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European University (EU) is one of the world’s top business schools, recognized for the excellence of its students and faculty. EU is accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs), a CHEA recognized accrediting body.

Established in 1973, EU has developed a business education that delivers high quality teaching, a competitive learning environment and a network of several campuses in different countries. This broad network encourages students to participate in inter-campus exchanges in the following countries: Spain, Switzerland, Germany, UK, Austria, Turkey, Syria, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan.

EU offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with the possibility to specialize in 10 different fields of management education.

The first goal of European University is to bring the American education model to Europe by relating classroom theory to professional skills. The courses are taught in English using the case study method to prevent business theory from remaining abstract and incomprehensible.

The second goal of EU is to internationalize its programs by providing a unique environment. EU employs an international faculty and curricula.

An international perspective is guaranteed due to the composition of the faculty and student body.

The third aim of EU is to offer its students flexibility. EU ensures that all students have the possibility to pursue higher education while balancing the demands of full-time employment, family and other obligations. Graduate programs can be completed in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). The University also offers Executive and Flex MBA programs that are carefully structured to equip executives with the knowledge required to assume the responsibilities of leadership.

Finally, EU offers a unique program in Europe the "CrossMBA" which is a joint project involving EU and its international partners. The program lasts 15 months. The participants attend the on-site courses once a month during weekends. The other part of the coursework isne.

European University aims to educate its students for success in the global marketplace. Graduates pursue occupations in management, marketing, consulting, finance and public relations in major corporations and organizations.
MBA with majors in: International Business, Communication & Public Relations, International Marketing, Global Banking & Finance, Leisure & Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, E-business, Sports Management and Human Resources Management.

Modules of study:

• MBA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Executive MBA: 15 months full time, 30 months part-time
• Flex MBA: 15 months
• CrossMBA: 15 months

International student exchange:

Students may transfer between any of the EU campuses. Student exchange with other universities is also possible.  

A newcomer to the Rising Stars, the IE Business School is recognized as one of the leading global institutions in its field. Its urban campus in Madrid provides a stimulating learning environment for a multi-cultural population which hails from eighty-eight countries across the world. The school's faculty boasts four hundred professors, who teach at Masters, PhD and executive education level.   
In Fall 2012, the International MBA Program will relocate to a new building with state of the art facilities. The creative layout of classrooms, common spaces, and study rooms will facilitate both learning and networking. IE distinguishes itself from most of the other business schools by the focus on injecting more humanities related courses into the core and elective offerings. IE Business School believes that in order to exercise sound managerial judgment, students must have the capabilities to extract the influence of historical, social and cultural movements on decision making within a business context. Furthermore, IE is constantly enriching their curriculum, and it appears that this determination to stretch the boundaries is enough to keep the competition at bay with over six hundred students on their MBA program, the sheer progression that the school achieves year by year is noteworthy to say the least. We congratulate IE Business School, whose effort and improvement has earned them the top spot in the Findyourmba Rising Stars Ranking.

The Grenoble Graduate School was the 2nd of the Rising Stars 2010. Just a small step separated first and second in the calculations of the 2011 ranking. The Grenoble Graduate School of Business is currently part of an exciting new project – GIANT Innovation Campus: wherein eight institutions have joined forces under a single banner. The GIANT Innovation Campus initiative is driven by an ambitious goal: to become one of the world's top campuses in research, higher education, and technology transfer to industry. The aim of the GIANT project is to respond to major challenges confronting our society today, such as communication technologies, renewable energies and environmental problems, bioscience and human health. GIANT is also about a major urban development with new buildings and infrastructures: student housings, leisure centers, parks, restaurants and a whole new tramline, linking GIANT to the city centre in just a few minutes. Grenoble Ecole de Management will also open a brand new building and library on the GIANT site. Apart from that, Grenoble scored again very good on the internet activity index of Findyourmba. Apart from that, 98% of the graduated MBA students have a job in three months. Students end up working for Hewlett-Packard; Google; Schneider Electric Groupe Seb; Airbus; L'Oréal. We look forward to the development of the GIANT project!

To make continuous improvement in the quality of all programs, four “I” educational values are taken into account in the curriculum design and learning experience: Integrity, Internationalization, Innovation and Integration. Peking University, Guanghua school of Management continues to produce academic research of global influence and quality, and is regarded as an international authority in certain key areas, in particular those relating to the Chinese economy and emerging markets. The School continues to diversify its student and faculty profiles, and build up a tolerant, creative learning environment that embraces different cultures and ways of thinking. The Business School also continues to upgrade its facilities, in particular the Information Technology system, to facilitate high efficient internal and external communication. Findyourmba predicts that this business school will rank among the top twenty institutions in the FT if it continues to improve with the current pace!

