“This rise in the rankings is proof positive of the Whitman School’s continuing commitment to providing innovative programs in entrepreneurship at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Our success has been supported by the entrepreneurial spirit that runs throughout the entire university,” says Maria Minniti, Bantle Chair of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE). “This upward movement in the rankings is the result of the hard work and commitment of the Whitman School’s leadership, faculty and students, and we are proud to be acknowledged for this level of success.”

The graduate programs were also ranked at No. 24 this year. “These rankings are a quantifiable reflection of the quality of our program and our commitment to giving our students experiences that continue to spark their entrepreneurial spirit,” says John Torrens, deputy department chair and professor of entrepreneurial practice. “Our faculty are truly committed to helping our students bring their ideas to life through mentoring, coaching and sharing their own professional experiences in this space. In addition, students have many opportunities to obtain funding through our various competitions, like the Orange Tank business pitch competition and our Panasci Business Plan Competition, many of which are supported by generous alumni who appreciate the work we do at the Whitman School.”

The rankings are based on data collection that takes into account 40 points about schools’ entrepreneurship programs, faculties, students and alumni. The Princeton Review conducted the data collection in summer 2024 with administrators at nearly 300 schools.

“Since we debuted these rankings nearly two decades ago, the number of colleges and universities offering entrepreneurship courses has grown tremendously,” says , The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. “We highly recommend the schools that made our lists for 2025. Their faculties are outstanding. Their programs have robust experiential components. Their students have access to extraordinary mentors as well as networking contacts that will serve them well into their careers.”

For more information on Whitman’s undergraduate entrepreneurship major visit: or for the graduate program visit:

“We are pleased to once again be listed as among the best MBA programs in the country. Those who have been following Whitman’s upward trajectory over the past few years can see that we are on the right track and investing in the right things to support our students and their success. These [rankings are] evidence of that,” says Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. “While we recognize that rankings are not ends to themselves, the fact that the Bloomberg Businessweek rankings take into consideration a variety of factors that matter to us helps to reinforce that what we are doing is making an impact.”

Bloomberg Businessweek rankings rely on incoming student data (including diversity), placement success at graduation and surveys of the most recent graduating class, MBA alumni from 2016-2018 and recruiters. The recent graduates and alumni evaluated Whitman on such topics as their learning experience, opportunities to network and emphasis on entrepreneurial skills in their programs.

In August, Bloomberg launched its��. In addition to ranking No. 1 for ROI among private universities, Whitman also had the second-highest ROI among all schools in the U.S. With the help of the business schools, Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 5,292 students, 9,222 alumni and 734 employers for this year’s ranking.

View the����of the 111 full-time MBA programs, and learn more about the��.

According to Bloomberg, its new, innovative����helps students determine whether pursuing an MBA is a financially viable path, and, if so, what are the best choices available to them. They based this on full-time MBA programs in the U.S.

The ROI calculator helps students make this decision using a standard measure of financial success: profit relative to initial principal, or ROI, built on the data reported to Bloomberg from surveys distributed for annual rankings. The calculator, which advances Bloomberg’s efforts to help potential MBA students make the best decision they can, is accompanied by reporting that considers the factors increasingly recognized as an important part of this assessment — though not easily quantifiable.

Whether or not an MBA will increase their earnings is a big concern for prospective students, since that is often a main reason for pursuing an MBA. The ROI Calculator demonstrates that the Whitman program does provide that return on investment, with an ROI of 22%. This is based on median cost (tuition and expenses), interest, net forgone income and the total MBA investment.

“Prospective MBA students often emphasize that ROI is crucial when selecting a business school,” says Mary Collier, Whitman’s executive director of graduate recruitment. “That’s why providing an exceptional educational experience and maximizing ROI for our students is a top priority at Whitman. We are delighted that our dedicated efforts have earned us the No. 1 national ranking among private schools for ROI among MBA programs. At Whitman, we embrace a holistic approach to student success with a strong focus on achieving outstanding career outcomes.”

“Whitman is thrilled to once again be recognized as an outstanding investment for our students to pursue an MBA,” says Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. “Return on investment should be one of the main criteria for anyone considering an MBA, and our No. 1 national ranking for private schools and No. 2 overall reflects Whitman’s emphasis on high-quality education, personal touches, outstanding student experience, leveraging the strong Syracuse University network and our commitment to our students’ career success. It is these factors that really translate into this ROI measure. We are pleased that the student-focused investments into our MBA program are paying off for our MBA graduates.”

The ranking is based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, technological infrastructure, academic rigor, cost and affordability, among others. The survey also incorporates student opinions that The Princeton Review collected through its online MBA student survey and institutional data reported by administrators at the business schools. This year, the data reflects surveys of administrators at 165 business schools offering online MBAs and more than 10,700 online MBA students.

According to The Princeton Review, online MBA programs have become as rigorous as their on-campus counterparts. For many business school candidates, an online degree might even be the smarter choice. Online programs offer flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, students from a diverse career backgrounds and global opportunities.

Here are some of the highlights of what Whitman students said:

• The online MBA program provides “a solid educational and professional core,” “online interaction with classmates and the professor” and “flexibility of an online format instead of going part time attending classroom lectures.”
• The school also offers immersion events “so that online students still have the opportunity to network with their peers.” This makes them feel as though they are “a part of the institution and not just a number.”
• The majority of topics cover “current business practices and can be applied to current business problems.” While the amount of work can be “a lot to manage,” according to many students, “the way the classes are laid out makes it very easy for students to access, since there are many different days and hours students are able to choose from to accommodate their own work schedules.”
• The asynchronous and synchronous classes “are often taught by two different people.” This often “helps students hear the same information in two different ways.” Supplementary “resources and videos” are also provided as extra support.
• Discussions in class are “always thought-provoking” due to classmates who are “driven, intelligent and strive for excellence.”

“We are very happy to once again have validation of our programs from an outside rankings organization. This continues our school’s upward trajectory for being recognized as providing a highly valuable educational experience,” says Alex McKelvie, interim dean of the Whitman School. “We also appreciate the comments on the student-focused part of our program. Whitman has continuously concentrated on the online students’ experience, and we appreciate them highlighting this aspect.”

“This is the second ranking survey where students have highlighted the academic experience we provide. Whitman achieved an overall ranking of No. 29 this fall in the Poets&Quants ranking of online MBA programs. Recent alumni ranked us No. 15 overall on academic experience. Of particular note was alumni satisfaction with live synchronous classes (ranked No. 10 nationally) and professor quality (ranked No. 7 nationally),” says Amy McHale, assistant dean for graduate programs at Whitman.

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Salma Mahmoud ’26 (left) and Chloe Mendoza Smith ’26 perform in the Department of Drama production of “Touch(ed),” April 2024. (Photo by Michael Davis)

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ among the for the second consecutive year.

Ranked No. 23 in THR’s June 19 issue, the department was noted for such outstanding alumni as Aaron Sorkin ’83, H’12 and Vanessa Williams ’85, as well as the opportunities afforded by its relationship with , a professional theater company, and the immersive Tepper Semester in New York City.

The department offers four bachelor of fine arts degree programs in acting, musical theater, stage management, and theater design and technology, as well as a bachelor of science degree program in drama that features a theater management track. The department’s culture of rigorous conservatory-style training at a major research university with a direct connection to the working professionals at Syracuse Stage is of great benefit to students in all of its programs, including the non-performance areas.

Drama students also benefit from the support of the department’s extensive alumni network and additional study abroad/study away opportunities in Los Angeles, London (with classes at Shakespeare’s Globe and Rose Bruford College) and Florence, Italy.

Poets&Quants’ methodology relies on three equally weighted (33.3%) sources of data: Admissions Standards (e.g., acceptance rate, SAT scores, diversity), Career Outcomes (e.g., placement at 90 days, compensation, internships) and Academic Experience (e.g., survey of recent alumni across a variety of satisfaction and experience scores).

Whitman’s rankings in each of these categories is:

• Admissions Standards—No. 39 (No. 41 in 2022)
• Career Outcomes—No. 38 (No. 32 in 2022)
• Academic Experience—No. 53 (No. 56 in 2022)

Poets&Quants slightly altered its calculations this year, taking into consideration three years of data to help smooth out year-over-year fluctuations.

“We are proud to maintain our top 40 ranking of the best undergraduate business programs. It’s another tangible acknowledgement of Whitman’s strong national reputation and where there is evidence of our solid progress in priority areas to us,” says Alex McKelvie, interim dean of the Whitman School. “While we fell slightly in the rankings from our highest on record last year, we were excited that some of the metrics used this year in the final rankings were at an all-time high for Whitman. This shows that we’re in a very competitive space. Overall, this top-tier national ranking is another notable accomplishment for Whitman’s faculty, staff and students.”

“The Whitman School has made incredible investments in the academic experience over the past several years through curricular innovations, opportunities for leadership development and an emphasis on providing an inclusive environment to all,” says Lindsay Quilty, assistant dean of undergraduate programs. “We continue to see a rise in applications and our current first-year class represents the largest female cohort in program history. The Poets&Quants survey results are further validation that we are investing in areas that resonate with our alumni well beyond graduation.”

According to Poets&Quants, 91 schools participated in 2024’s ranking, including two schools that have not been previously ranked. They go on to say that, all 91 undergraduate business programs ranked by��Poets&Quants��are at the leading edge of business education, delivering a learning experience that transforms students’ sense of who they are and what they can do in the world. In fact, the ranked schools in this report reflect the top 12% of the more than 840 business schools accredited by AACSB International, the main accrediting body for business education.

Learn more about the Whitman School’s undergraduate programs on its .

The Poets&Quants’ rankings methodology relies on three categories equally relating to admissions standards, employment outcomes at graduation and academic experience, the latter two of which are based on a survey of recent alumni. In each of these alumni-based categories, Whitman was rated higher than in the last two years and ranked No. 15 overall on academic experience. Of particular note was alumni satisfaction with live synchronous classes (ranked No. 10 nationally) and professor quality (ranked No. 7 nationally).�� Whitman was ranked No. 23 overall for career impact, with one-third of alumni reporting a promotion and an average 56% salary increase as a result of the program.

“We are very proud to be in the top tier of online MBA programs this year, especially as this is a quickly growing and highly competitive industry. The feedback shows that the Whitman School places a tremendous emphasis on high-quality teaching, dynamic and interactive classes and overall student experience. Seeing this play out in the rankings validates our efforts and investments in these areas,” says Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. “Our recent alumni also show significant career benefits as a result of our MBA program. Receiving promotions and salary increases are key decision factors for prospective MBA students, so it is pleasing that we also scored so well nationally in this regard. It’s clear that we are a student-first program that makes a positive difference in students’ lives.”

“In addition to the demonstrated career impacts that our alumni have seen, 70% of graduates we surveyed said they have applied what they learned to their current position,” adds Amy McHale, assistant dean for �������ٱ��’s programs. “Many of our courses have experiential learning opportunities, and our residencies also allow students to spend a weekend diving into a specific topic. Together, these opportunities provide the knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied.”

“This is a huge achievement for Syracuse University and the Whitman School,” says J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive dean at the Whitman School. “This ranking further validates our commitment to the rigorous pursuit of entrepreneurship and the type of research productivity necessary to advance this important strategic priority. This type of productivity represents the depth of our entrepreneurship programs and of our faculty who demonstrate scholarly excellence through their dynamic research and findings in the discipline.”

