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Goizueta Business School
TypePrivate
Established1919
Parent institution
Emory University
DeanErika Hayes James
Location
Atlanta
,
GA
,
United States

33°47.4′N 84°19.28′W / 33.7900°N 84.32133°W / 33.7900; -84.32133
AffiliationsThe Washington Campus Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Websitegoizueta.emory.edu

Emory University's Goizueta Business School (also known as Goizueta Business School, Emory Business School, or simply Goizueta – pronounced goy-swet-ah) is the private business school of Emory University located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is named after Roberto C. Goizueta, former president of The Coca-Cola Company.

Goizueta Business School, Emory University

History

On February 18, 1919, the dean of Emory College, Howard Odum, recommended the creation of a "school of economics and business administration" to the Board of Trustees. Thus, in the fall of 1919, the new school worked with Emory College to offer courses in economics, accounting, and business law. By 1925, there was one faculty member and full-time assistant, five staff members and 145 students. In 1926, eight students received the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Two decades after the school awarded degrees in business administration, the school accepted its first female student in 1954. In the same year, the MBA program commenced, with 19 registered students.

In 1992, the evening MBA program was introduced. When the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business began accrediting master’s programs, Emory’s program was one of the first to be approved. Four years later, Emory appeared on the list of the top American colleges and universities producing U.S. executives. This newfound position accompanied new programs, such as the concentration within the MBA program for professional accounting and, in 1979, the Executive MBA program. Also at this time, the school created a plan to allow students to complete both the MBA and Juris Doctor degree within four years. Rankings of the school’s programs highlight the results: in 1986, the Executive MBA program was ranked in the top 15 in a Business Week survey.

In 1994, the school was renamed for Roberto C. Goizueta, the CEO of The Coca-Cola Company[1]. The millennium brought about a new PhD program in business administration and a new program in Real Estate. The school installed its current dean, Professor Erika James, in 2014.

Academics

Business School
International Rankings
U.S. MBA Ranking
Bloomberg (2024)[2]15
U.S. News & World Report (2024)[3]19
Global MBA Ranking
Financial Times (2024)[4]55


Undergraduate BBA Program

Goizueta Business School Courtyard
         The undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Goizueta Business School supports the development of deep expertise in the functional fields of business while assuring that students obtain the liberal arts foundation necessary for critical thinking and deep analysis.  The mission of the program is to help its students grow intellectually, personally, and professionally so that they feel enabled, empowered, and motivated to make significant positive contributions to the organizations they serve and to society as a whole. Its junior year admission model provides students with the option to pursue a wide range of inter-disciplinary and non-traditional offerings alongside a business curriculum.  As a result, students graduate with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to make meaningful and informed contributions to the organizations they serve throughout their career.

BBA students take a core curriculum of classes, which includes courses such as Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, Marketing, Process & Systems Management, Business Communications, and Business Law. Students also concentrate in one or more area depth. Area depths include Accounting (CPA and non-CPA tracks), Finance, Marketing, Strategy & Management Consulting, and, Information Systems & Operations Management (ISOM)[5]. Students may also opt to specialize in secondary depths that cut across these areas, such as International Business, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Analytic Consulting. Goizueta partners with several departments within Emory College to offer collaborative concentrations to both business and liberal arts majors, including those in the arts, film studies, human health, and environmental studies [6]. The BBA curriculum at Goizueta is distinctive not only in terms of the quality, range and scope of academic approaches provided but also because of the built-in flexibility that allows for both traditional and customized, unique concentrations and depths incorporating coursework within and outside of the Business School, allowing students to earn a double major from Emory College within four years.

The BBA program graduates approximately 400 students per year, creating an intimate environment in which students are afforded the opportunity to know their faculty and classmates well. Students are assigned an advisor who works closely with them to provide one-on-one coaching and to guide and expand their academic and professional development. The BBA program provides ample opportunities for students to take on leadership roles through various clubs and events, including hosting the annual Undergraduate Business School Leadership Conference, bringing more than 100 student leaders from top schools across the globe to Goizueta each spring [7]. In addition, students have access to an in-house BBA Career Management Center that provides extensive counseling and job/internship resources. Special offerings include multiple career treks throughout the U.S., programs like Resumania and mock interview practice, multi-layered mentoring, and a multitude of company presentations and panels to help students connect to an extensive and exciting array of top-tier companies.[8]

Over the last 20 years, Goizueta has tripled the number of countries in which its students study abroad and almost quadrupled the list of partner schools. One of the hardest tasks for students is narrowing down this list of 45+ international partner schools in 25+ countries. At Goizueta, a rich international atmosphere abounds. Every BBA degree student takes a class with an international focus, and more than 25% of the students in each BBA class are degree-seeking international students. To this, the school adds 100 students per year from its 45+ international partner schools, which are accepted in exchange for the Goizueta students who go abroad.[9]

Entrance to the BBA Program occurs when students have attained junior standing. As a result of AP credit, transfer hours, and/or summer courses, half of the class has a sufficient number of credit hours to enter during the spring of sophomore year, and the remainder enters the following fall. Admission is granted by application and is largely based on overall GPA, performance in prerequisite courses such as economics, statistics, and accounting, and campus involvement. The program is designed for students who have spent at least a year at Emory or Oxford College, and historically, over 75% of these applicants have been admitted. The BBA class of 2018 had an average SAT of 1381 and average college GPA of 3.63.

