Howard University School of Business

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Students Say - Academics
Howard University's School of Business offers "smaller classes" and an "intimate environment" bolstered by an "ideal location" and the school's status as one of the nation's best-known Historically Black Colleges and Universities, all of which translates to "a myriad of corporate exposure opportunities" for MBAs. To top it all off, a Howard MBA is "inexpensive in comparison to other schools in D.C." And it's convenient; with a fulltime day program, an accelerated part-time program, and a conventional part-time program, Howard has options to accommodate a wide range of students. Howard's entire MBA program is relatively small, with the majority of students enrolled full-time. Students tell us that the program's strengths include "a dedicated supply chain management program" and the opportunity to undertake "unique global experiences." The program consists of 54 credits, 39 of which are dedicated to foundation and core classes and 15 of which are devoted to specialization. Students may pursue a concentration in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, supply chain management or general management with an emphasis on HR, international business, or strategy. Students love the "helpful and flexible" professors, all "specialists in their fields of study." They "are available to answer your questions and to engage in thought-provoking discussions." The program as a whole "provides the tools you need to succeed, but it is up to the students to guide their education," one student explains, noting that "keeping up with the latest business news is crucial to making [the] class experience engaging and meaningful." In sum, "Succeeding at Howard is a lot of work, but is well worth it." Some here feel that "the school would gain in advocating even more case studies dealing with current issues in all classes."

Students Say - Admissions
Applicants to the Howard MBA program must submit the following materials to the Admissions Office: a completed application form; an up-to-date resume; an official score report for the GMAT (taken no more than 5 years before date of application); official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate course work; three letters of recommendation, completed by at least one academic and one professional supervisor; a personal statement describing the applicant's abilities, experiences, and goals in pursuing the MBA; and proof of at least 2 years of significant post-collegiate professional or managerial experience. Applicants must have completed advanced college algebra and/or calculus in order to be admitted. International applicants must submit all of the above plus a Statement of Financial Resources. International students who attended a non-English speaking undergraduate institution must have their transcripts translated and interpreted by a professional service. They must also submit an official score report for the TOEFL.

Students Say - Campus Life
Life at Howard's School of Business "is intense and fun," with students "heavily involved in extracurricular activities on and off campus," including "a number of workshops and activities that offer the possibility to learn." "Various CEO days, corporate modules, and leadership development series" are supplemented by "case competitions" and "exceptional…club activities" to keep students "constantly on the go." One student sums up the experience: "In a typical week students will spend six to seven hours in the class room, 40 to 50 hours studying, 10 to 20 hours working a job either on or off campus, seven to eight hours keeping up with current events, and in the remaining hours students will be at happy hours, interviewing with companies, meeting with groups for projects, attending a club meeting or event, volunteering, working out, or networking. Sometimes we can fit in sleep." The business school's "outdated" facilities "are good but could be better. While we have everything we need, new technology and machinery could be incorporated in our current learning [environment] to improve the program." The program attracts students who "are hardworking, innovative, and are natural go-getters. If there is something that we want to improve or accomplish at Howard, we work to make it happen." The student body is "like a small family. All students care about one another and are willing to help ensure that everyone is successful. At the same time, the students are very competitive when it comes to succeeding in the classroom."

Students Say - Careers
Students tell us that "the networking aspect is the greatest strength of Howard," and that the school's connections among alumni throughout the business community can translate to "great opportunities for African-Americans." MBAs at Howard are pleased with "the number and diversity of recruiters that come to our campus." Howard's Career Services Office works hard to provide students with the necessary counseling, workshops, and recruitment opportunities, both on campus and beyond. Employers that frequently hire Howard MBAs include American Express, Bank of America, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cisco, Citigroup, Dell, Deloitte, Eaton Corporation, Ernst & Young, FMC Technology, Inc., Hanes Brand, Inc., IBM, Intel Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Kraft Foods, MetLife, Merrill Lynch, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Procter & Gamble, State Street Corporation, SPG & Consultants, Inc., Sprint, Terex, Tyco, United Technologies Corporation, Unilever and W.W. Granger.

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