Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Encyclopedia
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management is the business school
of Syracuse University
in Syracuse, New York
. Named after Martin J. Whitman
, an alumnus and benefactor of the school, the school was established in 1919. The Whitman School offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral
degrees as well as executive degree programs.
The school was established at Syracuse University in 1919 as the College of Business Administration. By 1920, the school was the 16th school in the United States
to receive accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB).
In 1948, the MBA program was established as the Army Comptrollership Program. After a major donation from 1949 graduate Martin J. Whitman
in June 2003, a new state-of-the-art building was constructed and the university renamed the School of Management after him.
Traditional 2-year program
The full-time MBA program comprises a curriculum of 54 credits. During the summer between the first and second academic years, students complete a four-month internship or participate in special international internships co-sponsored by Syracuse University Abroad.
iMBA
The iMBA is Syracuse University's limited-residency distance learning program for executive students. The program features the same curriculum and faculty as the full time MBA program at Syracuse.
Accelerated MBA
Seasoned business professionals with four or more years of full-time work experience who have an undergraduate degree in business from an AACSB International-accredited institution may take advantage of this streamlined 36-credit alternative to the traditional full-time Syracuse MBA program. The accelerated program is available only on a full-time basis.
, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and Mays Business School
.
The Sejong-Syracuse Global MBA program in Seoul, South Korea, was established by a joint effort between the Sejong School of Business and the Whitman School of Management in March 2001. The SSMBA is a traditional AACSB-accredited 2-year program with a curriculum consisting of 48 credits. Classes are taught in English by Syracuse and Sejong University professors as the first joint program establishing SU's presence in Asia.
Business school
A business school is a university-level institution that confers degrees in Business Administration. It teaches topics such as accounting, administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, organizational behavior, public relations, strategy, human resource...
of Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
. Named after Martin J. Whitman
Martin J. Whitman
Martin J. Whitman is an American investment advisor and a strong critic of the direction of recent changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S...
, an alumnus and benefactor of the school, the school was established in 1919. The Whitman School offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
degrees as well as executive degree programs.
History
United States
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to receive accreditation from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business was founded in 1916 to accredit schools of business worldwide. The first accreditations took place in 1919. The stated mission is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation and thought leadership. It is regarded...
(AACSB).
In 1948, the MBA program was established as the Army Comptrollership Program. After a major donation from 1949 graduate Martin J. Whitman
Martin J. Whitman
Martin J. Whitman is an American investment advisor and a strong critic of the direction of recent changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S...
in June 2003, a new state-of-the-art building was constructed and the university renamed the School of Management after him.
MBA program
The Whitman MBA program may be completed three different ways:The full-time MBA program comprises a curriculum of 54 credits. During the summer between the first and second academic years, students complete a four-month internship or participate in special international internships co-sponsored by Syracuse University Abroad.
iMBA
The iMBA is Syracuse University's limited-residency distance learning program for executive students. The program features the same curriculum and faculty as the full time MBA program at Syracuse.
Accelerated MBA
Seasoned business professionals with four or more years of full-time work experience who have an undergraduate degree in business from an AACSB International-accredited institution may take advantage of this streamlined 36-credit alternative to the traditional full-time Syracuse MBA program. The accelerated program is available only on a full-time basis.
Reputations & MBA ranking
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undergraduate program ranked #39. - BusinessWeekBusinessWeekBloomberg Businessweek, commonly and formerly known as BusinessWeek, is a weekly business magazine published by Bloomberg L.P. It is currently headquartered in New York City.- History :...
's MBA program ranked 54th (Also Considered) - [U.S. News & World Report MBA program ranked 59th (2010)
- Recognized as the 2005 National Model Undergraduate Program by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Ranked in the Top Tier for national universities by Entrepreneur magazine in both 2005 and 2004
- Selected as a NASDAQ Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence in 2004.
