Reaching New Heights

The Professional MBA Program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business earned its highest overall ranking by Fortune magazine in school history in the Best Part-Time MBA Programs for 2024 list released this week, moving up to the coveted Top 25 overall (#23) and #13 among public business schools. 

To calculate the ranking, Fortune puts a large emphasis on the number of MBA alumni in C-suite roles at Fortune 1000 companies, accounting for 20 percent of the overall weight. Other factors considered include student quality, retention and graduation rates, and career outcomes. 

“The latest Fortune ranking is especially noteworthy because it demonstrates the quality of the Bauer Professional MBA program through objective metrics and the long-term success of our MBA graduates,” Dean Paul A. Pavlou said.  

The Part-Time MBA program at Bauer caters to working industry professionals looking to complete their graduate degree at their own pace. The program offers over 20 different certificates with more than 100 electives for a hands-on and completely customizable education. 

“Through the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff, we have created a world-class experience for graduate students at Bauer College,” Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Programs Leiser Silva said. “Our Part-Time MBA program is designed to help students take their careers to the next level through experiential, industry-applicable learning, flexible course formats and transformative professional development and networking opportunities.”