On the website of the University of Massachusetts you can easily find a multitude of compelling information about their Business School, including the statistics on budgets, student population, academic programs and economic impact. From these resources alone, it would seem that The leadership team of the Charlton College of Business has, and has nothing to be ashamed about Unfortunately, however, the School failed to answer important questions in the Rising Stars survey, rendering it impossible for us to carry out a truly accurate assessment of their strengths, and resulting in a rank which does not convey the full potential of this Businesses School.

An integral part of City University London, Sir John Cass Business School is among the global elite of business schools that hold the gold standard of 'triple-crown' accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The business school is diverse:45% of the  current FT MBA cohort are women. Over the years, Cass Business School has made many notable improvements to the service it provides. These include increased career support, improved the study facilities (especially the technology in syndicate rooms.), more flexible out of hours services and the recruitment of outstanding faculty members. In addition, the School’s enterprise work was strengthened in order to develop the impact of our faculty’s research on business professionals and policymakers. All in all, Cass Business School is making speedy progress!

The WHU- Otto Beisheim School of Management keeps on rocking.  Their consistently high GMAT score and a thirty-five percent increase in admissions to their MBA program serve to demonstrate the healthy progress that this business school has made. If any more evidence was required, the Business School can choose from four applicants for each place on the programme. The school passionately strives towards the internationalization of the university, and has implemented a more assured focus on the learning process. In conjunction with the renovation of dormitories and the opening of a new campus in Dusseldorf, it is clear that WHU is on a quest to be the best.

The second of the newcomers in the Rising Stars is The University of South Florida, St Petersburg, College of Business who truly deserves its rank on the Rising Stars 2011. The slogan of the University says enough “Opening minds, expanding opportunities”. With a new college of business building, online offerings taught by the same faculty as traditional courses, new scholarships for students including emphasis on global education scholarships and GMAT preparation courses offered to prospective students for free or minimal fee, the University is on the right track.

In contrast with many other Business Schools, the GMAT score of the students who apply for the Else School of Management is increasing. Impressively, 99% of the school's graduates find a job within three months of graduating. Suggesting some significant improvements in the curriculum. These positive statistics coincide with the rejuvenation of classrooms, the employment of more staff, and the improvement to the school's technology. We hope that this positive trend continues, as the Else School of Management is on the way up!

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business has set itself apart from other business school by hiring 38% more full time faculty members this year. Taking into account the 56% rise in admissions to the MBA program,, it's easy to see that this Business School is expanding rapidly. In light of its growing reputation, the school now commands more space, so the construction a new building is planned within the next three years. In the meantime, redevelopment of the entire career management center is underway, with a view to increasing the services available to all School of Management students. If that wasn't enough, the College of Business continues to improve the technology support system in the classroom and computer labs. At its current pace, the Carl H. Lindner College of Business is expected to make big steps towards success in upcoming years.

Unique. Selective. Rigorous. These three words capture the essence of the Naveen Jindal School of Management's Full-Time MBA program. This year, the institution has demonstrated its ability to develop. Not only is this exemplified by the excellent academic achievements of prospective students, (the average GMAT of applicants is 668), but the fact that forty percent of the people studying the Fulltime MBA (unique cohort) are international students also goes a long way to ensuring that students understand the global perspective on each topic on the curriculum. The school is also able to offer a program of consistently high quality, as it receives over six applicants per available place, and is, therefore, well-funded. Keep an eye on this one!

The Warsaw University of Technology Business School has not been sleeping in the past year. After establishing impressive partners in the past years, there is currently a focus on improving the program and the building surroundings. The curriculum of WUTBS MBA Programs is updated in accordance with challenges of today’s reality. The University also introduced consolidation days which innovative approach to learn and absorb knowledge. The plans of substantial enlargement of the Business School have been accepted by the Senate of Warsaw University of Technology which secures sustainable growth in the near future. This is underlined by the new quality assurance system which is established for WUT Business School MBA programs. The leading position of the Warsaw University of Technology in national rankings is now slowly changing to strong international recognition.

The MBA in General Management of the HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management is an international flexible full-time MBA program which is taught entirely in English.  It is designed to sharpen the interpersonal and analytical skills of its students. The school is still increasing in popularity among students and on the internet.  resulting in a sharp  increase in traffic the HLL website. Also, HHL is frequently ranked as the best in Germany in many rankings. Since 2008, the Leipzig Graduate School of Management introduced a new MBA program structure with a new approach and new courses. The HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management received the AACSB International accreditation which is the hallmark of excellence in management education, and represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools. The ACQUIN accreditation, assuring high standard and quality degree in Germany, was awarded to HHL in 2009. HHL is currently  working on the “one Campus 2012 Concept” and invests in new facilities on the campus. Structural changes of the MBA program are made and also within the faculty the structure of the organization is improved. On top of that a new center for entrepreneurship and innovation management uniting all programs is now part of the Leipzig Graduate School of Management. The Business School truly deserves its 12th rank!

