Students identify problems and develop solutions; acclimate themselves to rapidly-changing global business environments; and refine their ethical commitment as corporate citizens.

To learn more about MBA Fellows, please click here or call 610.519.4336.