“We are proud of the academic excellence and research productivity at Syracuse University and in the Whitman School by our outstanding group of faculty,” says Alexander McKelvie, interim dean of the Whitman School. “This ranking has grown in importance in recent years given it’s the only global research ranking of its kind. Not only does our position on this ranking highlight our thought leadership in the competitive entrepreneurship space, it also affirms that the University’s strategic focus on leveraging our entrepreneurial spirit in everything we do continues to serve us well–from both an academic and research perspective. We don’t just talk about entrepreneurship at Syracuse University, we live it every day.”

Launched in 2009 by the at Texas Christian University (TCU), the TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings track research articles in entrepreneurship journals according to authorship and university affiliation. Syracuse University and the Whitman School were ranked based on publications by its faculty in three of the top entrepreneurship journals—Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal—over five years from 2018-2022.

The data for this ranking is not adjusted for faculty size. All counts are made at the university level; differentiations are not made between departments or other units. Only one affiliation per article is counted.

“We are pleased by the external validation that the Whitman School and our MBA program continue to receive through the rise in national rankings. This is another piece of evidence that our investments in ensuring that our students receive an outstanding education is valuable,” says Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. “While we recognize that rankings are not ends to themselves, the fact that the Bloomberg Businessweek rankings take into consideration a variety of factors that matter to us helps to reinforce that what we are doing is making an impact.”

Bloomberg Businessweek rankings rely on incoming student data (including diversity), placement success at graduation and surveys of the most recent graduating class, MBA alumni from 2015-17 and recruiters. The recent graduates and alumni evaluated Whitman on topics such as their learning experience, opportunities to network and emphasis on entrepreneurial skills in their programs.

“These rankings also continue to show Whitman’s upward trend over the past few years, as Whitman has improved from No. 82. These accomplishments further reflect the great team effort of the staff and faculty at Whitman to recruit top talent and support its students,” says McKelvie.

With the help of the business schools, Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 6,574 students, 10,347 alumni and 713 employers for this year’s ranking.

The complete 2023-24 rankings of 110 full-time MBA programs can be found here:

The complete methodology is available at��

“The challenges facing communities across the globe are increasingly complex and interconnected. We see this in the economic and educational aftershocks of the pandemic and the threats to infrastructure, security and climate justice created by a warming planet,” says David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School. “Now more than ever the world needs adaptable leaders who are engaged across diverse people, issue areas and interests. We know that no ranking provides a complete picture of performance; but we are proud to be among the schools being recognized by our peers for this work, and we look forward to our continued good work together.”

The Best Public Affairs Schools rankings are based solely on surveys of deans, directors and department chairs representing 269 �������ٱ��’s programs in public affairs and administration. Each school is numerically ranked by peer school leadership on a 5-point scale, with the average score determining the school’s overall rank. Additionally, survey respondents can nominate up to 15 schools for excellence in 12 subspecialties, with the number of nominations determining each school’s position in the ranking. Unlike rankings for other disciplines, the public affairs ranking does not look at performance indicator inputs (such as test scores) or outputs (such as hiring salaries).

This year, the Maxwell School is highly ranked across ten subspecialty categories, including:

• Public Management and Leadership
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Finance and Budgeting
• Public Policy Analysis
• Local Government Management
• International Global Policy and Administration
• Environmental Policy and Management
• Social Policy
• Urban Policy
• Information and Technology Management

“For anyone looking to make a difference in the community—locally, regionally, domestically or internationally—there’s a Maxwell program to fuel your passion and develop your effectiveness,” says Colleen Heflin, associate dean, chair and professor of public administration and international affairs. “We measure our success by the important work our graduates do as leaders in the fields of public policy, public administration and international affairs; the recognition and renown of our faculty members in their fields of expertise; and the vibrancy of our academic environment, including our students, who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and areas of interest.”

Central to the school’s growth is its continued investment in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility—in both its learning and research environments and in its public impact. The Maxwell School is home to that work to shed light on a range of issues, including environmental sustainability; autonomous systems policy; population health and aging; law and security; conflict resolution; democracy and journalism; global affairs; regional studies; and more.

Among Maxwell’s newest research centers is in Washington, D.C., a joint effort with the S.I. Newhouse School for Public Communications to promote nonpartisan, evidence-based research and to convene civic dialogue around polarizing issues. The institute is led by veteran journalist Margaret Talev, who joined the University as Kramer Director in January 2023.

Also joining the Maxwell community this semester as director of the is computer and cognitive sciences expert Hamid Ekbia, who has been appointed University Professor in the Maxwell School. Ekbia will engage researchers across campus to better understand the societal impacts of emerging technologies and to help shape the policy, legal and ethical frameworks guiding their proliferation.

Meanwhile, the , home to the new Policy Design Studio, launched last year under the leadership of its founding director Saba Siddiki, associate professor of public administration and international affairs. The center helps public service leaders evaluate the effectiveness of their policies and promotes stakeholder engagement in the policy design process.

“The Maxwell community strives every day to make a public impact with our teaching, research and applied work. The school’s excellence is fueled by the creativity and talent of its faculty, students and staff, as well as the continued support of its global alumni,” says Van Slyke. “They are what has made it such a special place to work, learn and study for 99 years, and what propels us into the future.”

Poets&Quants’ ranking is based on three components, weighted equally (33.3% each):

• The quality and diversity of students enrolling in a program
• The quality of the experience of the students (based on the feedback of young alumni)
• The career placement outcomes of graduating students

According to Nathan Allen, staff writer at Poets&Quants, the 2023 ranking of undergraduate business schools resulted from significant time and effort in putting together a fair and thorough approach. Admission standards, the academic experience and employment outcomes from data specific to each business program — not the overall university it is attached to – were equally weighed. That is an important distinction because gathering such information as average SAT scores and starting salaries and bonuses, among other things, is not readily available anywhere else. Admission standards, an assessment of the academic experience, and employment outcomes of a business program are critical factors in the quality of the educational experience.��These facts validate the ranking prospective students and parents use in determining the best schools to apply to.

“We are very proud of this latest achievement for Whitman. Our consistent No. 34 ranking is based on making solid progress in all key areas of Whitman’s undergraduate program. In addition, we have matched our highest ranking to date, which is a significant achievement. Our peer and aspirational schools are also investing in these areas,” says Alex McKelvie, interim dean of the Whitman School.

Poets&Quants’ ranking continues to reflect Whitman’s areas of emphasis, such as ensuring that it brings in highly-talented and diverse students and strengthening the academic experience through curricular innovations and experiential learning programming.

Whitman’s career services team facilitated a 96%��placement rate six months after graduation for the Class of 2022 — Whitman’s highest placement rate and starting salary on record. McKelvie adds, “This shows that Whitman graduates are in high demand and that we have helped our students attain outstanding positions to launch their careers. We had a great entering class this year in terms of size, academic quality and diversity. Our alumni also provided positive feedback on their academic and co-curricular experiences at Whitman.”

For more information about the Whitman School’s undergraduate program, visit��our .

About the Whitman School

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University inspires students for a world of accelerating change. Offering B.S., MBA., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, all accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Whitman School’s faculty includes internationally known scholars and researchers, as well as successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Whitman continues to be ranked among the nation’s top business schools by U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. To learn more about the Whitman School of Management, visit��.

The AACSB-accredited business management degree, which represents a partnership between the College of Professional Studies and the Whitman School of Management, is ranked No. 8 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs (No. 5 in private schools), while Syracuse University additionally earned a ranked spot (No. 13) for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans (No. 3 in private schools).

This is the highest ranking Syracuse University has achieved in the history of its online undergraduate programs.

“Our rapid movement through the U.S. News rankings is a direct result of Syracuse University’s commitment to quality, rigor, high-touch student support and distinctive excellence in online education,” says Michael Frasciello, dean of the College of Professional Studies. “And while the rankings are a confirmation of our excellence, the more important measures are found in the data – in the dramatically expanded access we are creating to Syracuse University; in the dramatically increasing numbers of military-connected students we are serving; in our exceedingly high credit transfer rates, and our rapidly increasing persistence and graduation rates. To be more precise, our success in this year’s rankings are a direct correlation to the increasing numbers of diverse students who are transforming their lives with a Syracuse University education through our online programs.”

Syracuse University currently offers 10 market-sensitive , as well as eight through the College of Professional Studies.

The maintained its top 10 ranking from last year. “The Whitman School of Management is very proud of our partnership with the College of Professional Studies. This most recent accolade helps to underscore the strength and potential of joint programs, where we leverage the areas of expertise of both partners in better support of our students,” offered Alex McKelvie, interim dean of the Whitman School.

The University’s No. 13 ranking as Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans is a recognition of Syracuse University’s commitment to being the best school for veterans, active military and military-connected students, jumping 27 spots from last year’s rankings. Syracuse is the only R1 private university in the Northeast that offers online and residential part-time undergraduate study to active-duty military, guard and reservists at their respective tuition assistance (TA) rates beyond the member’s annual benefit. This means active-duty and reserve students pay no more than $250 per credit (or the current DoD TA rate) after they expend their annual TA allotment.

U.S. News & World Report ranks over 350 public and private U.S. online bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on multiple measures of academic quality alongside factors of program delivery and effectiveness of awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable amount of time. Ranks are based on methodology used by the publication that includes student engagement, services and technologies, faculty credentials and training, in addition to expert opinion provided by high-ranking academic officials which help account for the intangible factors that affect program quality that are not captured by statistics. For more information about the methodology, visit .

U.S. News & World Report college and program rankings are considered to be one of the premier rankings of U.S. higher education institutions. The full rankings, released earlier on Tuesday, are available on the U.S. News & World Report website.

The ranks No. 1 in the 2023 rankings. This year, Maxwell shares the top ranking with Indiana University’s Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

The Best Public Affairs Schools rankings are based solely on surveys of deans, directors and department chairs representing 270 �������ٱ��’s programs in public affairs and administration. The survey has been administered 12 times over 27 years; the Maxwell School has ranked No. 1 in every survey except one.

“As the first school of its kind, Maxwell’s reputation is built on a tradition of innovative excellence by our social science, public administration and international affairs faculty and the school’s alumni,” says David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School. “I’m delighted that their work receives the recognition of our peers and proud to be part of the NASPAA [Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration] community of scholars dedicated to advancing the discipline and preparing the next generation of public service leaders.”

In addition to the overall rank, the school ranked highly across a wide range of subspecialties within public affairs, retaining top positions in Public Management and Leadership (No. 1), Nonprofit Management (No. 2), and Public Finance and Budgeting (No. 2) and—notably—moving up from No. 11 to No. 6 in Environmental Policy and Management.

Public Affairs Subspecialty Rankings

• No. 1 Public Management and Leadership
• No. 2 Nonprofit Management
• No. 2 Public Finance and Budgeting
• No. 3 Information and Technology Management
• No. 6 Local Government Management
• No. 6 Environmental Policy and Management
• No. 7 Public Policy Analysis
• No. 9 International Global Policy and Administration
• No. 14 Urban Policy
• No. 15 Social Policy

Adding to its significant research and teaching expertise in environmental policy—including faculty affiliated with its and the in Energy and Environmental Policy, the Maxwell School recently added a new undergraduate double-major program in , and a new named professorship—the . In August 2021, Jay Golden was appointed the inaugural professor, launching the Dynamic Sustainability Lab at the Maxwell School to examine the impacts of new technologies, policies and strategies aimed at meeting sustainability commitments.

Also this year, the Maxwell School launched new accelerated bachelor’s to �������ٱ��’s programs, in which highly qualified undergraduates can apply to earn a professional �������ٱ��’s degree from one of Maxwell’s highly regarded programs: a or with just one additional year of study inclusive of an internship.

“As the Maxwell School approaches its 100th anniversary in 2024, we continue to look for ways to develop knowledge, innovate our teaching and lead across public affairs issues,” says Van Slyke. “In the coming months, I look forward to announcing new research initiatives that address pressing issues and support our shared mission to make a better world for all.”