- Ranked as the 7th most entrepreneurial campus in the nation by Forbes.com/ Princeton Review in 2004
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)
The Whitman School of Management recently launched a new program that offers experiential training in entrepreneurship and management to post-9/11 veterans who suffer from disabilities as a result of their service to their country. The program is structured in 3 phases. The first phase includes a self-study curriculum phase that is facilitated by an online discussion and various assessment modules. The second phase exposes delegates to the "nuts and bolts" of business ownership through various workshops and lessons from world-clas faculty. The 3rd and last phase includes on-going support to the delegates from faculty experts. The EBV program, although founded at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, also extends to several other Universities such as the University of Connecticut School of BusinessUniversity of Connecticut School of Business
The University of Connecticut School of Business was founded in 1941 with the mission to create and disseminate knowledge that significantly influences and enriches the students, the community of business scholars and the global world of business practice...
, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and Mays Business School
Mays Business School
Mays Business School is the business school at Texas A&M University. The school educates over 4,500 students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs and consistently ranks among the top public business schools in the nation....
.
Panasci Business Plan Competition
The Whitman Business Plan Contest (formerly known as the Panasci Business Plan Competition) is sponsored by the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship and made possible by long supporter of the Whitman School of Management, Henry A Panasci. The contest is a campus-wide student competition that allows teams that choose to take part to launch their own venture. Teams taking part in the competition must submit their own work and ideas. The Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises commits to helping students during the process to support and enhance their plans. Prize money comes in different amounts and are awarded to the top three teams in the competition. The first-place team wins the amount of $25,000. The 2nd-place team wins $10,000 and the 3rd-place team wins $5,000. All winners must submit corporate documents and request prize money by December 31. The top three teams are the teams which judges view as having the best potential for growth and attracting outside funding. The Fetner prize is awarded to the business that has the greatest potential for positive impact on society and the natural environment and pays recognition to those runner-ups that exhibit the interconnectedness of economic, environmental, and social considerations. The contest is now reaching its 8th year and has featured a number of successful launches by students.Alumni Relations
Living Alumni of The Whitman School of Management total an approximate 25,000 around the world. The Whitman school along with the entire University offers resources for job opportunities around the country and networking opportunities with corporate recruiters and fellow graduates of the school. The resources available through the Whitman School alumni relations help build and foster business connections.Research centers, programs, and institutes
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management research centers, institutes, and cross-disciplinary areas include:- Africa Business Program
- Ballentine Investment Institute
- George E. Bennett Center for Accounting & Tax Research
- Robert H. Brethen Operations Management Institute
- Michael J. Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship
- H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management
- Goodman Leadership Center
- Kiebach Center for International Business
- Kuhn Real Estate Center
- Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Program
- Earl V. Snyder Innovation Management Center
- Sustainable Enterprise Partnership (SEP)
- Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC)
Full-time MBA profile(class of 2011)
- New entrants 57
- Average Graduate Management Admission TestGraduate Management Admission TestThe Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer-adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. Business schools use the test as a criterion for admission into graduate business administration...
(GMAT) 637.5 - Average GPA 3.32
- Average age 24.8
- Average Work Experience 30 months
- International students 53.57%
Concentrations
- Accounting
- Finance
- Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises
- Marketing Management
- General Management
- Innovation Management
- Management of technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Retail Management
Notable Alumni
- Martin J. Whitman '49 BS Founder & Co-Chief Investment Officer Third Avenue Management in New York City
- Daniel A D'Aniello '68 BS Founding Partner and Managing Director The Carlyle Group in Washington D.C.
- Steven Ballentine '83 BS President & CEO Ballentine Capital Management in Avon, Connecticut
Affiliated Programs
Sejong-Syracuse Global MBAThe Sejong-Syracuse Global MBA program in Seoul, South Korea, was established by a joint effort between the Sejong School of Business and the Whitman School of Management in March 2001. The SSMBA is a traditional AACSB-accredited 2-year program with a curriculum consisting of 48 credits. Classes are taught in English by Syracuse and Sejong University professors as the first joint program establishing SU's presence in Asia.
See also
- List of United States business school rankings
- List of business schools in the United States