Rollins MBA Ranked First in Florida and 22nd in the Nation for Entrepreneurship by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23, 2009—The Rollins MBA at the Crummer Graduate School of Business announces that it is ranked first in Florida and 22nd in the nation by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review as part of their annual ranking of the top 25 graduate schools for entrepreneurial studies. The Rollins MBA moved up two spaces from its ranking of 24th in the nation in 2008, and was chosen from more than 2,300 programs surveyed by The Princeton Review, of which 25 undergraduate and 25 graduate programs are ranked.

“The Rollins MBA was evaluated based on key criteria in the areas of academics and requirements, students and faculty, and outside-the-classroom experiences,” said Amy Cosper, VP/editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur. “Each school that made the list demonstrates excellence in one or more areas—whether in regards to course offerings, the success of students post-graduation, sponsored mentorship programs, or other important factors. While each program is unique, their inclusion in this ranking solidifies their place in an elite category of institutions offering a superlative level of education and preparedness that will play a key role in ensuring the success of tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.”

The Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship is located within the Crummer Graduate School of Business. The Center provides Rollins MBA students and alumni with a variety of practical experiences, both in and out of the classroom, that relate to successful entrepreneurship. Programs include entrepreneurship-focused workshops and seminars, mentoring, internships and consulting engagements with entrepreneurial companies, as well as an advanced entrepreneur speaker series. Opportunities for students and alumni to connect in a meaningful way with advanced entrepreneurs, gaining real-world insight and experience, are critical to the Center’s mission.

“The Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship seeks to be a catalyst and thought leader in the advancement of successful entrepreneurship,” said Cari Coats, director of the Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. “This acknowledgement is validation of our mission and the success of our approach in fostering these fundamentals in students and alumni.”

The Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship achieves its vision by educating and preparing students for entrepreneurial thought and action; cultivating an extensive network of advanced entrepreneurs to provide real-world perspectives and experiences for students and alumni; and engaging in strategic partnerships focused on advancing entrepreneurship.

The joint efforts of The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur bring together The Princeton Review's renowned expertise in research and education with Entrepreneur’s in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in a tough economic climate.

“Understanding and being able to implement entrepreneurial thinking and approaches is an invaluable skill that helps organizations small and large innovate and become leaders in their fields,” said Craig McAllaster, dean of the Crummer Graduate School of Business. “These skills are a necessity for organizations that want to remain competitive in this increasingly global economy.”

The results of the survey, along with the analysis, appear in the October issue of Entrepreneur.

Rollins MBA ranked #13 by Hispanic Business

The Rollins MBA is pleased to announce that we were again ranked by Hispanic Business Magazine for their "2009 Top Business Schools for Hispanic Students" ranking.

To view rankings 1-10, please visit http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/rankings/headlines/2009/9/4/2009_top_10_business_schools_for.htm

To view rankings 11-20, visit http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2009/9/16/the_next_10_2009_top_business.htm

Welcome Back PMBA Students

The Fall 2009 semester is underway! The PMBA Program Office and Crummer Graduate School faculty & staff would like to welcome back all of our returning students as well as our newest cohort, PMBA Class 41. We look forward to a great semester.

Professional MBA Online Admissions Chat

The Rollins Professional MBA program is hosting an online admissions chat Wednesday, September 9 at 12:00 PM to discuss the PMBA program and the admissions process. Register for the chat at http://events.embark.com/event/rollins/pmba/.

Chat participants will receive a waiver of the $50 application fee. Call 407/975-6410 for details.

Spring 2010 Round One Application Deadline

The Rollins Professional MBA Program is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2010 semester beginning in January 2010. Applicants who would like to be considered for a Round One Decision should submit their online application, resume, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and transcripts prior to October 5, 2009.

Applications received later than October 5th will be considered for Round Two.

Please contact 407/975-6410 with questions.