The U.S. News & World Report rankings methodology relies on three main categories, Quality Assessment (40%), Placement Success (35%) and Student Selectivity (25%). The Whitman School saw increases in two out of three of those categories for 2023.

“We are extremely proud of this latest achievement for our school. Our move to No. 57 is largely based on the strength of our admissions, curricular and co-curricular innovation, and placement efforts. We capitalized on student interest and were successful at attracting a very select class of graduate students,” says Dean Eugene Anderson. “Our career services team was able to facilitate an 87% placement rate at three months for the Class of 2021 versus 60% for the previous year’s graduates. Our reputation as a top school for MBA education among our peer schools and recruiters also remains high.”

“We have made significant investments into our MBA program over the past few years. These investments are paying off, as evidenced by these new generationally high rankings,” says Alexander McKelvie, associate dean for undergraduate and �������ٱ��’s education and professor of entrepreneurship. “The increasing demand for our graduates is a reflection of the high-quality students that we are enrolling and the excellent academic experience that we are providing them, both inside the classroom and through our experiential programs in NYC and elsewhere. I believe some of our more recent investments, such as our WIRE initiative on professional certifications, the Whitman Challenge emphasizing experiential learning, new elective course offerings, and STEM designation will continue to prepare students for their careers ahead.” says

Syracuse University has ranked as one of the top universities in the nation when it comes to online undergraduate education, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Syracuse University’s AACSB-accredited business management degree, which represents a partnership between the College of Professional Studies and the Whitman School of Management, is ranked No. 8 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs, while Syracuse University additionally earned ranked spots for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (No. 59) and Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans (No. 40).

“The recognition of our online bachelor’s programs is exceptional, given that our first year of eligibility to be ranked was 2021. Our online business management degree launched in fall 2021 and was immediately recognized as a top-10 program,” says Michael Frasciello, dean of the College of Professional Studies.

Syracuse University currently offers 10 market-sensitive online undergraduate degrees, as well as eight online undergraduate credit certificates. “As our online undergraduate portfolio grows to meet current and emerging career and industry needs, we will remain focused on delivering a differentiated, accessible and high-quality online student experience,” says Frasciello.

The student experience starts with high-touch admissions advising, to include financial aid counseling. Syracuse University’s high rate of acceptance and selectivity (two key criteria in the U.S. News ranking methodology) are a function of the University’s approach to online student success. During admissions counseling, inadmissible students are encouraged to enroll as non-matriculated students. Under the guidance and support of dedicated student success advisors, these students complete one to three courses as non-matriculated students, demonstrating to themselves and to the University that they can succeed and grow at Syracuse University. They are then encouraged to formally apply, bringing their credits forward into their degree plan.

“Our holistic treatment of the entire online student experience is validated by the U.S. News rankings,” says Frasciello. “We do not limit our definition of the online student experience to the course environment. We engage the student as a learner outside of the course space beginning when they first inquire about our programs.”

The University’s top 40 ranking as Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans is a recognition of Syracuse University’s commitment to being the best school for veterans, active military and military-connected students. Syracuse is the only R1 private university in the Northeast that offers online and residential part-time undergraduate study to active-duty military, guard and reservists at their respective tuition assistance (TA) rates beyond the member’s annual benefit. This means active-duty and reserve students pay no more than $250 per credit (or the current DoD TA rate) after they expend their annual TA allotment.

To learn more about continuing online education, visit .

The Poets & Quants’ rankings methodology relies on three categories equally relating to Admissions Standards, Employment Outcomes at Graduation and Academic Experience based on a survey of young alumni. In each of these categories, Whitman was rated higher than in all previous years.

“We are very proud of this latest achievement for our school. Our move to No. 34 is largely based on the strength of our admissions and placement efforts,” says Dean Eugene Anderson. “We capitalized on a surge of prospective student interest during the past two years, and our career services team was able to facilitate a 90% placement rate at three months for the Class of 2021 versus 77% for the previous year’s graduates. Our recent alumni also provided positive feedback on ‘significant experiences’ such as meaningful global immersion and the wide variety of experiential learning opportunities we offer. While rankings are imperfect, they’re also important and moving up in a relatively well-regarded poll is a nice affirmation of the great work that Whitman is doing.”

“These rankings accurately reflect our school’s areas of emphasis such as ensuring that we bring in highly talented and diverse students, strengthening the academic experience through curricular innovations and co-curricular programming like the Goodman IMPRESS program, and helping students acquire jobs aligned with their career goals. These rankings thereby reflect the great team effort of the faculty and staff at Whitman in earning this new accolade,” says Alexander McKelvie, associate dean for undergraduate and �������ٱ��’s education and professor of entrepreneurship.

The R1 distinction is based on an examination of 2019-2020 data. Criteria for research activity includes such factors as total research expenditures, full-time faculty and research staff, and number of postdoctoral fellows and doctoral degree conferrals. Syracuse University is one of 39 private doctoral universities classified as R1.

The Carnegie Classification, created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and first published in 1973, is the widely accepted industry standard for classifying schools by higher education researchers and others. The U.S. Department of Education and many higher education associations use the classifications to organize data as well as determine a school’s eligibility for grant funding. The classifications are also used by U.S. News & World Report in grouping institutions by type for its popular Best Colleges rankings guide.

For more information, visit the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education��.

Described as an “objective snapshot of achievement,” Fordham’s rankings measure a law school’s performance in intercollegiate trial competitions in each academic year, starting with 2016-17. Points are allocated for semifinal and better finishes in single tournament national competitions and major regionals.

Third-year law student Kenneth Knight (left) and Andrew Weekes L’20 compete in the finals of the College of Law’s 8th Annual Bond, Schoeneck & King Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition in 2019.

Syracuse’s seventh-place ranking comes after a notable year for the College of Law’s advocacy program. High-profile team and individual successes included winning the regionals of the National Moot Court Competition and the Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition; advancing two teams to the National Trial Competition; winning the New York State Tiffany Cup for the second year in a row; and invitations to the prestigious Top Gun and Tournament of Champions competitions.

Additionally, the College of Law hosted three intercollegiate competitions in fall 2019, including the first annual Syracuse National Trial Competition.

“Our students delivered great results throughout the year, and their hard work and superb trial skill are recognized in our top 10 national ranking,” says Professor Todd Berger, faculty director of advocacy programs. “Volunteer coaches are a big part of our success. I am deeply grateful to our alumni and friends who take time out of their busy schedules to teach our students how to be the best advocates they can be, preparing them not only for intense competition but for their careers as effective courtroom advocates for their clients.”

“Congratulations to Professor Berger, and above all, to the students and graduates of our stellar advocacy program and the Travis H.D. Lewin Advocacy Honors Society,” says Dean Craig M. Boise. “What a year it has been! Although not a complete measure of our entire program, our Trial Competition Performance rank rightly sheds a bright light on the sharp skills and unwavering dedication of our student competitors, as well as their coaches and supporters across the entire College of Law community.”

The high placement in the Fordham Law Trial Competition Performance Rankings is just the latest recognition of the College of Law’s renowned advocacy program. In its 2021 rankings, U.S. News & World Report places Syracuse’s Advocacy Program at No. 15 in the nation, up from 27th for 2020.

The University offers����(B.F.A.) ���Ի�����(M.F.A.) degrees in film through the��, as well as����(B.S.) ���Ի�����(M.A.) degrees in television, radio and film through the��. The B.F.A./M.F.A. programs focus on independent filmmaking, providing hands-on education on the film production process from development to post-production (scriptwriting, budgeting, pre-production and storyboarding, cinematography, directing, sound design and post-production, including 2D and 3D animation), while the B.S./M.A. programs allow students to customize their program of study according to their career interests, focusing on areas like screenwriting, scripted series, documentary, sports, music, media innovation and others. All of the film study options emphasize visual storytelling.

VPA recently launched a new B.F.A. film curriculum that allows students to have a hands-on filmmaking experience the moment they arrive at the University. The program also added Essay Film, Film and Sci-Fi and Script Analysis courses. A new Film History Survey course studies and explores films, filmmakers, and the politics and historical frameworks of various film movements from the 1960s to the present; this class takes an anti-sexist, anti-racist and international approach to cinema history.

The Newhouse School continues to expand its filmmaking curriculum across communications disciplines, technologies, industry sectors and schools of study, including TV, radio, podcasting, XR, VFX, production design, business, entrepreneurship and innovation—all grounded in a human storytelling model of diversity, inclusion and equity.

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“The online computing �������ٱ��’s programs offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science allow students to work full time while developing skills they can immediately apply to careers in tech,” says Jae C. Oh, chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the David G. Edelstein Professor for Broadening Participation. “Our online curricula mirror the close interactions of our on-campus programs and are every bit as rigorous. It is encouraging to see the quality of our programs reflected in these respected rankings.”

“The iSchool is gratified to receive this recognition of our high-quality distance education programs from U.S. News,” says Victoria Williams, director of online education and post traditional education at the iSchool. “Our online programs are strong and attract working professionals from around the world. The iSchool’s interdisciplinary and applied-learning approach means that students can customize a degree to gain the skills needed to meet their career goals and immediately apply what they’re learning in the classroom to their professional roles. We’re proud that our programs remain highly ranked as the field continues to be competitive,” she says.

College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean J. Cole Smith notes, “We are proud to see this recognition for all the hard work and dedication our faculty have put into their online course offerings. We are committed to providing all students with an outstanding experience that will advance their skills and career, and our online programs are an outstanding option for many people.”

iSchool Dean Rajiv Dewan adds, “There is a long record of groundbreaking work being done at Syracuse University’s iSchool. This 2020 ranking underscores that standing as well as the school’s ongoing commitment to innovation in the digital age. The iSchool is exceptional at offering today’s students and professionals the kinds of education and experiences they will need for successful careers in information policy, information behavior, information management, information systems, information technology, information services, data analytics, enterprise data systems and library science.”

Distance, Veteran Strengths

Syracuse University and its College of Engineering and Computer Science and iSchool are recognized as leaders in both distance education and in educational programming designed for military and veteran student audiences.

• Across all iSchool online programs today, the percentage of military and veteran students enrolled is 18 percent.
• The College of Engineering and Computer Science’s cybersecurity programs have been ranked as No.1 on Military Times’ rankings in both 2017 and 2018.
• The iSchool has been at the leading edge of distance learning for three decades, first offering online courses in 1993.
• iSchool online graduate programs offer the same curriculum and faculty in teaching roles as in its on-campus program and faculty all receive specialized training in online pedagogy. They have direct contact with students enrolled in online courses. The iSchool’s online programs offer limited immersion requirements, and students can fulfill them at several different times during the year.
• Both the iSchool and the College of Engineering and Computer Science are leaders in education in computer information technology educational programming for the .
• Years ago, programs were initiated that were especially geared to veterans pursuing post-military careers, applying the leadership experience they gained in the military and guiding them in the transition to civilian life.
• Syracuse University’s record of veteran education dates to World War II; it has a current standing as the No. 1 private institution for veteran learning, according to Military Times.

For its report, schools are evaluated on five general categories: engagement with the online student; faculty credentials and training; expert opinion (from a survey of high-ranking academic officials in information technology); services and technologies that the program provides; and student excellence. U.S. News says the rankings “offer the information needed to identify programs that best suit life and career goals of graduate students, and the top programs not only demonstrate strong academics but also create learning environments that are particularly well-suited to remote students.”

The story was written by Alex Dunbar and Diane Stirling.

The M.S. in architecture program’s class of 2018 thesis review.

