Date: Nov 17, 2011

Part-Time MBA Program Ranked Top 50 Nationally & Top Five in the Northeast

2011 Bloomberg BusinessWeek Rankings

Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York – Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business’s Part-Time MBA Program has been ranked in the top 5 among part-time MBA programs in the Northeast and among the top 50 in the nation by the 2011 Bloomberg BusinessWeek Survey.

“This is a great honor and a true testament to the dedication in teaching and excellence that the faculty of the Zarb School exude every day,” said Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Patrick J. Socci. “In the Zarb community, we are all very proud of this accomplishment, and will continue to enhance our students knowledge and career and networking opportunities through our nationally awarded faculty and our successful alumni.”

The Zarb School of Business also received notable accreditations in the below categories:

•    Faculty quality of teaching and curriculum both received A grades.
•    Student quality was ranked 44th nationally.
•    Academic quality of the program was ranked 52nd nationally.
•    The Post MBA outcomes were ranked 36th nationally which is based on the 67 percent of students surveyed who said their program was "completely" responsible for them achieving their goals.

The full rankings can be viewed here http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/20111108/top-part-time-mba-programs-of-2011/

About The Frank G. Zarb School of Business
The Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University believes that the best business education provides students with a sound knowledge of their field combined with a broad, well-rounded program of study guided by an experienced faculty committed to excellence. Recognized as one of the Best 294 Business Schools by the Princeton Review and ranked by BusinessWeek and US News & World Report, the Zarb School, which is AACSB accredited, continues to provide its students will a solid educational background that prepares them to excel in their chosen field.

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