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March 25, 2003 (ATLANTA, GA) -- The Robinson College of Business has been ranked among the top schools in the nation for entrepreneurship, according to Entrepreneur magazine's first ever list of the "Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges and Universities (April 2003)."
The magazine researched more than 700 collegiate entrepreneurship programs throughout the country and divided them into national and regional schools. Robinson's Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship is listed as one of 13 "first tier" programs at regional universities nationwide.
The final rankings are based on more than 30 criteria, including course offerings, teaching and research faculty, business-community outreaches, research centers and institutes, advisory boards, off-campus programs, other entrepreneurial initiatives, degrees and certificates offered, and faculty and alumni evaluations.
"This achievement reinforces Robinson's reputation as one of the top business schools in the country," said Sidney E. Harris, dean of the Robinson College of Business. "Our entrepreneurship program, already ranked among SUCCESS magazine's top 50, continues to flourish, serving a growing need for those interested in idea creation and business innovation."
The College's Entrepreneurship Center was named on behalf of noted entrepreneur, Herman J. Russell, founder of one of the largest minority-owned firms in the nation.
"We have been fortunate to have the support and commitment of someone like Herman J. Russell. His inspiration and guidance have helped make our program one of the best in the country," said Oviatt.
The Center offers courses in entrepreneurship at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including business plan development, e-commerce, corporate entrepreneurship, family business, and one of the few international entrepreneurship courses offered anywhere. In addition, students are eligible for several scholarships as well as an opportunity to enter a business plan competition while in school. Entrepreneurship students also benefit from the resources available with the Center's Society of Entrepreneurs comprised of leading Atlanta entrepreneurs.
>>See Entrepreneur Magazine's listing by state here...
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The J. Mack Robinson College of Business is one of the nation's top business schools. The College's Flex (part-time) MBA program has been listed in the top ten by U.S. News for the past seven years. BusinessWeek magazine ranked the College's Executive MBA program 20th in the world and Forbes rated Robinson in the top 20 for return on investment for regional schools. Success Magazine ranks the College's entrepreneurship program among the top 50 in the nation. Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business has an enrollment of more than 8000 students and is located in downtown Atlanta.
For more information, contact:
Tammy Demel
Associate Director, Communications and External Affairs
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Robinson College of Business
404/413-7078
404/702-9743 (cell)
tdemel@gsu.edu
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