Syracuse Architecture’s master of science (M.S.) in architecture program has been selected as the No. 22 (No. 7 in the U.S.) by Best Architecture Masters (BAM).

The Spain-based independent research platform selected 30 universities around the world from the best architecture schools in the to be compared and evaluated for the 2019 edition of its annual ranking.

BAM’s team of experts evaluated each school based on focused on quality and internationality of faculty, alumni and postgraduate program. Other essential variables for a program to be considered prestigious—such as relation with other universities, teaching approach, job opportunities and networking, publications and facilities—were also taken into account.

“Thanks to this methodology we are able to establish criteria to effectively and objectively compare study plans that, despite being different, are focused on the academic development of better architects,” notes BAM.

With a points, Syracuse Architecture’s M.S. in architecture program tied for the No. 22 spot alongside Universidade de São Paulo’s master in architectural design.

Under the leadership of , assistant professor and coordinator of the M.S. program, Syracuse Architecture’s Design | Energy | Futures research and design program has built a strong, global reputation since its inception in 2015.

Specifically targeted to individuals holding a professional degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design or urban planning, the program has attracted a diverse population of students from nearly a dozen countries over the past five years and at least one Fulbright Scholar each year.

The 30-credit-hour, three-semester concentrated curriculum is structured around a highly focused core of coursework including studios, research seminars and a capstone research and design project that collectively expand upon students’ architectural knowledge of energy and the built environment.

At the heart of the program, students are able to embrace the complex multi-disciplinary nature of architecture in the 21st century by exploring individual research and design interests supported by and from across the University and around the world.

“Our M.S. program aims to build the integration between design and research, and the bridge between academia and industry,” says Wang.

Student projects ranging across many scales—from urban design to high-performance buildings, from VR and computational simulation to material research and product design—have been recognized in the academy and industry and have won numerous international design and research awards including: second place in the Low Carbon City Future Center design competition (2015), winner of the Joan B. Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry Competition (2017), second place in (2018) and third place in the (2019).

“Every one of my studios has been exhibited and published,” says Wang, whose students have displayed their design proposals in top exhibitions worldwide such as the Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (2017), Venice Architecture Biennale (2018) and Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism (2019).

Helping to strengthen Syracuse Architecture’s ,’ Wang has also worked to expand the geographical reach of the job market beyond the U.S. by creating a network of internship and employment opportunities at top architecture offices in Asia for graduates. Students in the Design | Energy | Futures program have been successfully placed at AECOM, Perkins Eastman and URBANUS, among others.

“The M.S. in architecture program has been a great success,” says School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks. “Building on that success, we are launching another master of science in architecture program next fall in New York City focused on real estate development. The curriculum and programming of the Syracuse Architecture NYC program at the Fisher Center, which includes approximately 30 undergraduate students each semester, has focused on real estate the last four years. With the support of the Fetner Family Initiative, the program has expanded and is now providing a variety of experiential learning opportunities to Syracuse Architecture and Whitman School students. The new, real estate-focused M.S. program will compliment and augment work we are already doing at the Fisher Center, and provide students interested in sustainable, resilient real estate development an opportunity to work on research and projects in collaboration with architecture and real estate firms in the city.”

To learn more about Syracuse Architecture’s M.S. in architecture program, visit .

“The research enterprise is essential to Syracuse University’s aspiration to be recognized internationally as a student-focused and globally relevant center for discovery and innovation,” says Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. “By continuing to focus on and invest in faculty, graduate and undergraduate research, we are attracting the best and the brightest to our campus, building research capabilities in key areas and advancing our academic strategic plan. I am grateful to all those who contributed in some way to securing our position on this most prestigious list.”

The R1 distinction is an indicator of “very high research activity” and is based on an examination of 2016-2017 data. Criteria for research activity includes such factors as research and development expenditures, research staff and number of doctoral conferrals. Syracuse University is one of only 34 private doctoral universities classified as R1.

Vice President for Research John Liu says the R1 distinction remains a critical affirmation of the University’s commitment to scholarship, creativity and innovation. “It acknowledges the impressive work that our faculty are already doing and inspires us to continue to build on the momentum by investing in new research activity and in our focus on the importance of relevant research in the hiring of faculty scholars.”

Stephen Masiclat, professor of new media management in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and chair of the Senate Research Committee, says the retention of the R1 classification is the result of a great deal of work done across the University.

“In the Faculty Senate Research Committee, we’ve seen the leadership of our Vice President of Research John Liu in new research initiatives like the CUSE Grants and the new post-doctoral hiring program. We’ve also seen eager participation in new efforts across the campus to enlarge the research enterprise—from the new undergraduate research office to the campuswide cluster hires in exciting new areas. Retaining our R1 ranking is great news, but it’s no surprise.”

Jamie Winders, professor and chair of geography in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the former chair of the Senate Research Committee, echoed Masiclat’s sentiment.

“Retaining R1 status is great for all parts of our campus, especially our students. We know that hands-on research opportunities have profound impacts on both graduate and undergraduate students. R1 status recognizes the centrality of the research mission to all that we do at Syracuse University, including our work with students,” says Winders.

The Carnegie Classification, created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and first published in 1973, is the widely accepted industry standard for classifying schools by higher education researchers and others. The U.S. Department of Education and many higher education associations use the classifications to organize data as well as determine a school’s eligibility for grant money. The classifications are also used by U.S. News & World Report in grouping institutions by type for its popular Best Colleges rankings guide.

For more information, visit the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education .

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, visit .

“It is a proud day for the Orange family,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud. “We remain steadfast in our efforts to be the ‘best place for veterans’ and military-connected students and are grateful that Military Times recognizes this commitment. I am also thankful to the thousands of veterans, service members and family members who have selected Syracuse as their higher education community. Their great service to our country is most appreciated and there will always be a place for them at Syracuse University.”

The Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 rankings are an editorially independent news project that evaluates the many factors that help make colleges and universities a good fit for service members, veterans and their families to include academic outcomes, veteran culture on campus, support services, special policies and accommodations and financial incentives. Military Times also considers data from the departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense and Education. Roughly 500 colleges took part in this year’s survey with just 137 making the list.

“This ranking reflects the hard work and commitment of many at Syracuse University,” says Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation. “Our goal to be the ‘best place for veterans’ and military-connected students is prioritized across campus. The ranking is a testament to the collaboration among faculty, staff, students and alumni and the shared willingness to go the extra mile for those who served our country.”

Since Chancellor Syverud took office and made the commitment to be the “best place for veterans” among his strategic initiatives, veteran and military-connected enrollment on campus has grown over 500 percent and the campus community has launched several initiatives to improve the military-connected student experience, including the following:

• Establishment of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA)
• Expanded capabilities of the Office of Veteran Success (OVS)
• Unlimited participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program allowing Post-9/11 GI Bill students to receive additional funding to cover required tuition and fees
• Dedicated veteran career services, advising and resources
• Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) Program
• One of only 15 Pat Tillman Foundation University Partners recognized for innovative veteran services, strong culture of support for military veterans and spouses, and rigorous academic programs

The University will further its commitment to the veteran and military-connected community with the construction of the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC), a first-of-its-kind multi-use facility dedicated to advancing academic research, programming and community-connected innovation serving the social, economic and wellness concerns of the nation’s veterans and families. The NVRC is scheduled to open in 2020.

Other University initiatives designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and their families include programs offered by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, including the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, other entrepreneurship training programs, career preparation and training through the Onward to Opportunity program, community-based care coordination through AmericaServes, and the Syracuse Veterans’ Writing Group, among many others.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

“We’re proud to receive the recognition of our peers across so many categories of excellence—10 specialties ranked in the top 10—as we pursue our mission to provide the very best professional education for our students,” says David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School. “The strength of Maxwell’s professional programs has always been in its flexibility and diversity, drawing not only on the breadth of expertise of its public administration and policy faculty but also its award-winning social science disciplinary scholars.”

In the Best Graduate School of Public Affairs category, Maxwell is ranked No. 2. The school has��consistently held the number one or number two spot since the rankings began in 1995.

Among specialty areas, Maxwell remains ranked No. 1 for Public Management and Leadership, and climbs to No. 2 in the areas of Nonprofit Management, Public Finance and Budgeting, and Information Technology and Management.

The range and versatility of Maxwell’s program is reflected also in its very strong standing among two new categories: the school ranks No. 5 in the area of International/Global Policy and No. 6 in the area of Local Government Management.

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“It’s gratifying to see the Maxwell School earn the high regard of its peers across the spectrum of specializations, especially in areas where the university is making strategic commitments, such as internationalization,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud.

The U.S. News public affairs program rankings are based on a reputational survey of deans, directors and department chairs representing 282 �������ٱ��’s programs in public affairs and administration, with a response rate of 49 percent.

About the Maxwell School (@MaxwellSU)

��is Syracuse University’s home for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and research in the social sciences, public policy, public administration and international relations. It is consistently ranked among America’s top����(U.S. News & World Report), offering highly regarded����alongside advanced scholarly degrees in the social sciences; and it is also home to Syracuse University’s�� across the social sciences.

Maxwell scholars conduct wide-ranging research through��, each focused on a topical area within public affairs, such as governance, social and economic policy, conflict and collaboration, public wellness, aging, energy and environment, national security, regional studies and more. For more information, please visit .

About Syracuse University

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The Office of Financial Literacy at Syracuse University has been ranked No. 2 among college financial literacy programs in the nation.

“Financial literacy is an important part of helping our students prepare for their future. The programs and efforts led by Financial Literacy Coordinator Derek Brainard and our peer coaches provide students with essential skills and tools that will help set a foundation for their success and financial independence. The Office of Financial Literacy is well-deserving of this recognition and I congratulate all those involved,” says Ryan Williams, senior associate vice president for enrollment in the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience.

The ranking specifically recognized two components of the Syracuse Smart Money program—the and the Smart Money Coaching Program, a peer-to-peer financial literacy coaching program. Students interested in becoming financial literacy coaches can through March 1.

“I am proud to be a part of the continued efforts at Syracuse University to provide financial wellness education to all students. The progress made in the past few years is a testament to the support for the initiative. The campus community’s promotion of financial wellness and the way so many have embraced the Syracuse Smart Money program undoubtedly contributed to this recognition. It truly is a collective achievement,” says Brainard.

For more information about financial literacy, peer coaching and resources, visit the .

For U.S. News’ online MBA rankings, statistical information on student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology was gathered between July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017. To compute the rankings, the weighted data from a reputation survey and statistical questionnaire were assigned point values and then summed into overall scores for each school. Those programs performing in the bottom 25 percent were not ranked.

MBA@Syracuse is Whitman’s premier distance-learning, part-time program for professionals and executives. Delivered in partnership with����the online program includes live, weekly, face-to-face sessions taught by Whitman professors in small seminar-style classes. The immersive course content features highly produced videos, quizzes, learning modules and other interactive media. Additionally, faculty and students have access to the MBA@Syracuse online learning platform and coursework on mobile apps.

MBA@Syracuse’s hybrid model allows students to develop collaborative relationships with faculty and peers while providing the flexibility to complete their MBA as they continue their career progression. The program offers electives in accounting, finance, marketing management, supply chain management, business analytics and entrepreneurship. MBA@Syracuse requires the completion of 54 credits, or roughly 18 courses in 11 week-long semesters, along with three in-person residencies in cities that are major centers of business, as well as on the Syracuse University campus.

Admission for MBA@Syracuse is selective; applicants need a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time professional experience. The GMAT is not required for applicants with more than five years of experience. Upcoming deadlines for admissions are Feb. 6 and May 8.

For more information, contact Whitman’s Graduate Programs office at 315.443.4327 or 1.844.SYR.4622, or visit��.

