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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 UNI selected as one of 'Best Business Schools' by Princeton Review CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa is an outstanding business school, for the fourth consecutive year, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education-services company features the school in the just-published 2010 edition of "The Best 301 Business Schools" (Random House/Princeton Review, Oct. 6, 2009).
According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review senior vice president-publishing, "We are pleased to recommend UNI 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."
Farzad Moussavi, dean of UNI's College of Business Administration, said, "It is very gratifying to receive recognition from The Princeton Review, which is internationally respected for its independence. While The Princeton Review concentrates on MBA programs, being listed is a worthy recognition for our entire college and for the university at large. This is definitely the case for UNI where the primary mission is to deliver high quality undergraduate education."
"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 a "Survey Says…" sidebar in UNI's profile, The Princeton Review lists topics that UNI students surveyed for the book were in most agreement about. The list includes solid preparation in marketing, accounting, general management and operations.
The Princeton Review's 80-question survey asked students about themselves, their career plans, and their schools' academics, student body and campus life. One current UNI student told The Princeton Review, "UNI's MBA program allows for a quick completion time while providing the business instruction I need." Overall, students in the UNI program see, "a cutting-edge program for the changing business world" and praise the school for adjusting to financial changes and how they affect the business world.
The Princeton Review does not rank the schools in the book on a single hierarchical list from one 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. The lists are posted at www.PrincetonReview.com.
"The Best 301 Business Schools 2010 Edition" also has advice on applying to business schools and funding the degree. The book is one of nearly 165 Princeton Review titles published by Random House. The line includes annual guides to the best law schools and medical schools, plus guides to graduate school admission exams and application essays. The Princeton Review also is known for its guides to colleges and to standardized tests, its test-prep courses, tutoring and other educational services. The company is not affiliated with Princeton University, and it is not a magazine.
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