The decision to attend b-school and the concern over post-graduation job prospects have never been as closely intertwined as they are today. That's why University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School has chosen to link the admissions and career services departments, an unprecedented decision that will likely be closely scrutinized by other top b-schools.
According to a recent Businessweek blog post, J.J. Cutler, Wharton dean of admissions, has recently been promoted to oversee both Wharton's admissions and financial aid department and the career management office.
“We said, ‘why not try this?’ This could be a win-win for both students and employers,” Cutler explains. “I already know the class and have overseen them on the admissions side, so maybe I can help manage them all the way through….Students, I think, will get a little bit more continuity. We can think about how to put together the right resources in career management for them earlier, so it will be less of a handoff or transition for them."
Cutler expresses that the school plans to move forward with this plan cautiously. He expresses concern over admitting students simply for career reasons, but overall says that the benefits of such a synergy will greatly benefit students and their future employees.
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