About Syracuse University

Founded��in 1870, Syracuse University is a private international research university��dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering student success through teaching��excellence,��rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary research. Comprising 11��academic schools and colleges, the University has a long legacy of excellence��in the liberal arts, sciences ���Ի���professional disciplines that prepares��students for the complex challenges and emerging opportunities of a rapidly��changing world. Students enjoy the resources of a 270-acre ma������campus ���Ի���extended campus venues in major national metropolitan hubs and across three��continents. Syracuse’s student body is among the most diverse for an��institution of its��kind across multiple dimensions, and students typically represent��all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Syracuse also has a long legacy of��supporting veterans and is home to��the nationally recognized Institute for��Veterans and Military Families, the first university-based institute in the��U.S. focused on addressing the unique needs of veterans and their��families.

At the iSchool, �������ٱ��’s degree programs in applied data science, information management and library and information science can be completed either on-campus or online.

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U.S. News “developed the Best Online Programs rankings to provide students with the tools to identify programs that offer top faculty, positive student engagement and generous support services, all of which are key to productive online learning,” the magazine said in a release.

At the iSchool, �������ٱ��’s degree programs ������,�������Ի�����can be completed either on-campus or online.

“We are pleased to receive this recognition for our online graduate programs from U.S. News,” says Susan Corieri, assistant dean for enrollment management at the iSchool. “We believe our programs are strong, and we have been a leader in the field of online learning for 25 years. We continue to grow and adapt our programs and curricula to best fit the changing needs of today’s digital learners.”

“We are pleased to be ranked highly again for the fifth year in this survey, as it continues to be increasingly competitive,” says Victoria Williams, director of online education at the iSchool.

“The iSchool’s online programs attract working professionals who are looking for the flexibility and access to faculty expertise we provide,” notes Williams. “Our online programs also allow us to draw from a pool of high-quality distance faculty members and instructors.”

Online program offerings at the iSchool have the same curriculum and faculty as their��corresponding on-campus programs. Faculty are trained in online pedagogy and have direct contact with students enrolled in online courses. With limited immersion requirements, students are able to learn virtually anytime, anywhere, earning their graduate degrees with flexible study schedules. This allows the iSchool to attract some of the best professionals in their related fields and the online classroom becomes an environment that enhances engagement and expands professional networks.

In addition to this latest online program ranking, the iSchool is ranked No. 2 in information systems for library and information schools in U.S. News��& World Report’s best graduate schools rankings (), and No. 6 for online computer information technology programs for veterans. The iSchool also ranked fourth for school library media, fourth in digital librarianship and fourth overall in the library and information science category.

About Syracuse University

Founded��in 1870, Syracuse University is a private international research university��dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering student success through teaching��excellence,��rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary research. Comprising 11��academic schools and colleges, the University has a long legacy of excellence��in the liberal arts, sciences ���Ի���professional disciplines that prepares��students for the complex challenges and emerging opportunities of a rapidly��changing world. Students enjoy the resources of a 270-acre ma������campus ���Ի���extended campus venues in major national metropolitan hubs and across three��continents. Syracuse’s student body is among the most diverse for an��institution of its��kind across multiple dimensions, and students typically represent��all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Syracuse also has a long legacy of��supporting veterans and is home to��the nationally recognized Institute for��Veterans and Military Families, the first university-based institute in the��U.S. focused on addressing the unique needs of veterans and their��families.

Poets&Quants for Undergrads ranked the Whitman School’s undergrduate program at No. 43 nationwide.

��compiled the 2017 rankings based on a representative survey of 6,288 recent graduates and school-reported data. Students were surveyed on aspects of admissions standards, academic experience and employment placement. According to John A. Byrne, founder and editor-in-chief,��Poets&Quants for Undergrads, the data for this exclusive ranking does not��exist together anywhere else in the world.

“This is the most thorough data-driven study of undergraduate business education ever undertaken,”��says Byrne. “At a time when parents and students are confronting ever-increasing tuition bills and levels of debt, the return-on-investment of a degree is more important than��ever. We measure those returns and it’s no wonder that more parents are encouraging their children to major in business. The best business��schools are a no-brainer investment because they are reporting record or near-record starting salaries and job placement for their graduates. What we’ve produced is an invaluable resource for students trying to make smart decisions about where to get the best education for a successful career.”

Undergraduate education at the Whitman School is about far more than traditional academic preparation.��It offers unique opportunities in and out of the classroom that build a rich, individualized educational experience full of real-world preparation and success. With majors ������,��,��,��,��,��,�������Ի���, students begin business classes in their first year and take 12 classes, taught by accomplished research faculty and seasoned practitioners, by the end of their second year. This allows many to pursue a����within Whitman or a dual major with the��,����or , significantly increasing their marketability to potential employers.

In addition to a rigorous educational experience, students gain the skills and experience employers seek, such as leadership and communication, through the Goodman����program. Using gamification and a four-“house” competitive model, students earn points while building skills for career success.��

Half of Whitman students study abroad, and 100 percent complete at least one internship. Additional experiential learning opportunities are provided through��, career exploration trips, client projects, a student business start-up incubator, 11 Bloomberg terminals and the $4 million student-run Orange Value Fund.

��The Whitman School’s dedicated����team helps students explore and prepare for careers, as well as internships and job placement. Ninety-one percent of the May 2017 graduates who were seeking a job were employed within 90 days of graduation with a median starting salary of $60,000.

The Whitman School’s entrepreneurship programs��rank in the top 25 in according to The Princeton Review.

“We are thrilled to remain among the best schools in the country for entrepreneurship, especially as we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week on campus,” says��, associate professor and department chair for entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Whitman. “It’s continued validation of our faculty and staff’s hard work to offer a rigorous, innovative entrepreneurship program for our students.”

�ճ����,��which last year taught a record-breaking 3,000 students at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, is unique through the creation of its four teaching tracks to prepare students for future careers in new venture creation, corporate entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and family business. This allows students to be well-suited for the unique challenges in any entrepreneurial setting, whether it is in new or old companies, small or large organizations, not-for-profits or family businesses.

“These colleges and business schools have superb entrepreneurship programs,” says Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief. “We highly recommend them to any applicant aspiring to launch a business. Their faculties are truly engaged in entrepreneurism. Their courses are rich with in-class and out-of-class experiential components, and the financial and networking support their students and programs receive via donors and alumni is extraordinary.”

The EEE����combines classroom time with experiential learning opportunities and real-world business practice. Culminating in a senior year capstone experience where all students start a high-growth new venture and present it to a panel of external judges, EEE students gain invaluable hands-on experiences through intensive and interactive group-oriented projects. The one-year����(MSE) program is designed for students who want a “mini-MBA” with a key focus on entrepreneurship. There is also a newly-created online �������ٱ��’s degree,��. Both programs offer a rigorous entrepreneurial immersion with a large number of hands-on experiential learning courses.

Aimed at developing the entrepreneur within, the����serves as the cornerstone of Whitman’s top-ranked����program, helping to facilitate entrepreneurial activity on campus, as well as across local and regional communities. A recipient of the��, the Falcone Center provides valuable entrepreneurial resources through the����business incubator, the����(Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) Business Center, the�������Ի� veteran’s entrepreneurship training, such as the����(EBV) program.

Information about The Princeton Review’s survey methodology and criteria for the rankings, plus its detailed profiles of the schools are also accessible at��.

��has earned a #23 ranking on����list naming the top 25 online MBA programs for 2018, accessible at��.

The online MBA program, delivered in partnership with����(NASDAQ: TWOU), includes live weekly classes taught by����award-winning faculty.

Between classes, students also engage in immersive course content developed by Whitman faculty, from documentary-style lessons to video case studies to interactive learning tools. Course content is designed to raise questions, describe theories and inspire ideas for later discussion. Students also attend multi-day domestic and international residencies providing them with the tangible experience and real-world connections they need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.

The Princeton Review’s list is the company’s third��annual ranking of online MBA programs that is based on both surveys of administrators at the schools and students enrolled in the schools’ online MBA programs.

The Princeton Review chose the schools for the list based on its surveys in 2016-2017 of 75 institutions offering online MBAs and of about 4,300 students enrolled in the online MBA programs. Data points were weighted in more than 60 unique fields to tally the final list. Criteria focused on five areas: academics, selectivity, faculty, technical platforms and career outcomes.

“We’re pleased to maintain our distinction as a top 25 online MBA program,” says Don Harter, associate dean for �������ٱ��’s programs at the Whitman School of Management. “We have a long history of providing a robust MBA curriculum combined with innovative technology to deliver the program anywhere in the world. While our students ‘bleed orange,’ they can experience Syracuse where they are, providing them the opportunity to learn from our on-campus, experienced faculty in a way that works best for them.”

The Princeton Review’s website feature, Best Business Schools 2018, offers in-depth profiles of the top 25 online MBA programs. In the MBA@Syracuse profile, the Princeton Review cites the program’s “fantastic residencies,” and quotes MBA@Syracuse students who explain, “These [] are the best part of the program. You are required to take three but most students take more.”

“We strongly recommend Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as an outstanding choice for anyone considering an online MBA,” says Robert Franek, Princeton Review editor-in-chief. “Its program is exceptionally strong both academically and in the many ways it maximizes technology that enables students to interact with and learn from its superlative faculty and students all over the world.”

Franek notes the deep satisfaction that Whitman School students the company surveyed and students at other top schools on the 2018 list reported about their online programs: “Ninety-nine percent told us they believe their online MBA will have a positive impact on their careers.”

The Princeton Review explains the methodology for its business school ranking lists at��.

The company is also known for its annual rankings of graduate and undergraduate schools offering the��, which lists Syracuse’s Whitman School at #17, and its annual rankings of colleges in dozens of categories it reports in its books.

Musical theater students in the Department of Drama’s recent production of “Crazy for You”

Backstage has listed the musical theater program in the ’ Department of Drama as one of “.”

According to Backstage, the list, which does not numerically rank the programs, is based on such criteria as skill-building, networking and performance opportunities, along with “interviews with experts.”

Among the factors that landed the Department of Drama on Backstage’s list was its partnership with Syracuse Stage, which allows students to learn from, network with and perform alongside professionals, and the Tepper Semester, an immersion program that provides seniors with the opportunity to work closely with an accomplished faculty of professional artists in New York City.

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The undergraduate bachelor of architecture professional degree program has consistently ranked in the top 10 every year since 2004. The graduate program repeats in the top 20, this year ranked at the No. 19 position.

The rankings are based on a professional practice survey completed by nearly 3,000 leading architecture and design firms, as well as 215 deans and academic chairs, on which schools “best prepare students for a future in the profession and designing a sustainable future.”

Syracuse Architecture also received special “top 10” accolades in six architecture design education focus areas deemed valuable by hiring professionals: communication and presentation skills; construction materials and methods; design technologies; interdisciplinary studies; project planning and management; and practice management.

“We’re grateful for this honor,” says Dean Michael Speaks. “So much of what contributes to our success is the high level of dedication and diversity throughout the school. Our faculty are deeply engaged and committed to helping students gain the professional expertise and discipline needed to face contemporary��challenges on a global scale.”

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The same study also ranked the top 25 leading contribution authors in entrepreneurship research;��, Al Berg Professor of Entrepreneurship, ranks #5.

The study, recently published in the��, performed an analysis based on nearly 192,000 citations on more than 2,100 entrepreneurship articles published from 2002 to 2013 in entrepreneurship journals, as well as top management journals.

“This ranking is a real feather in our cap, knowing that the majority of articles reviewed by the study appear in specialty entrepreneurship journals,” says��, associate dean for research and Ph.D. programs at the Whitman School. “It is evident that the EEE department, and its faculty, is truly making an impact on the niche field of entrepreneurship. They are leading the way domestically and globally through their entrepreneurship research.”

