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American University Kogod School of Business
American University’s Kogod School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and has offered business education in Washington, D.C. for more than fifty years. Kogod is recognized by some of the top publications including BusinessWeek and The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, Kogod’s finance and real estate programs and faculty members are highly recognized and revered.
The Kogod School of Business offers graduate degree programs with an unmatched opportunity to integrate business education with other renowned American University disciplines such as international services, law and politics. Kogod offers a full and parttime MBA; MS degrees in Accounting, Information Technology Management, and Taxation, and Graduate Business Certificates. Kogod offers dual degree graduate programs including a JD/MBA, MBA/MA, and an LLM/MBA. Kogod’s dual degrees and programs, strong co-curricular programs, endowed scholarships, thought-leading research and comprehensive career services attract high quality students and faculty.
Established in 1955, Kogod has a highly diverse population that is driven to make a difference in the world. The school works closely with the business community to create market-driven programs that prepare outstanding candidates for productive careers in the global business environment.
The Kogod MBA is a flexible and student-centered program. While preparing students for today’s business world, the Kogod MBA focuses on the managerial aspects of information technology and global business practices. MBA students are expected to maximize their Kogod education by completing two career track areas and by becoming heavily involved in the direction of the school through student leadership and volunteerism.
MBA career tracks are focused on making students successful in today's competitive marketplace, and the completion of career track coursework represents an area of specific expertise. Students may pursue career tracks in accounting, asset management, consulting, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, global emerging
markets, international trade and global supply chain management, marketing management, marketing management, real estate, or taxation. Students may
also create a personalized career track with the Design Your Own option.
Kogod offers outstanding faculty members and an integrated curriculum that provides a unique interdisciplinary approach that blends theory and practice. Kogod employs almost sixty full-time faculty members; 55% have real world experience, 28% are from outside the US and 95% hold the highest degree in their field.
The Kogod Graduate Career Services team includes career advisors and professionals with expertise in the areas of career management education and corporate relations. The team is committed to developing opportunities for students to pursue their passions, and offers career advising and counseling, career development programs, ongoing networking events, and a unique career management curriculum.
American University’s 84-acre campus is located in a beautiful residential area in the heart of northwest Washington, D.C. Many students pursue internships
and job opportunities with area businesses such as Fannie Mae, Deloitte, the U.S. government, and more.
For detailed statistical data about this school, please check QS TopMBA Scorecard.
Source: QS TopMBA Career Guide
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