Georgia Southern University Business Programs Ranked Top 25 by U.S. News & World Report

January 13, 2015

The College of Business Administration

The Georgia Southern University College of Business Administration online programs have been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best online programs for 2015. The MBA program ranked 18th, tying with Mississippi State University for the Best MBA Programs for Online Students, while the College’s Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA) ranked 21st.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2015 Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA) are the best online master’s degree programs based upon admissions selectivity, reputation for excellence among peer institutions and academic and career support services offered to students. Fewer than 200 schools were included in this year’s ranking, placing greater weight on reputation and admissions selectivity. Less than 120 schools ranked among the Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA).

In the past, U.S. News & World Report combined MBA programs and all other online business master’s degree programs. This year, however, non-MBA business degrees, such as accounting and applied economics in Georgia Southern’s case, were assessed separately. The rankings were split because prospective MBA students are likely to focus their research on schools that offer only MBAs, where many students researching discipline-specific degrees in other areas, such as accounting or economics are doing so to further their careers. U.S. News concluded that separating MBA programs from other master’s-level business programs would better serve students, allowing for more accurate comparisons.

U.S. News ranked schools using the following five general categories: student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training and student services and technology.

“We are gratified by the recognition and believe it reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students,” stated Allen C. Amason, dean of the Georgia Southern College of Business. “We believe it also reflects the quality of our programs, the value of our degrees and our commitment to providing a great education and a strong return to our stakeholders.”

Georgia Southern University and all of the programs contained under the university’s umbrella are accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Business has undergraduate and graduate accreditation through AACSB International.  Only about five percent of all colleges of business have AACSB accreditation.
Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers 125 degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement.  Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu.

Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education.