The Whitman School’s����recently published its��, which includes its research accomplishments from the previous year. Dozens of publications are highlighted, including many co-authored by doctoral students. What’s more, the department combines its scholarship with outreach through its��, which leads the way in providing experiential opportunities for students across Syracuse University who are interested in entrepreneurship.

For more information on EEE at Whitman, visit��.

Additionally, U.S. News ranked universities overall; Syracuse University was ranked #61, #29 best for veterans.

“Our undergraduate program is continuing to gain traction,” says��, dean of the Whitman School. “While we are certainly pleased to be in the top 50, we’re not satisfied. We are working diligently to improve the experience we provide to our students on campus and to provide excellent opportunities for their careers upon graduation.”

The U.S. News & World Report undergraduate business program rankings were����of business school deans and senior faculty at undergraduate business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Deans and faculty were surveyed in spring 2017.

A scene from the Department of Drama’s production of “Nine” in the 2016-17 season

The University’s theater design and technology program is located in the ’ Department of Drama and combines classroom and hands-on learning experiences. Students interested primarily in design can specialize in such areas as set design, costume design and lighting design. Students interested in the technical aspects of theater can explore scene construction or painting, lighting, properties, costumes or sound design.

According to OnStage, Syracuse’s program ranked high because of the department’s facilities and “the opportunity to design Department of Drama main stage productions and work collaboratively with faculty directors and designers—and with the professional staff and company of Syracuse Stage—to see designs realized by a professional production team.”

The list is part of OnStage’s ongoing series of rankings of degrees in the drama field.

Ezekiel Edmonds and cast in the SU Drama Department production of “Nine” (Photo by Mike Davis)

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the ’ Department of Drama among the in its May 24 issue.

��The department was ranked no. 4, jumping four spots from its no. 8 ranking last year. The department has moved steadily up THR’s annual rankings since 2012.

��“The department’s rise from the top 20 to the top five in just five years is a tribute to the sustained excellence of its faculty and staff and to the hard work of students in all our programs of study,” says Ralph Zito, professor and chair.

��The article cited the ability for students to earn Equity points during their education, thanks to the department’s affiliation with Syracuse Stage, an outstanding Equity theater company located in the same theater complex. THR also listed four of the department’s successful alumni: Taye Diggs ’93, Vera Farmiga ’95, Frank Langella ’59 and Vanessa Williams ’85.

��“We take great pride in the accomplishments of all of our alumni,” says Zito. “In addition to the established names mentioned in the article, rising stars such as Patti Murin ’02, Josh Young ’03, Clarence Derwent Award winner Will Pullen ’13, Tony Award-winner Jessie Mueller ’05 and countless other graduates too numerous to mention continue to distinguish themselves in all areas of the entertainment industry.”

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This was the first time that Military Times evaluated cybersecurity programs. The rankings are based on academic rigor and efforts to recruit and work with veterans at colleges and universities.

“The strength of cybersecurity education at Syracuse University stems from our belief that technology, policy and people must work in tandem to keep America safe—the theme of the interdisciplinary curricula in our��,” says Teresa Dahlberg, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “The men and women that defend our country are ideally suited to master the skills needed to protect us from devastating attacks on our computing networks and infrastructure.”

Syracuse University is routinely recognized for its work to welcome veterans to its campus and programs. In 2016, the College of Engineering and Computer Science earned the from the American Society of Engineering Education.

Currently, the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 ranking places Syracuse University as the No. 1 private school in the country for service members, military veterans and their families.

“Syracuse University has a 100-year history of providing opportunity and empowerment to veterans,” says Mike Haynie, vice chancellor of strategic initiatives and innovation, executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Whitman School. “Through IVMF education and career training programs, and their military experience, our students are uniquely qualified, particularly in this critical cyber defense field, to pursue successful careers and make immediate impacts in one of the most highly sought-after careers in the country.”

Cybersecurity at the University addresses an acute need in the military, government and industry sectors for specialists in key aspects of cybersecurity. The programs challenge students to develop solutions for today’s issues and future threats.

The cybersecurity programs include the undergraduate Cyber Engineering Semester in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory to immerse students in cybersecurity training. About half of the students are ROTC cadets. Additional programs are the , and in cybersecurity in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Cybersecurity is a rapidly developing field. A recently estimated that the market will grow from $75 billion in 2015 to $170 billion by 2020. In 2015, about 209,000 cybersecurity jobs in the United States were unfilled, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

In creating the list, Military Times weighted academic performance as one of the top factors for the ranking. The remaining factors included the number of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited computer science programs, the number of Centers of Academic Excellence designations, and the proportion of degrees awarded at a school that fall under computer science and computer security, respectively.

Data was provided by schools in the survey, as well as federal data and public information specific to computer science and cybersecurity. Federal data came from the U.S. Departments of Defense, Education and Veterans Affairs.

To see the full rankings and survey methodology, click .

The University Singers performing in Setnor Auditorium

The ’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music was ranked No. 21 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the “.”

The article noted that Crouse College “…offers an appropriate venue for the first university in the U.S. to offer a degree in music (in 1877).” It also highlighted alumni Michael Croiter ’98, Emmy Award-winning percussionist and owner of Yellow Sound Lab, and Jessica Kuhlman Shook ’01, concert logistics and travel coordinator at MKI Artists.

THR has recognized the Setnor School on this list in 2014 and 2015 and listed it as a “Music Business School with Buzz” in 2013.

Syracuse University was recently named by Military Times as the #1 private school for military veterans.

“It is a great honor to accept this award, and an even greater honor to enroll and support veterans. Their experience and skills serve them extremely well in engineering and computer science disciplines. We are firmly committed to aligning our college with the needs and aspirations of veterans today and in the future,” says Dean Teresa A. Dahlberg.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is part of a campus that has a strong reputation and tradition for supporting veterans. Military Times recently named Syracuse University the #1 private school in the country, #3 overall for service members, military veterans and their families.

During the past two years, Syracuse University has worked hard to create a class-leading campus community in support of the nation’s veterans and their families. In this period, the University has seen veteran and military-connected enrollment double; more than $1.2 million has been raised for scholarships and other assistance for student veterans and ROTC cadets; and the ROTC program has grown to its highest enrollment levels in almost a decade.

The University will further its commitment to veterans and their families with the construction of the National Veterans Resource Complex (NVRC), a first-of-its-kind multi-use facility dedicated to advancing academic research, programming and community-connected innovation serving the social, economic and wellness concerns of the nation’s veterans and families. The NVRC will build upon and advance Syracuse University’s already strong national leadership in the veterans’ community, and serve as the center of veteran life on the campus of Syracuse University, in the local community and across Central New York.

Syracuse has moved from an “R2” designation to an “R1” designation, denoting “highest research activity,” in the 2015 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Syracuse University has moved into the top tier for research activity among all doctoral universities in the nation, according to the recently released 2015 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

In the new rankings, which are issued twice a decade, Syracuse moved from an “R2” designation in 2010, denoting a “higher research activity,” to an R1 designation, which is the top research class a university can be awarded. The distinction is based on an examination of recent data that helps Carnegie analysts gauge research activity as compared with other doctoral institutions. Criteria for research activity includes such factors as research and development expenditures, research staff and number of doctoral conferrals.

Syracuse was one of 15 universities nationwide to move from R2 into the top category in the latest rankings.

“Earning this classification is powerful recognition of our efforts to grow and expand research” says Syracuse University Interim Provost Liz Liddy. “We have already identified research and discovery as a key focus area in our academic strategic plan, and this is one more step in the right direction. I am proud of my colleagues across all of the schools and colleges and look forward to many future accomplishments.”

Interim Vice President for Research Peter Vanable says this distinction is a strong affirmation of faculty scholarship. “It acknowledges the great work that our faculty are already doing” says Vanable. “This is a proud moment, but there is much more we can do to effectively build on this momentum, and we plan on doing just that.”

The Carnegie Classification, created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and first published in 1973, is the widely accepted industry standard for classifying schools by higher education researchers and others. The U.S. Department of Education and many higher education associations use the classifications to organize data as well as determine a school’s eligibility for grant money. The classifications are also used by U.S. News and World Report in grouping institutions by type for its popular Best Colleges rankings guide.

The Carnegie Classification defines its doctoral grouping as those institutions that awarded at least 20 research/scholarship doctorates in 2013-14. Professional practice doctoral degrees, such as juris doctors, did not count toward that total.

This year, a total of 335 institutions were classified as doctoral. Within that doctoral grouping, institutions were further classified as R1 (highest research activity), R2 (higher research activity) and R3 (moderate research activity).

For more information on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, visit the institution’s website .

“We’re pleased that our M.S. in Finance program is ranked in the top 40 of all graduate finance programs in the country,” says director of the program. “Our students not only explore financial theories and methods through rigorous coursework, but they also practice their skills in real-world settings, using professional resources and software.”

Whitman’s M.S. in finance program is a one-year curriculum that prepares students to be leaders in the dynamic, fast-paced world of finance. The program’s core courses explore the nature of capital markets as they relate to organizational goals and provide an understanding of how broad principles of finance and quantitative methods can be applied to create investment strategies.

The flexible program allows students to customize their degrees by taking elective courses in any of the following areas: accounting, corporate finance, economics, investments, real estate, risk management and statistics. With a state-of-the-art trading room, students have personal access to current market data, live news feeds, software for analysis and other resources used by professionals in the field, including Bloomberg terminals and Factset data through Whitman’s .

TFE Times’ examined components, including mean GMAT scores, starting salaries and placement.

There are 670 total students enrolled in graduate programs at the School of Education.

This is the fourth consecutive year the School of Education has been ranked in the top 50.

“This year’s ranking recognizes the ongoing excellent work of the school,” says School of Education Dean Joanna Masingila. “We are solidly grounded in our outstanding history, and looking to increase our research funding and continue building our reputation as one of the top schools of education in the country.”

There are 670 total students enrolled in graduate programs at the School of Education. The school currently has 54 full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty. For the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the School of Education brought in external funding totaling $5.9 million.

The U.S. News & World Report bases rankings on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students. The data comes from surveys of administrators at over 1,900 programs and of more than 13,700 academics and professionals, conducted during the fall of 2014 and early 2015.

The Whitman School recently enhanced its online MBA degree program, partnering with 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) to launch MBA@Syracuse.

The ‘s online MBA program has been ranked #8 in the Financial Times’ 2015 ranking of all online MBA programs worldwide, #5 in the nation. The full rankings, released this week, are published at , along with the full methodology.

The Whitman School recently enhanced its online MBA degree program, partnering with 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) to launch . The inaugural class includes a group of approximately 100 participants hailing from around the U.S. and five different countries.

MBA@Syracuse allows students from anywhere in the world to take part in the highly regarded Whitman MBA program—without having to relocate or put their careers on hold. Classes take place on a live, online platform taught by Whitman’s award-winning faculty, connecting students with the comprehensive education and experience they need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.

“Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management has long embraced technology on campus. Through MBA@Syracuse, we’re using an enhanced technology platform to extend our program beyond campus,” says Amy McHale, assistant dean for masters programs. “Our enhanced approach has allowed us to both attract an increasingly diverse group of students to MBA@Syracuse, as well as connect new students face-to-face with Syracuse alumni on the technology platform well before the start of class.”

MBA@Syracuse reflects a , with students from a range of educational and professional backgrounds joining the program from India, China, Nigeria, Malta, and 22 U.S. states, including California, Texas, Colorado, South Dakota, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New York.

