Scandal rocks the administration at Syracuse’s MBA program.
Meet the entering MBA class at the University of Virginia, learn what Fisher College of Business has to offer students, and find out why one business school dean was placed on leave by the administration. Catch all the trending stories for aspiring MBAs.
Meet the newest class at UVA Darden
There are many reasons to attend the University of Virginia Darden School of Business—from its sterling reputation, to its ranking, to its location in historic Charlottesville, long known as one of America’s best college towns. This past week, the school released some details on its entering class of MBA students. Here’s what we know: This new class includes 345 students, up 11 from last year, and the average GMAT scores for new students jumped from 706 to 712—an upward trend we’re seeing at other top business schools in the country. Average GPA for new students is 3.5, holding steady from last year.
Here’s what we don’t know: the number of applications it received, which may be an indication that the number of applications dropped from last year. “The Class of 2018 is the most diverse class yet at Darden (including the most women we have ever had!),” said Sara Neher, the school’s assistant dean of MBA admissions. “I am excited to see what the members of this class will do both inside and outside of the classroom.” (Poets & Quants)
Fisher’s ideal MBA candidate
The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, located in Columbus, Ohio, is one of America’s premier business schools. In addition to expecting high GMAT and GRE scores and a strong GPA, the school’s admissions team looks at some important qualitative factors too. “The ideal Fisher candidate is driven to succeed, but never at someone else’s expense,” says Alison Merzel, the MBA program’s director of admissions. “I’m looking for people that are willing to step outside of their comfort zone, take risks, and learn from their instructors and their peers.”
Among the many draws of the MBA program is its study abroad program and a startup internship program that will launch soon. (BusinessBecause)
Entrepreneurial students take aim at giving back
The “Ready, Fire, Aim” project at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School is designed to better students’ entrepreneurial skills by challenging them to compete in raising money through a product or service of their own creation. But it’s not just about making money and getting a good grade—it’s about helping society.
One current assignment involves raising $40,000 to send a young brain cancer patient to the Maui Invitational Tournament, with the remainder of whatever money is raised going towards a Chapel Hill-based organization that helps homeless people turn their lives around.
“If I can take these students for one second, get them to take their career choice, their life, you know, understand exactly what should guide them through this project, it’s very fulfilling,” said Jim Kitchen, entrepreneur-in-residence at the Kenan-Flagler Business School. (The Daily Tar Heel)
Scandal befalls business school dean
Last week, the administration of Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management suddenly put its dean, Kenneth Kavajecz on administrative leave until further notice. No explanation was initially given for why they took this measure, but on Monday we learned the answer: He was busted in a prostitution sting carried out by Onondaga County sheriff’s office.
Why the tight lipped response last week? “Given University policy, we are not able to discuss specifics of personnel matters,” said Kevin Quinn, senior vice president of public affairs for the MBA program. “We have, however, confirmed with law enforcement that the alleged behavior did not occur on the Syracuse University campus, did not involve members of the campus community, and is unrelated to the former dean’s University responsibilities.” Do we think this will or should have any measurable effect on the caliber of students applying to the school? No. (Syrcause.com)
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