Enrollment: 94
Average GMAT: 626.00
GMAT Range (25-75%): 560-700
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.25
Regular Application Deadline: 03/15
Rolling Admission: Yes
School Type: Public
Average Age: 28.00
Average Work Experience (months): 49

Part Time Program: No
Evening Program: No
Executive MBA Program Offered: Yes
Total Faculty: 37

Average Starting Salary: $55,819.00
Hired Consulting: 6%
Hired Finance: 13%
Hired Operations: 6%
Hired Marketing: 31%

Out-of-State Tuition: $17,166.00
In-State Tuition: $12,144.00
Financial Aid Deadline: 02/15
Students Receiving Some Aid: 70%
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $25,740.00

2010 Entrepreneurial Programs: Business Schools

School Says - General Information
The Oregon MBA is a small rigorous program which combines cross-functional training in all the business disciplines with experiential learning and more focused study in nationally prominent areas, such as Entrepreneurship, Sports Business, Securities Analysis, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. WeÂ're proud to be an integral part of the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon, the stateÂ's flagship liberal arts institution and a member of the A.A.U., the prestigious association of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Educational excellence at LCB rests on four pillars: 1. The integration of liberal arts strengthsÂâ€"critical thinking, concise writing, research expertise, and the ability to see the world through the eyes of othersÂâ€"with the cross-functional study of business; 2. A faculty committed to advancing business knowledge through outstanding research and to propagating the understanding of business through exceptional teaching; 3. A learning environment that promotes experiential, team-based education through the most advanced physical and technological infrastructure; 4. Experiential learning in partnership with industry that affords students numerous opportunities to apply classroom learning and expand ethics, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. What does that mean specifically for anyone interested in the Oregon M.B.A. program? 1. Students with differing undergraduate and work backgrounds as well as Oregon values: concern for community and environment; belief in active, balanced life-styles; commitment to innovation and entrepreneurial initiative; 2. Classes that are small, diverse, collaborative, and close-knit; Instructors with impressive research and clinical credentials who take great personal interest in their students; 3. A rigorous first-year curriculum that combines cross-functional foundational knowledge with experiential learning through industry consulting; 4. Centers in entrepreneurship/innovation, leadership, sports business, securities analysis, and sustainable supply chain management that anchor the flexible second-year curriculum and serve as transmitters between disciplinary research and the interdisciplinary experience of the business community in Oregon and beyond.

School Says - Student Body
O.M.B.A.A. The Oregon M.B.A. Association serves as a link between the student body and program administration. It sponsors a variety of extracurricular activities, such as tailgaters, international nights, an annual ski trip, and professional events, to enrich the overall experience of students in the Lundquist College of Business Oregon M.B.A. Program. The O.M.B.A.A. also organizes community service events for individuals and groups of M.B.A. students, e.g. Oregon Coast Beach Clean-Up Food for Lane County fundraisers Hurricane Katrina Relief raffle Habitat for Humanity site clearing Mt. Pisgah Arboretum trail improvement Local Schools reading and tutoring University of Oregon Investment Group The UOIG is composed of undergraduate and graduate students looking to enhance their education and career opportunities through practical investment experience. Students participate in the operation of an investment management organization. The UOIG is managing investments in excess of $750,000 with returns that routinely beat the S&P 500. Each member holds the position of "analyst" and focuses his or her research on companies in one of five sectors. Analysts formally present in-depth research reports to the group for critical review of the analyst's action recommendation, upon which a majority vote must be reached. Following this group decision, portfolio managers are responsible for trading equities in their respective portfolios. Net Impact Net Impact is a network of more than 10,000 new-generation leaders committed to using the power of business to improve the world. It is also one of the most innovative and influential networks of MBAs, graduate students and young professionals in existence today. Our members believe that business can both earn a profit and create positive social change. Through a central office in San Francisco and more than 115 chapters in cities and graduate schools around the globe, Net Impact offers a portfolio of programs that enable members to transform this ideal into measurable results. A group of O.M.B.A. students interested in sustainability recently revived the local chapter. O.M.B.A. Net Impact works closely with members of the undergraduate Sustainable Business Group. Sustainable Advantage Conference For almost a decade, O.M.B.A. students have played leading organizing roles in the annual Sustainable Business Symposium, hosted by LCB and the UO and attracting a host of nationally prominent speakers and much attention. In 2005, the student directors, together with their community board and faculty advisors, decided to recast the annual event into a conference aimed specifically at business people to make them aware of sustainable business practices and help them implement these. This year's Sustainable Advantage Conference will take place April 19-21; its theme is "Business and our Energy Future."