MBA@Syracuse graduates receive the same Whitman degree as on-campus students, completing a 54-credit-hour program with 36 core course credits and 18 elective credits. Upon completion, the first graduates are expected to apply their education to a wide variety of industries, ranging from financial services and consulting, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, media and entertainment, government and nonprofit, and more. Students also will participate in multi-day domestic and international residencies throughout their program, which offer students the chance to meet classmates and professors face-to-face for workshops and networking experiences.

“U.S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online��computer information technology��degree programs, including selectivity, graduation rates and student services and technologies,” said the magazine in a release.

At the iSchool, can be completed either on campus or online.

“We are very proud to receive this recognition for our strong online graduate programs,” says Susan Corieri, assistant dean for enrollment management��at the iSchool. “We have been a leader in the field of online learning for more than 20 years, and we continue to evolve and develop our programs and curricula to best fit the needs of digital learners today.”

“We are pleased to be highly ranked again this year, the second year of this increasingly competitive survey,” says Victoria Williams, director of online education at the iSchool.

“The iSchool’s online programs attract working professionals who wouldn’t otherwise have access to this type of education,” notes Williams. “Our online programs also allow us to draw from a pool of high quality distance faculty members and instructors.”

at the iSchool have the same curriculum, faculty and tuition as their respective on-campus programs. Faculty are trained in online pedagogy and have direct contact with students enrolled in online courses. With limited residencies and asynchronous course delivery, students can learn virtually anytime, anywhere, earning their graduate degrees with flexible study schedules. This flexibility allows the iSchool to attract some of the best professionals in their related fields and the online classroom becomes an environment that enhances engagement and expands professional networks.

In addition to the No. 9 online program ranking, the iSchool has been ranked in the U.S. News and World Report 2014 best graduate schools rankings, and . The iSchool also ranked third for school library media, third in digital librarianship, and fourth overall in the library and information science category.

“We’re absolutely delighted that our M.S. in finance program has been ranked in the top 50 of all graduate finance programs in the country,” says , director of the program. “This is the first time that The Financial Engineer has ranked these programs, and we are very pleased. Our students not only explore financial theories and methods through rigorous coursework, but they also practice their skills in real-world settings, using professional resources and software.”

Whitman’s program is a one-year curriculum that prepares students to be leaders in the dynamic, fast-paced world of finance. The program’s core courses explore the nature of capital markets as they relate to organizational goals and provide an understanding of how broad principles of finance and quantitative methods can be applied to create investment strategies.

The flexible program allows students to customize their degrees by taking elective courses in any of the following areas: accounting, corporate finance, economics, investments, real estate, risk management and statistics. With a state-of-the-art trading room, students have personal access to current market data, live news feeds, software for analysis and other resources used by professionals in the field, including Bloomberg terminals and Factset data through Whitman’s Ballentine Investment Institute.

The Financial Engineer examined components, including mean GMAT scores, starting salaries and placement.

The article states that “Syracuse University houses one of the most esteemed business schools in the country,” and the Whitman School is “famous for providing students with an innovative education” with “small class sizes and a world-class faculty.”

According to USA Today, graduates earn an average starting salary of $52,000 and mid-career salary of $92,000.

Whitman’s marketing management program is designed for students to encounter all the basic challenges in the industry: how a company decides what to sell, which customers and markets to target and the best means of reaching them. In many courses, students work in project teams—just as professionals do—to create strategies for product development, pricing, promotion and distribution. They learn to respond to the demands of competitors, the government and larger social issues.

Whitman marketing management graduates are prepared for broad and promising career options, including advertising and promotion management, business-to-business marketing, consulting, marketing management, marketing research, new product development, product and brand management, retailing and wholesaling, sales management and managing a family business.

“We’re pleased to be ranked again by Businessweek, validation of our continued efforts to maintain a relevant and challenging curriculum combined with experiential learning opportunities,” says Don Harter, Whitman’s associate dean for �������ٱ��’s programs. “This ranking is evidence of what we already know—that Whitman’s learning environment produces well-prepared, well-rounded business leaders. Our focus not only on curriculum but also real-world, practical experiences uniquely prepares our M.B.A. students for successful business careers.”

incorporates both the theoretical background and practical experience students need to succeed in today’s ever-changing global economy. The program’s experiential learning component encourages students to apply classroom learning to business problems, connect with decision makers and deliver tangible results that add value to sponsoring organizations. Students build an experiential portfolio through internships, consulting, specialized courses, community engagement and other practical experiences that make them more valuable in the marketplace.

One of the leading online MBA programs in the country, Whitman’s is also highly ranked. Financial Times ranked the online MBA #9 in the world in 2014. ��For a complete list of Whitman’s rankings, visit .

The Bloomberg Businessweek ranking is based on three elements: a survey of newly minted MBAs, a poll of corporate recruiters and an evaluation of faculty research output. This year, there were some changes to the , which resulted in 24 schools that were unranked in 2012 entering the ranking this year.

The top 30 U.S. schools and top 10 international programs are highlighted in the Nov. 11 print issue of the magazine; the complete ranking of full-time MBA programs is featured at .

“I am very proud that the EDI program is ranked No. 9 in the nation,” says Sarah Redmore, EDI assistant professor and program coordinator. “This is remarkable for a relatively small program in Upstate New York that graduates less than 30 students per year. I’m proud of the quality of the education provided by our EDI faculty team. DesignIntelligence determines the top schools through a survey that asks firms across the country one simple question: ‘In your firm’s hiring experience in the past five years, which schools are best at preparing students for success in the profession?’ Therefore, I’d like to say a special thank you to our alumni who carry on the EDI mission and positively reinforce our reputation every day. They make us look good!”

In addition to Redmore, the EDI faculty includes Jason Coe, Tomas Delgado, Zoriana Dunham, Dennis Earle, Matt Finn, Julia Hafftka-Marshall, Lucinda Havenhand, Zeke Leonard and Lauren Zacher.

The DesignIntelligence study ranks undergraduate and graduate programs from the perspective of leading practitioners. Selected professional practice leaders who have direct experience in hiring and supervising the performance of recent architecture and design graduates are invited to participate in the research.

The Design Futures Council is an interdisciplinary network of design, product and construction leaders exploring global trends, challenges and opportunities to advance innovation and shape the future of the industry and environment. Members include leading architecture and design firms, dynamic manufacturers, service providers and forward-thinking AEC firms of all sizes that take an active interest in their future.

Film students work on a shoot. The film program in the Department of Transmedia was given high marks by the Hollywood Reporter.

The film program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Transmedia was ranked No. 11 by the Hollywood Reporter (THR) on its list of the top 25 film schools in the United States.

, which appears in the Aug. 8 issue of THR magazine, highlights the program’s visiting artists—including director Abbas Kiarostami and actor Peter Weller G’05—and global and domestic study opportunities in such locations as Los Angeles; Bologna, Italy; and Prague, Czech Republic.

The fourth annual ranking was based on responses to a THR survey by guilds, Film Independent, the American Cinematheque and the schools, along with “the help of educational insiders.”

The film program was ranked no. 16 by THR in 2013.

Hinds Hall, home of the School of Information Studies

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) was ranked No. 1 in best online graduate degree programs in computer information technology for veterans by U.S. News & World Report.

The full rankings are available on the U.S. News & World Report��, along with an of the iSchool’s graduate information technology program. This program was also ranked No. 5 overall for best online information technology programs in January of this year.

This is the second year that the U.S. News has released rankings for programs for veterans, and the first year that programs in computer information technology have been ranked.

Veterans “face their own challenges, such as dealing with deployments or grappling with mental or��physical wounds that can make it hard to adjust to life on campus,” notes the magazine’s on the methodology behind the rankings. “For some of these students, online programs provide an advantageous alternative to brick-and-mortar universities.”

At the iSchool, all master’s degree programs can be completed either on-campus or online. []

“We are proud to receive this recognition of our program with respect to higher education for veterans,” says iSchool Dean Elizabeth D. Liddy. “We have been a leader in the field of online learning since 1993, and we have been a strong supporter of education for our veterans. The iSchool has a long history of working with the military, in both veteran education initiatives and programs for members of the military who are currently serving our country.”

Programs at the iSchool that provide services to the military include the school’s with the U.S. Army Signal Center Cyber Leader College (SIGCEN) at Fort Gordon. This program provides an opportunity for officers who have completed courses at SIGCEN in capacities as information systems managers or telecommunication engineers to transfer credits that will count toward an M.S. in information management or M.S. in telecommunications and network management degree at the iSchool.

The iSchool was also a driving force in establishing the technology track of the at the University. Originally called the Veterans Technology Program, the curriculum, developed at the iSchool, prepares transitioning service members and spouses for new careers in operations information technology or human resources. Syracuse’s currently administers this program. Syracuse University’s also provides student veterans with a personalized set of services from recruitment to degree completion.

“We are excited that our program has been recognized by U.S. News as a good opportunity for veterans,” says Victoria Williams, director of online education at the iSchool. “Active military and retired veterans across the world have a strong presence in iSchool online graduate programs. Our online format provides access to the same high quality education as our campus programs, and allows military students the flexibility needed to accommodate changes in deployment and advancements in career.”

“Additionally, our online programs have allowed the iSchool to attract experienced, high quality faculty, many of whom are veterans themselves,” notes Williams. “We value having veterans in our programs and consider them to be a very important part of the iSchool community.”

“When our new Chancellor, Kent Syverud, was inaugurated last month, he the need to make Syracuse one of the best places for veterans to receive an education,” says Dean Liddy. “With today’s top ranking of our online program, I believe that affirms we are headed in the right direction.”

The full rankings are available at .

For the rankings, U.S. News gathered, between July and September 2013, statistical information on student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology. Complementing the statistical data was a separate peer reputation survey administered for U.S. News by Ipsos Public Affairs, a market research firm. Deans of business schools with online graduate programs and top distance-learning higher education academics were mailed postcards with links to online peer reputation surveys.

According to U.S. News, their process for computing overall scores underwent a “significant change” for the 2014 rankings. For more detail on how and what information was collected and how it was used to calculate the rankings, visit .

Last August, OnlineMBA.com ranked Whitman’s iMBA program #14 in its list of top 20 online MBA programs. Earlier in the year, the iMBA program was by Poets & Quants.

The iMBA is Whitman’s distance-learning, part-time program for professionals and executives. Launched in 1977, the program has grown to more than 240 current students and 900 alumni worldwide. Students attend five-day residencies on the SU campus each semester and complete their coursework online.

The program also provides international residencies as a learning component. This year, students will travel to Shanghai to study the nature and importance of China’s financial system to the global economy and to Dublin, Ireland, to study strategic management.

VPA’s industrial and interaction design program was ranked No. 3 in the nation for undergraduate industrial design programs and No. 1 in the east region. The college’s environmental and interior design program was ranked No. 8 in the nation for undergraduate interior design programs and No. 5 in the east region. The east region encompasses Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

“This ranking is a very welcome external validation for what we know to be excellent programs with dedicated and innovative faculty, and it reaffirms the programs as being leaders in their respective sectors,” says James Fathers, the department’s Iris Magidson Endowed Chair of Design Leadership. “The design department is entering an exciting phase of development; next fall we are launching an M.F.A. in collaborative design, which will partner with a range of organizations, including the Aging Studies Institute on campus. This initiative will provide a much-needed focus and impetus for the many exciting collaborative initiatives between design and the cutting-edge research at Syracuse University.”

The industrial and interaction design faculty includes Fathers; Denise Heckman, Kathleen Brandt, Don Carr, Jonathan Mills and John Truex. The environmental and interior design faculty includes Sarah Redmore, program coordinator; Dennis Earle; Jennifer Hamilton; Lucinda Havenhand; Zeke Leonard; and Ruth Westervelt.

