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December 02, 2006

Undergrad Programs

Get a headstart on the road to success

Ethical Dilemmas

We asked business students at George Washington University whether business ethics can be taught. Here's what they said

Homecoming Homes

Division I football fans can often enjoy a better quality of life by living near their favorite teams—and never miss a game
Slide Show: Great Football, Cheap Housing
Slide Show: Most Affordable Football Towns

Making the Most of a Major Decision

Not everyone has the right career goals to major in business. Here's how to figure out whether finance fits you. Plus, take an online quiz to find out if you're cut out to be a business major

It's the Economy, Student

Thanks to good economic times, tuition costs aren't climbing as fast as they used to. But what happens next?
Slide Show: The High Cost of College

Bonus Babies: Digging Into the Lifestyle

You've got the business degree, the I-banking job, and now, that first annual bonus. Here are some tips on how to save, or spend it

My Favorite Prof

We asked students to name their favorite professors. Here are the top vote-getters. Plus, view the "Grade A Professors" slideshow

Best Programs by Specialty

Here's help in choosing the best school for the business field you're considering, be it economics, accounting, or one of nine other areas

George Washington University Gets Pickier

With more students applying, the percentage of applicants being accepted has fallen. Here's some advice from the undergrad director of admissions

CMU's Strategy for Well-Rounded B-Schoolers

Many students are pushed too hard toward professional skills—at the cost of a broader education, says the Tepper School's Milton Cofield

Supply and Demand at Penn State

With 94,000 applications this year, getting into Penn State can be a daunting task. Here are some tips from admissions officials

Big Changes for Michigan BBAs

This year, Ross instituted two major changes to the undergrad program: it's now three years and you can apply out of high school

UNC's Business Undergrads Look Abroad

The head of the bachelor's in business administration at Kenan-Flagler B-school talks about his new, highly competitive, international program

From Stocks to Stand-Up

Wharton grad Aaron Karo worked on Wall Street after graduation. Now he mines college life and the world of finance for laughs

Staying Student-Centric at Babson

The school's new provost talks about the future of the business-oriented programs and her outlook on education

What Recruiters Want

Quinnipiac Dean Mark Thompson says recruiters want soft skills instead of the typical quantitative skills

Global Fever

Rick Cosier, dean of Purdue's Krannert School of Management, discusses the importance of global learning and the school's Asia initiatives

B-School Niche

Howard Frank, dean of Maryland's business school, discusses how undergraduate fellowship programs break down a school of 2,800 into several communities

How Minor Is a Business Major?

Is an undergrad business degree necessary if your goal is an MBA? Absolutely not, but it won't hurt, says Tuck School Dean Paul Danos

Buying Into the State Dept. Lifestyle

A career as a civil servant is much more than just another job, says recruitment director Diane Castiglione

Arizona State Pitches I-Banking

A specialized careers program teaches undergraduates about the various types of investment banking careers

A Run for Her Money

This Georgia Tech grad works at a small marketing firm as communications coordinator. She manages promotional events such as Blue Planet Run

Peace Corps Slots in High Demand

The agency is a popular destination for business majors looking to make a difference in the world—and on their career journeys

B-School Pieced It All Together

This SMU grad already had the imagination and love of fashion. But it was an accounting class that sparked her to start her own business

No Escaping the Hard Work at Hoodiny

This FIU grad named his new Web entertainment startup after the famous magician and escape artist. Here's a typical day on the job

Olin Shows Students All Their Options

Undergrads at Washington University's business school earn credit with career exploration exercises, and experience via internships abroad

What It Takes to Be a H.E.R.O.

This Georgia B-school grad used his entrepreneurial and business skills to start a nonprofit that helps children affected by HIV/AIDS

Lehigh's Eager Alums

The school's director of career services talks about the extensive alumni network and other job-hunting aids

2006 Rankings

Explore our interactive table ranking undergrad b-school programs

2006 School Profiles

Find the one that's right for you

FAQs

Learn more about our school rankings

Undergrad Forums

Ongoing conversations about college life, finding internships, landing a job, and more

McIntire: A Virtual Tour

UVA's McIntire School of Commerce is moving into a snazzy new complex by August, 2007, but it has plenty to offer now

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Launch Your Career

Slide Show: See in-depth profiles of the top 55 companies for entry-level jobs

Interactive Table: Sort the companies in our ranking by the factors that matter most to you

FAQs

Answers most of your questions about the ranking

Starting Out

Read our new column on launching your career

The Talent Hunt

See the schools producing the world's most creative thinkers

Interactive Table

Compare programs at more than 60 D-Schools worldwide

On A Random Walk Down Wall Street

"Of all the books written on investing, no other has such deep roots in the annals of finance..."

-- Jim Parco
U.S. Air Force Academy

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Global Fever

Rick Cosier, dean of Purdue's Krannert School of Management, discusses the importance of global learning and the school's Asia initiatives