Isenberg School of Management

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The Isenberg School of Management advances the reputation and mission of the University of Massachusetts' flagship campus and land grant institution by 1) Making an impact on research in management, on the teaching of management, and the practice of management by creating and sharing new knowledge, 2) Preparing students for a rapidly changing business environment by providing high quality education programs, and 3) Supporting organizations within the Commonwealth and other constituencies through outreach activities. In fulfilling this mission, the Isenberg School follows these principles: 1. We are committed to a diversity of backgrounds, interests and perspectives in the people we employ, the students we enroll, and the programs we offer; 2. We provide an exceptional education and develop men and women of high integrity to be leaders in their chosen fields; 3. We value the importance of the interdisciplinary nature of business and create programmatic offerings accordingly; 4. We build core areas of research strength and respond to new and burgeoning areas with our research focus and program development; and 5. We prepare our students for the marketplace through job placement support services and strong connections with alumni and corporate partners.

The Isenberg School of Management, embedded in one of the nation’s top public research universities, is now one of the best public business schools in the nation. Founded in 1947 on the flagship University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, Isenberg offers its students the opportunity to enrich their understanding of today’s complex business environment and positions them to thrive within it. Combining innovation, entrepreneurialism and an exceptional education, Isenberg has earned a top position in major rankings such as BusinessWeek, Poets & Quants and U.S. News & World Report for both our undergraduate and graduate programs. Notably, The Financial Times ranked Isenberg’s Online MBA 3rd worldwide. Isenberg faculty secure the school’s world-class reputation for thought leadership in the areas of alternative investments, behavioral accounting, network analysis, and other areas of business research. We prepare our students to take on today’s business challenges by instilling a culture of professionalism that emphasizes personal resilience and continuous, experiential learning. Through continual outreach and support, we give our students an entry point to a global network of engaged alumni and industry leaders. Our 42,000 alumni are part of a community that extends to 72 countries. Harnessing the ambition of our students, the commitment of our faculty and the resources of our university, we provide the education, opportunities and guidance to drive the driven.

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