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Jake · 04-03-2004, 05:09 PM

U.S. News ranks Ball State entrepreneurship program among nation's best (4/2/2004)
Ball State University’s graduate program in entrepreneurship is moving up in the U.S. News and World Report rankings.

In the magazine’s annual listings of top graduate programs offered by business schools, Ball State’s entrepreneurship program is ranked 16th, tied with Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Maryland and University of Virginia. Ball State’s ranking is ahead of such notable schools as Duke University, Wake Forest University and the University of Notre Dame.

Over the last three years, Ball State’s program has been ranked 23rd, 20th and 19th. The newsstand book, America’s Best Graduate Schools, which contains all the U.S. News and World Report rankings, is slated to go on sale April 5.

“Our steady rise in the national rankings indicates our continued commitment to excellence in entrepreneurship here at Ball State,” said Donald F. Kuratko, the program’s founding director and the Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship. “We are truly respected for being one of the finest business schools for entrepreneurship.”

In addition to U.S. News and World Report, Kuratko and the entrepreneurship program have been highly rated in recent years by several publications, including Success and Business Week magazines.

In 2003, Entrepreneur Magazine named Kuratko the nation’s top collegiate entrepreneurship program director while his program was named the country’s best among regional universities.

“The continued recognition by major publications of our entrepreneurship graduate program is a reflection of one of the college’s academic strengths,” said Lynne Richardson, dean of the Miller College of Business. “Entrepreneurship is a key component in our nation’s growing economy. I am pleased that the Miller College of Business is educating the next generation of outstanding entrepreneurs.”

The emphasis of this nationally ranked program is the recognition of opportunities and the conversion of new ideas into business plans with a focus on implementation. New business development, small business management, franchising, family business and corporate entrepreneurship are all areas of study within the major.

The program is designed to help people understand risk and develop an entrepreneurial perspective by overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Just thought id show my Ball State pride and try to open a little colllege rivalry on nubblies... I know Youd proly kick our ass... but hey we could be the underdog too

underwater · 04-03-2004, 05:11 PM

yay. i'm going to ball state.

Jake · 04-03-2004, 05:12 PM

plus you have to take in to account which college is cheaper... You have to give Ball State credit for what it has to work with

Jake · 04-03-2004, 05:12 PM

Ball State architecture program ranked high, rated 'value pick' (12/17/2003)
A recent national survey ranked Ball State University’s architecture program 13th in the nation, improving one spot over last year’s rating.

The survey was conducted by Design Intelligence and The Almanac of Architecture and included input from U.S. firms. Practitioners were polled regarding which programs produced the most professional, best-prepared graduates over the last five years.

Along with a top overall rating, the program was ranked seventh in the category of best value in architectural education. Looking at programs with tuition under $20,000, the survey rated programs on past survey rankings; selectivity; culture and learning environment; technology, studios and library resources; repute of dean, faculty and students; and lean tuition.

“Being ranked high by practitioners two years running tells us that the first year was not a flash in the pan,” said Joe Bilello, dean of the College of Architecture and Planning. “This affirms the college’s long tradition of providing a solid education that has a strong and dynamic professional preparation component.”

Jake · 04-03-2004, 05:14 PM

Either way both schools rock... If you think about it.. Indiana Has some really well known schools of all sizes.. Purdue, IU, Ball State, rose hulman, butler, manchester.. I like how all the schools have a speciality, that gets them national attention

Ugly Bastard · 04-03-2004, 05:18 PM

Pliedes, why is our Business Department's Entrepreneurship program better than IUs? I thought IU is supposed to have one of the best business departments in the history of mankind? But not according to what Jake just said they don't. Hmm...my oh my. I just don't know who to believe anymore.

-Ugly Bastard

AcTivE · 04-03-2004, 05:33 PM

I'm going to IU. Think I'm switching to entrepreneurship also...

Ugly Bastard · 04-03-2004, 05:36 PM

Where do you go right now? I thought you were in Indy.

-Ugly Bastard

Saint DH · 04-03-2004, 05:44 PM

Sounds like Ball State is the place for you, AcTiVe.

AcTivE · 04-04-2004, 07:54 PM

I'm going to U of I right now.

AcTivE · 04-04-2004, 07:55 PM

oh, and a quote from trout

"ball state is the worst place on earth. if i hadn't signed the lease, i'd be going to IU. I would not recommend it to anyone, and I will probably kill myself within the next year just to portray my hatred toward the school, now I must go drop a deuce"

[ April 04, 2004, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: AcTivE ]

Pliedes · 04-05-2004, 01:18 AM

Jake, great find. That's cool that their grad program is moving up, but considering I'm still an undergrad, I think I'm good here.