The DesignIntelligence study ranks undergraduate and graduate programs from the perspective of leading practitioners. Selected professional practice leaders with direct experience hiring and supervising the performance of recent architecture and design graduates are invited to participate in the research. Survey participants, who are drawn from a database of leading firms throughout the United States, were asked the question, “In your firm’s hiring experience in the past five years, which of the following schools are best preparing students for success in the profession?” They were queried about such additional issues as how programs rate in teaching various skills.

The Design Futures Council is an interdisciplinary network of design, product and construction leaders exploring global trends, challenges and opportunities to advance innovation and shape the future of the industry and environment. Members include leading architecture and design firms, dynamic manufacturers, service providers and forward-thinking AEC firms of all sizes that take an active interest in their future.

The ‘s Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises is one of the best in the nation, according to . The education services company has named the school #4 on its list of the “Top 25 Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Programs for 2014.” Whitman was ranked #11 on the list last year.

Based on surveys sent to school administrators at more than 2,000 institutions from April to June in 2013, the lists recognize 50 programs in all—25 undergraduate and 25 graduate—for their excellence in entrepreneurship education. The Princeton Review has reported these lists annually since 2006 in partnership with Entrepreneur Media Inc., publisher of Entrepreneur magazine.

“The entrepreneurial opportunities at Syracuse University are remarkable,” says Tom Lumpkin, the Chris J. Witting Chair�� in Entrepreneurship at the Whitman School. “The Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises department and the Whitman School are leading the way in creating new opportunities and linking students, faculty, alumni and the university community to those opportunities. We are grateful to the Princeton Review for recognizing our entrepreneurial leadership.”

The Princeton Review chooses the schools based on a wide range of institutional data it evaluates for this project. Schools are asked about the levels of their commitment to entrepreneurship inside and outside the classroom, the percentage of their faculty, students and alumni actively and successfully involved in entrepreneurial endeavors, the number of their mentorship programs and their funding for scholarships and grants for entrepreneurial studies and projects.

Entrepreneur has also posted a feature on the ranking lists on its website at . The magazine’s feature article will appear in its October issue, available on newsstands Sept. 24.

For their list of the top 20 online MBA programs, OnlineMBA editors considered only U.S.-based schools compiled from rankings publishers, including U.S. News, Financial Times, The Economist and Businessweek, and that offer an online MBA with minimal or no campus requirements. The full rankings can be found at .

To calculate the rankings, OnlineMBA considered each school’s total average tuition and how many publishers’ lists on which the school appeared and at what rank. The full methodology can be found at

Since 1977, Whitman’s iMBA program has successfully combined flexible distance learning with a collaborative community. One-week residences on-campus and abroad are combined with intense, innovative distance learning designed to expose students to key world economies and engage them in discussions that challenge their managerial perspectives and bolster the value they bring to their organizations.

Film graduate student JuneKyu Park (Q) presents his work at the International Filmmaking Academy in Bologna, Italy. Photo by Mali Erotico Photography.

The ’ film program in the Department of Transmedia was ranked No. 16 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the “” in its Aug. 9 issue. The article highlights the program’s involvement in the International Filmmaking Academy; study abroad opportunities in Bologna, Italy, and Prague, Czech Republic; and the Syracuse International Film Festival.

The third annual rankings were based on ratings by industry insiders as well as the results of an online ballot distributed to members of the Writers Guild of America, West; American Cinema Editors; and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

The film program was named one of 10 “Film Schools to Watch” by THR in 2012.

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been ranked #26 by Military Times on its inaugural list of Best for Vets: Business Schools, the publication recently announced. The results are published in the March 2013 issue of Military Times EDGE.

Editors evaluated responses to a 60-question survey completed by 100 business schools, which included questions regarding academic policies, financial aid, academic and career support, academic success, campus culture and selectivity. The Best for Vets: Business Schools rankings also took into consideration each school’s answers to the Military Times’ previous survey of colleges and universities, the results of which were published in November 2012.

Since 1952, Whitman has offered educational programs serving military members and veterans. The (DCP) was founded in response to financial problems identified during World War II. More than 1,600 military and civilian personnel have attended the program and graduates have risen to the highest ranks of financial management in the Department of Defense (DOD).

Because various branches of the government have a growing need for individuals who understand and can develop, manage and lead the complex integration of goods, services and distribution in a variety of tactical situations, the Whitman School offers a (LOGTECH iMS). This competitive, limited-residency program provides its graduates—both active duty and civilian personnel—with a clear competitive advantage in the ability to strategically align critical supply chain support services with vital tactical objectives that meet DOD goals and objectives.

Additional educational opportunities for military and civilian personnel at Whitman include the (ACC), the (ECC), the (SRMC), and .

“This ranking is due recognition of the more than 60 years we have been collaborating with the Department of Defense in the delivery of financial management education to military and DOD civilians. I feel it’s a privilege to be a part of this enduring and important program as we continue to partner in preparing our future financial management leaders for the challenges ahead,” says Irma P. Finocchiaro, director of executive education and defense programs at the Whitman School.

In 2007, Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship and former U.S. Air Force officer Mike Haynie worked with Whitman Dean Melvin T. Stith, a Vietnam veteran, to leverage the school’s faculty and top-ranked entrepreneurship programs to empower America’s veterans with disabilities to secure their own economic freedom in the most American way possible—through self-employment. As a result, the social venture the (EBV) was born.

The EBV offers self-employment career training, education and job creation for post-9/11 veterans with service-connected disabilities. It is now offered through a national consortium of eight world-class schools that includes Texas A&M, Purdue, UCLA, UConn, Louisiana State, Florida State and Cornell, with SU serving as national host. More than 600 veterans have graduated from the program, with more than 670 new jobs created as a result of their ventures.

In 2010, the school’s portfolio of veteran entrepreneurship training programs further expanded to serve military family members , female veterans and National Guard and Reserve members with the addition of�� (EBV-F), (V-WISE) and . EBV-F leverages flexibilities inherent in small business ownership to provide a vocational and economic path forward for military family members and/or surviving spouses of those who gave their lives in service to the country. V-WISE is available to female veterans of all service eras and branches, military spouses and transitioning active duty service members with a passion for and interest in starting or growing a small business; more than 500 have taken part in programs across the country since its inception. Endure & Grow is an online training experience for National Guard and Reserve members and their families focused on the fundamentals of launching and/or growing a small business.

In 2011, the University made a larger, institutional commitment to veterans and military families, building on its storied role of educating veterans since World War II, by forming the (IVMF) with founding partner JPMorgan Chase & Co. Haynie was appointed executive director and founder, and the IVMF now operates the portfolio of veteran entrepreneurship training programs founded at Whitman.

The IVMF maintains deep ties with the Whitman School. Dean Stith serves as an inaugural advisory board member, Whitman faculty donate their time as instructors for the self-employment training programs and Whitman undergraduate and graduate students work at the IVMF as interns and research assistants, among other collaborations.

“I am thrilled with the Military Times recognition of Whitman as a first-ever top 30 ‘Best for Vets’ business school. The veteran entrepreneurship training programs founded at Whitman are a true testament to the school’s mission, our University commitment to veterans and military families and the enduring legacy of Dean Stith’s leadership,” says Haynie.

For more information on programs offered to the military and veteran community at Whitman and the IVMF, visit and .

“We’re very pleased that Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked Whitman as one of the top MBA programs in the country,” says Whitman School Dean Melvin Stith. “I am proud to note that this recognition is due to the tireless commitment and dedication of the entire Whitman community. I am confident that our ongoing efforts to improve will continue to move this momentum forward.”

“We are thrilled to be ranked by Businessweek, but not entirely surprised. We work hard to create and maintain a relevant and challenging curriculum, and foster a learning environment that produces well-prepared, well-rounded business leaders,” says Don Harter, Whitman’s associate dean for master’s programs. “We’re very happy to be recognized in this way.”

Bloomberg also recently ranked Whitman’s MBA program #1 for the most global student body in the U.S. Earlier this year, US News &World Report ranked Whitman’s MBA program as one of the nation’s lowest-priced private university MBA programs, at #9 out of more than 400 schools surveyed. Overall, US News ranks Whitman #16 in entrepreneurship, #25 in supply chain management, and the MBA program #68 nationally.

The top 30 U.S. schools and top 10 international programs are highlighted in the Nov. 19-25 print issue of Bloomberg Businessweek, and the complete ranking of full-time MBA programs is featured on Businessweek.com at www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-15/the-complete-2012-business-schools-ranking.

The Bloomberg Businessweek ranking is based on three elements: a survey of newly minted MBAs, a poll of corporate recruiters and an evaluation of faculty research output. The MBA survey, which measures satisfaction with all aspects of the b-school experience, is combined with two previous MBA surveys. The corporate poll, which asks recruiters to identify the schools that produce the best graduates, is also combined with two previous recruiter surveys. Finally, Bloomberg Businessweek tallies the number of articles published by each school’s faculty in 20 top journals and reviews of their books in three national publications. The total for faculty size is then adjusted and an intellectual-capital rating is assigned for each school. The MBA surveys and the recruiter polls each contribute 45 percent to the final ranking, with the intellectual-capital ranking contributing the final 10 percent.

Whitman’s MBA program incorporates both the theoretical background and practical experience students need to succeed in today’s ever-changing global economy. The program’s experiential learning component encourages students to apply classroom learning to business problems, connect with decision makers, and deliver tangible results that add value to sponsoring organizations. Students build an experiential portfolio through internships, consulting, specialized courses, community engagement and other practical experiences that make them more valuable in the marketplace. The Class of 2012’s mean base salary was $72,119.

VPA ranked No. 14 in multimedia/visual communications, a specialty that includes disciplines found in the college’s Department of Transmedia, which offers M.F.A. programs in art photography, art video, computer art and film. VPA also ranked No. 16 in ceramics, No. 19 in printmaking and No. 20 in sculpture, which are M.F.A. programs based in the Department of Art.

“I congratulate the faculty for its outstanding work with our graduate programs,” says VPA Dean Ann Clarke. “They encourage students to explore their own identity as artists while also working collaboratively and across disciplines at the larger University—an opportunity that sets our college apart from many other schools.”

U.S. News & World Report specialty fine arts rankings are based solely on ratings by educators at peer schools. Art school deans and other top art school academics, two per school, were asked to nominate up to 10 programs noted for their excellence in each specialty. Those receiving the most nominations were listed.

Maxwell also ranked No. 1 in the public affairs specialties of public management administration, and public finance and budgeting, and in the top 10 in nonprofit management, information technology management, environmental policy and management, public-policy analysis, and city management and urban policy.

At the core of Maxwell’s reputation in public affairs is its master of public administration degree program, which was created nearly 90 years ago—the nation’s first such professional program. Maxwell is the only graduate school whose professional programs in public administration and international relations are integrated with its highly regarded social science departments (political science, economics, history, anthropology, sociology and geography).

“This connection between academic and professional programs is at the heart of what sets Maxwell apart from other schools of public affairs,” according to Dean James Steinberg. “Maxwell offers students a unique opportunity to integrate theory, policy and practice.”

The U.S. News public affairs program rankings are based on a survey of deans, directors and department chairs representing 266 master of public affairs and public administration programs nationwide. Respondents were asked to rate the academic quality of the master’s programs.

Newhouse “easily claimed the top spot,” according to an published in the December 2011 issue of NewsPro. Rounding out the top five were Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism; the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism; University of Missouri at Columbia School of Journalism; and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.��

The survey was distributed to TVWeek.com and NewsPro readers, with 438 responding.