School Says - Academics
The Oregon MBA Program is 1. Small and personal: The entering class size is maximally 60, and second-year electives average under 30 students. Students form close relationships with each other and their professors. 2. Collegial and diverse: Friendly cooperation takes the place of cut-throat competition, and a student body drawn from wide sections of the US and the world offers multicultural lessons in diversity and tolerance. 3. Experiential and entrepreneurial: Through consulting, business planning, and competitions students learn to apply classroom learning to the real world as well as identify and pursue new opportunities. 4. Comprehensive and intense: Because we see the MBA as a broadly generalist and managerial degree, the Oregon MBA Programs makes you stretch beyond your comfort zone. 5. Flexible and interdisciplinary: The cross-functional core curriculum of the first year provides the broad foundation on which students plan their own program of courses in one or several of 7 different focus areas. 6. Quintessentially Oregon: The program and its students are the embodiment of Oregon values--concern for community and environment; belief in active, balanced life-styles; commitment to innovation and entrepreneurial initiative.

School Says - Admissions
Admissions Requirements: GMAT: 600; Quantitative: 60th+ percentile G.P.A.: 3.0 on 4-point scale Work Experience: 2 years full-time, post-baccalaureate TOEFL (computer-based): 250 International applicants only TOEFL (Internet-based): 93 Writing: 22, Speaking: 26, Listening: 21, Reading 24 We also pay close attention to 1. The nature and learning opportunities of your work experience 2. The rigor of your undergraduate school and major 3. The form and substance of your application essays 4. Your recommenders' opinions and supporting evidence 5. The insights and impressions from a personal interview 6. Other prerequisites a. Applicants scoring below the 60th percentile on the quantitative section of the GMAT must have earned a B or better in college-level algebra or calculus. b. One term each of micro- and macro-economics by the time of enrollment. c. Proficiency with commonly used professional word-processing and spreadsheet applications. We practice rolling admissions with the following deadlines for fall entry: Early Admission: November 15 International Admission: February 15 Regular Admission: March 15 Late Admission: May 15 Assuming applications are completed, i.e., all supporting materials are submitted, by these deadlines, applicants can expect to hear whether they have been admitted, waitlisted, or denied within one month.

School Says - Campus Life
The Lillis Business Complex consists of Lillis, Gilbert, Peterson, and Chiles Halls. Brand-new Lillis Hall with its airy atrium is an architectural marvel and the 'greenest' public building in Oregon. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified, it incorporates the latest in energy-saving technology and environmentally-friendly building design: Photo-voltaic cells built into the southern glass façade generate electricity that is fed back into the grid. Extra thermal mass reduces need for heating and cooling. Shades, reflectors, and fans automatically regulate lighting and ventilation to help minimize energy usage. Energy-efficient light fixtures. Sensors turn off lights and appliances when not needed. Some of the building materials were recycled from its demolished predecessor. Others, such as the floor coverings, are recyclable. The new building embodies what our school and program stand for: ethical leadership, responsible stewardship, communal accountability, and practical application-in short, sustainable business. Pedagogically, too, the new building reflects our values: Computing connectivity is wireless throughout. Classrooms boast the latest in audio-visual advances. Classrooms and labs are properly configured for lectures, case discussions, hands-on-projects, or break-out sessions. Learning centers furnish group work spaces as well as opportunities for interacting with faculty. Informal seating and study areas are located throughout the building and outside. MBA students have their own lounge. The first-floor Lillis Café is another favorite student hangout. No wonder we were ranked #7 nationally in the 2006 edition of Princeton Review's Best Business Schools.