The Euro*MBA is a distance learning MBA program offered by a consortium of six top schools and universities. It combines distance-learning courses with six weeks of compulsory residential training in Europe. An unique and modern program which has been around for fifteen years. The Euro*MBA scored high on the ‘online’ measurements which examine a multitude of factors, each one taken into account in the methodology of the Rising Stars. Don’t forget to look at this program if you are considering a MBA program!

The Lisbon MBA is a brand new joint-venture between Nova SBE and CATÓLICA-LSBON. The Lisbon MBA takes advantage of the resources and infrastructure of three different campuses, and Wireless internet, libraries, restaurants, and study spaces are available at each location. “The Lisbon MBA will create the Entrepreneurship Hub to create a platform to foster entrepreneurship capacity among our students since the beginning of the MBA.“
The Lisbon MBA is also currently developing a more professional way of working due to an integrated information system from Admissions to Alumni. The Lisbon MBA is also making big steps in the multimedia section. While the progress at the Lisbon is quite steady, this year has seen some promising improvements to their MBA program. Congrats!

The Masters of Business Administration program truly lives up to its reputation. This degree provides a wealth of advantages, from the flexibility to tailor a specialized degree, to the school's outstanding connections with the area business community. Ultimately, , this program seeks to produce future business leaders with innovative spirit and a commitment to social, economic, and environmental stewardship. The program is built on three key ideas that reflect the values of the Portland community: Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability.

The Walton MBA program is designed to provide rigorous academic training and a strong business theory base from which the students launch or advance their professional careers. In the near future, the curriculum will be redesigned.  The Walton College focuses on intensive executive image training. Completed in 2007, architects designed the contemporary building with cutting-edge technologies, sustainable building techniques, and ample space for Walton College graduate students.

The UT Martin MBA is a widely recognized, professional degree targeted toward mid-level and senior-level positions. The program is designed to prepare individuals for responsible managerial positions by providing background in the major areas of business. The UT Martin MBA is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting agency of business programs around the world. The University of Tennessee is constructing a new building to house the college and will open a center for experiential learning. They also intend to further expand the online MBA to include additional areas of study.  Finally, the UT Martin MBA will increase college endowment. Teamwork and Leadership is what the Business School stands for. Findyourmba would like to add to these two ‘growth’.

The Beacom School of Business is continuously revising and updating the curriculum. In addition, their passion for expansion is plain to see. First, the campus became home to a new student center which opened in 2008. Then, in August 2009, the School of Business   moved into a brand new   building and On top of that, the Business School created new housing for graduate students which opened in 2010, and most recently, in spring 2011, while a new wellness center was opened in spring 2011, with the announcement that there is more construction work to come. The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree program emphasizes analytical and critical thinking skills, evaluation of alternative courses of action, understanding of the impact of the business environment on business decisions, and application of ethical principles in identifying and resolving business dilemmas.

'Due to our small size, internationally diverse student population and team-study approach, there is an opportunity for substantive, globally enriching interaction with faculty and fellow students. Career Management developing has a customized approach to recruiters and students. Simon Graduate School of Business offers core course sequences to allow students to take electives earlier and specialize their student plans for a particular career and internship.'  (CGSM student manual.)
 With an average GMAT score of 677 and almost 6 students applying for one MBA seat, the Simon Graduate School of Business is on its way up to the stars.

The EFMD accredited Full-time program of the Corvinus University of Budapest is progressing a lot. In recent years, these developments have included the introduction of career development services (with post-graduation career tracking,) lectures from international visiting professors, and the implementation of a written entry exam. The school is also pioneering experimental teaching methodologies (such as interdisciplinary project work,). The school has also modernized its marketing approach, developing a solid online presence which uses the popularity of social media to its advantage. After introducing a new homepage in 2010 and in 2010/2011 the school launched a Facebook page, and now uses Twitter, Youtube, and Picasa   to generate interest from prospective students. The School also organizes extra-curricular events for students, which include everything from business-themed networking events to go-carting with all this on offer, Corvinus University of Budapest is leading in its country.

Each year, the Neeley School of Business makes a significant investment in technology for use throughout the school. In 2010-2011 the Neeley full-time MBA program reviewed their curriculum, making adjustments and additions according to student needs. The 54-hour full-time program now consists of 25.5 hours of broad, but integrated core study and 28.5 hours of electives.  Students may concentrate on one of four functional areas (accounting, finance, marketing and supply chain) or a completely customized concentration.  “Emphases” in consulting, energy, health care, real estate, and entrepreneurship are also available.  The 36-credit hour Accelerated program is a subset of the full-time curriculum; a minimum of 9 hours of core study is required. An MBA degree from Neeley School of Business at TCU is more than the sum of semester hours. It is a living and learning experience.

The Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business focuses on "Relevant, Responsive, and Responsible. “ The continuous improvement of the program is aided by a close partnership with the industry. The business school is introducing a more rigorous MBA experience starting February 2012 semester based on extensive case studies on teaching and learning, including joint research and development of local case studies with the industry. With the recent establishment of a sustainability and community development center, and close partnership with relevant government agencies and industry player to address sustainability issues, the Business School shows that it is not closing its eyes for one of the important issues in the world. A culture of intellectual curiosity is what the School is trying to establish. The Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business can be proud on the achievements of the past years and is because of the improvements now part of the top 30 Rising Stars 2011.

At a hundred years old, the University of Porto is the largest and most sought-after Portuguese university, with over 31.000 students in 3 campuses and some impressive international partners. The University of Porto Business School provides the Magellan MBA, and is an upcoming business school in the beautiful country Portugal. The school is AMBA and EPAS accredited and provides a value for money program in the Iberian Peninsula. Four of the twenty firms listed on the major Portuguese stock index (Euronext Lisbon PSI20) are led by former EGP-UPBS MBA Alumni. Is Portugal where you want to go? Go Porto!

The IPAG Business School is somewhat different in comparison with most of the Business Schools in this ranking as the Business School gives, amongst other programmes, the luxury brand management MBA. Graduating from the one full-year academic programme on IPAG gains students a Bac +5 diploma from a well-established business school that is accredited by the state. To be a graduate of IPAG is to master English, the language of Business and to have received a diploma from one of the partner institutions. The newest highlights are the renovation in California and the new campus in China.

For the second year, the Cyprus Business School made it to the top of the Rising Stars. The Cyprus Business School has a 100% international class and a 40% increase of applicants in 2011. Not to mention the new library facilities, the upgraded internet and brand new facilities like a tutorial room and a computer lab. The Cyprus Business School is on the right track.

The internet statistic shows that the Eastern Mediterranean University is noticed by many future MBA students. With its focus on attracting more international MBA students, the Business School becomes more multi-cultural  The University improved its course management system using and invested funds in the  renovation of two buildings for the Business School. The Eastern Mediterranean University is also working on an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and is improving the outreach of its Career Development Center.

Why would you go to New Zealand? (apart from the people and the nature). Because of the University of Otago! The University of Otago, founded in 1869 by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council, is New Zealand’s oldest university. The University of Otago provides its MBA program for over 35 years. The University offers a new menu of sixty-seven elective courses across seven subject areas for the second phase of theof MBA. The University will also open new student gym facilities from 2012. There is a sustainable growth in owned land, information services, staff, diversity of students, amount of students and many other factors. The University of Otago is the number one of New Zealand!

In the past years, the Business School of Universita de Pisa showed course improvements, building improvements and the program, (which became much more international, attracting a much more diverse student body.) The school's level of experience continues to grow as they strive on with their mission: to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community. Despite the investments, the University de Pisa is able to offer their MBA for a very competitive price, while the students are having classes in the amazing Palazzo dei Congressi, which is what we call value for money. Keep it up Pisa!

A vibrant, engaged campus revolves around the historic Grey Towers Castle and the new Commons student center. Arcadia is Philadelphia's global university and a pioneer in international education.  Their specializations include Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Leadership, and over a twenty-two month study period, students are given two opportunities to study internationally, making this MBA course quite different to other Rising Stars. The M.B.A. curriculum is delivered using a cohort model. Students take accelerated seven-week courses over a 20-month period. On campus courses meet 4.5 hours per week for a total of 31.5 contact hours. Out-of-class readings, assignments, research, projects, group work, etc. will require a minimum of 10 to 20 hours per week. Courses utilize a variety of delivery techniques such as textbooks, case studies, individual/group projects, experiential exercises and guest speakers. Embedded in the program are two one-week international travel experiences. These will be credit-bearing offerings (2 credits each) enabling students to gain firsthand knowledge of the challenges of global businesses in both a developing and a developed economy. Students complete the MBA program with the final course in global strategic management. Check this MBA out!

The Findyourmba team has noticed the incredible improvement of the Maastricht University for some years. By attracting a number of successful Professors (from the Netherlands and abroad) and maintaining its culturally diverse undergraduate population, it created a fundament for its Part-Time MBA. Most recently, factors such as the implementation of more international programming combined with new facilities like classroom improvements contribute to the rise of the Maastricht University. Under the influence of a new Dean, Maastricht take the challenge to start a Full-Time MBA?