04-03-2004, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-03-2004, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
AcTivE 1 thing leads to another. Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,012 Internets: -2654	I'm going to IU. Think I'm switching to entrepreneurship also...
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04-04-2004, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
AcTivE 1 thing leads to another. Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,012 Internets: -2654	I'm going to U of I right now.
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04-04-2004, 07:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
AcTivE 1 thing leads to another. Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,012 Internets: -2654	oh, and a quote from trout "ball state is the worst place on earth. if i hadn't signed the lease, i'd be going to IU. I would not recommend it to anyone, and I will probably kill myself within the next year just to portray my hatred toward the school, now I must go drop a deuce" [ April 04, 2004, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: AcTivE ]
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04-03-2004, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 148 Internets: 10	U.S. News ranks Ball State entrepreneurship program among nation's best (4/2/2004) Ball State University’s graduate program in entrepreneurship is moving up in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the magazine’s annual listings of top graduate programs offered by business schools, Ball State’s entrepreneurship program is ranked 16th, tied with Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Maryland and University of Virginia. Ball State’s ranking is ahead of such notable schools as Duke University, Wake Forest University and the University of Notre Dame. Over the last three years, Ball State’s program has been ranked 23rd, 20th and 19th. The newsstand book, America’s Best Graduate Schools, which contains all the U.S. News and World Report rankings, is slated to go on sale April 5. “Our steady rise in the national rankings indicates our continued commitment to excellence in entrepreneurship here at Ball State,” said Donald F. Kuratko, the program’s founding director and the Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship. “We are truly respected for being one of the finest business schools for entrepreneurship.” In addition to U.S. News and World Report, Kuratko and the entrepreneurship program have been highly rated in recent years by several publications, including Success and Business Week magazines. In 2003, Entrepreneur Magazine named Kuratko the nation’s top collegiate entrepreneurship program director while his program was named the country’s best among regional universities. “The continued recognition by major publications of our entrepreneurship graduate program is a reflection of one of the college’s academic strengths,” said Lynne Richardson, dean of the Miller College of Business. “Entrepreneurship is a key component in our nation’s growing economy. I am pleased that the Miller College of Business is educating the next generation of outstanding entrepreneurs.” The emphasis of this nationally ranked program is the recognition of opportunities and the conversion of new ideas into business plans with a focus on implementation. New business development, small business management, franchising, family business and corporate entrepreneurship are all areas of study within the major. The program is designed to help people understand risk and develop an entrepreneurial perspective by overcoming challenges and achieving success. Just thought id show my Ball State pride and try to open a little colllege rivalry on nubblies... I know Youd proly kick our ass... but hey we could be the underdog too

04-03-2004, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 148 Internets: 10	plus you have to take in to account which college is cheaper... You have to give Ball State credit for what it has to work with

04-03-2004, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 148 Internets: 10	Ball State architecture program ranked high, rated 'value pick' (12/17/2003) A recent national survey ranked Ball State University’s architecture program 13th in the nation, improving one spot over last year’s rating. The survey was conducted by Design Intelligence and The Almanac of Architecture and included input from U.S. firms. Practitioners were polled regarding which programs produced the most professional, best-prepared graduates over the last five years. Along with a top overall rating, the program was ranked seventh in the category of best value in architectural education. Looking at programs with tuition under $20,000, the survey rated programs on past survey rankings; selectivity; culture and learning environment; technology, studios and library resources; repute of dean, faculty and students; and lean tuition. “Being ranked high by practitioners two years running tells us that the first year was not a flash in the pan,” said Joe Bilello, dean of the College of Architecture and Planning. “This affirms the college’s long tradition of providing a solid education that has a strong and dynamic professional preparation component.”

04-03-2004, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 148 Internets: 10	Either way both schools rock... If you think about it.. Indiana Has some really well known schools of all sizes.. Purdue, IU, Ball State, rose hulman, butler, manchester.. I like how all the schools have a speciality, that gets them national attention

04-03-2004, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Pliedes, why is our Business Department's Entrepreneurship program better than IUs? I thought IU is supposed to have one of the best business departments in the history of mankind? But not according to what Jake just said they don't. Hmm...my oh my. I just don't know who to believe anymore. -Ugly Bastard

04-03-2004, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Where do you go right now? I thought you were in Indy. -Ugly Bastard

04-03-2004, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,149 Internets: 284753	Sounds like Ball State is the place for you, AcTiVe.

04-05-2004, 01:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pliedes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,594 Internets: 1608	Jake, great find. That's cool that their grad program is moving up, but considering I'm still an undergrad, I think I'm good here.