Students Say - Academics
A green-oriented, left-coast business program in the pretty city of Eugene, University of Oregon offers a small but diverse MBA program at a low, public school price. The location and regional reputation are among the school's most attractive features, although many students say they chose Oregon because they wanted to study sustainable business or participate in "one of the best sports business programs nationally."
No matter what your field of interest, Oregon's extensive core curriculum ensures that every student receives a strong foundation in the quantitative principles of business. During the second year, full-time MBA students also participate in the Strategic Planning Project over the course of two terms. Through this experiential learning program, small groups of Oregon students work as consultants to major Northwest businesses, including such big names as Adidas, Amazon.com, Hewlett Packard, and Intel.
After finishing the core curriculum, students take elective coursework, with the option of focusing their studies in innovation/entrepreneurship, finance/securities analysis, sports business, or sustainable business practises. Your academic experience will depend on your field of study; however, the "bright and accessible" teaching staff gets high marks in almost every area. However, with small, intensive classes, professors "don't let you just sit back and take in the class to float through. They expect you to participate, make presentations, and contribute." Despite the challenges of the curriculum, "a collaborative environment is fostered to breed the entrepreneurial spirit." A second-year student explains, "We encourage competition in the classroom and on the field but collaborative learning continues right up until exam time."
An extraordinarily pleasant campus atmosphere, "each classroom is high tech" and "the facilities are fantastic and enhance the learning in countless ways." With four centers for experimental learning, plus a leadership of communication center, students assure us, "if you want to learn about something, you can find a resource to learn it." To give one example, "the entrepreneurship center gives students access to a breadth of resources and contacts as well as numerous opportunities for additional external education experiences."

Students Say - Admissions
To be accepted to the MBA program at the University of Oregon, students must have a minimum GMAT score of 600 and a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. However, when making an admissions decision, this small school considers factors beyond the numbers, examining the quality of an applicant's leadership and professional experiences, the rigorousness of their undergraduate curriculum, letters of recommendation, and interview feedback.

Students Say - Campus Life
With an average age of 28 at entry at University of Oregon, you'll find a mixture of some young recent graduates, as well as a "slightly older, 30-plus crowd, who have more experience" in the workplace. Old or young, married or single, everyone remarks on the business school's incredibly collegial atmosphere. With fewer than 200 students in the graduate business programs (and just over 100 pursuing an MBA), "the small class sizes allow the student to develop long-lasting friendships and future networking opportunities."
When it comes to social life, you can choose your own adventure at the University of Oregon. Depending on your lifestyle, "you can strictly stay to school work and use your free time to yourself, or you can enter many clubs and groups and consume your time within those." To connect with classmates, "the program offers weekly social activities for its students and the B-school and law school often have social activities together." In addition, the Ducks have "a strong athletics program so football and basketball seasons are fun." Older students note that the "school is very supportive of married students and family life," and spouses are welcome to join in campus activities, such as intramural sports.
Around Eugene, "housing is convenient and affordable," and "public transportation is everywhere (lots of free buses for students)." Of particular note, outdoor activities are plentiful, as "skiing is only a short drive away, the coast is within two hours, running trails can be found all over town and there are great places to go hiking."

Students Say - Careers
When it's time to begin the job hunt, University of Oregon students benefit from the efforts of the school's active career service center and "strong reputation in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco." On campus recruiting is affected by school's small-town "location and the program's small size." However, "the career services office is fantastic about organizing company visits in Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco, as well as providing shuttle service to MBA career fairs held in Portland for programs throughout the Pacific Northwest." In addition, the Ducks have a great many loyal graduates, and "the alumni are always willing to help current students." Beyond the local offerings, the school hosts "a networking trip to New York City for students in the sports marketing program."
The average salary was $55,819, with a range from $30,000 to $120,000. However, U of O students point out that many students prefer to take their "dream job" in sports for a lower income, or plan to work in nonprofit areas, which can make entering salaries look lower for Oregon graduates than for graduates of other schools. In fact, they assure us that Oregon graduates are highly competitive and that "there are more jobs available than there are MBA candidates." A second-year student confides, "Specifically for accounting, recruiting is amazing! All Big 4 visit almost monthly, many regional and local firms are just as competitive in recruiting."

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