Graduate Programs

There are numerous MBA programs offered at Emory, including Full Time (both one- and two-year programs), Evening, and Executive programs. All applicants must complete the GMAT, and non-native English speaking applicants must complete the TOEFL or equivalent test. Evening MBA applicants must live and work in the metro Atlanta area. The average accepted Full Time MBA for the class of 2012 had a GMAT of 680, a 3.4 Undergrad GPA, and roughly 5 years of work experience.[10]

Full-Time MBA

The Goizueta MBA Program is the only top-20 MBA program offering a combination of world-class academics and small-by-design classes delivered in a dynamic, global city. Earn an internationally-recognized MBA and receive high-quality, personalized feedback plus access to Fortune 500s and emerging businesses alike.   [11]

One-Year MBA

Goizueta One-Year MBA Program provides the full MBA experience, including professional and personal development within just 12 months. A business, economics or engineering degree is preferred. One-Year students have full access to electives, the MBA Career Management Center, the Goizueta Advanced Leadership Academy, multiple international immersion modules, clubs and organizations.

Two-Year MBA

Designed with a unique structure, the Two-Year MBA allows students to build a solid foundation of skills by completing all functional core courses in the first semester. In this format, students benefit from an earlier start in elective courses that prepare them for Day-One Readiness on internships and post-MBA jobs.   

One hundred percent of Two-Year students have received internship offers the past five years. Internship preparation resources are available to students before they arrive on campus. Additionally, students are matched with a personal career coach that align with those student interests. Goizueta Business School consistently ranks among the top MBA programs for full-time employment, and 95% of the Two-Year MBA Class of 2016 received employment offers within 3 months of graduation.

Evening MBA

Goizueta’s Evening MBA program, ranked in the top 25 nationally since 1995, is designed for professionals currently living and working in the Metro Atlanta area. The standard length of the Evening MBA program is 32 months, though it can be completed in as little as 24. Each course meets once a week, with core classes being taken with other Evening MBAs and electives being taken with students from other MBA programs and class years.
The Evening MBA program offers International Study Abroad options via annual one-week overseas learning opportunities, which allow students the means to observe and learn first-hand current business challenges in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, China, and The Netherlands. Evening MBAs have full access to the Career Management Center including dedicated personnel in the CMC for Working Professionals to help with resume editing, interviewing preparation, career development and coaching and access to on-campus recruiting.[12]

Executive MBA

As one of the most established names in education, Goizueta Business School has a proven track record of producing successful business graduates. For more than 90 years, the unmatched prestige of Goizueta continues to stand true. Our Executive MBA Programs shares a celebrated history, spanning over three decades and countless accolades. Students gain access to more than 121,000 Emory alumni, numerous academic leaders and a brand with limitless potential.  

Goizueta’s EMBA programs combine rigorous academic preparation with flexible areas of focus to create a degree built for specific needs. The business-friendly formats let high-potential executives gain the knowledge they need at their own pace while our innovative structure provides immersive learning experiences to bring the classroom theories to life. Professional growth is the utmost priority within the program by ensuring leadership development and career management are embedded in the program experience.  

We understand that one size does not fit all.  That is why Goizueta offers two Executive MBA formats, one in a weekend format that meets every other week and another in a hybrid format that meets for one week, 8 times during the program with technology-enabled learning in-between in-person class times.

Executives MBA for Working Professionals Weekend Format

The weekend format is ideal for executives that prefer a traditional face-to-face learning environment.  Classes typically meet every other week on Friday and Saturday.  This format provides the option to concentrate in a specific discipline with a menu of available elective courses,  Students typically complete the program in 19 months however students can accelerate and complete the program in as little as 15 months.   U.S. News & World Report ranks the WEMBA program as #1 in Georgia and #17 in the country. Class of 2016 had an admissions profile of 37% Women, 26% U.S. Minority, and on average, 8 or more years of work experience. 

Executive MBA for Working Professionals Modular Format

The modular format is ideal for senior executives that cannot spend much time away from work. Classes meet for one-week residency, 8 times during the program with an additional international travel module.  In between residencies, faculty and student interaction in an online format to maintain the rigor that is synonymous with an Emory education.    [13]

Executive Education

Emory Executive Education is a globally-acclaimed program focused on improving the knowledge and business skills of current or aspiring executive professionals. They are the only globally-ranked executive education program in Georgia, offering world-class education while maintaining the capability to provide high-impact programs across the globe. The Emory Executive Education program offers open enrollment programs for individuals, and partners with top national and global organizations to provide customized, business-specific training for employees Current open enrollment programs include the Managerial Leadership Program, Design Thinking for Business Innovation, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, and Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers. Programs can range from a few days to over a week and are taught by top faculty from Goizueta Business School and content experts from the Atlanta business community.[14]

PhD in Business

Laney Graduate School's Ph.D. in Business program, which originated in the fall of 2002, attracts a diverse group of continuing students wishing to specialize in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Marketing, and Organization & Management.[15]  

Students will find many opportunities to get involved in collaborative research with faculty in their area. Students take two years of coursework to learn the fundamental skills required to conduct independent research.  After the first year, each student will be required to work as a research assistant to a faculty member for 10 hours per week. Every effort is made to assign a student to a faculty member with similar research interests. Working with several faculty helps students develop their own scholarly identity, which is critical for becoming an independent and creative thinker.

Only 4% of prospective students were admitted to the Ph.D. program for the fall of 2015. These students had an average GMAT of 711, a 3.6 undergraduate GPA, and averaged 26 years of age. Application requirements include a bachelor's degree, a high GMAT score, a TOEFL for non-native English speakers, and letters of recommendation. [16]

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Goizueta's Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is designed to develop Business Data Scientists. The program brings together knowledge from three distinct fields of management, information systems/computer sciences and applied statistics to solve business problems. Classes begin each August and cover a wide range of current topics and provide rigorous training in the areas of data mining, machine learning, econometrics, relational and noSQL databases, text mining, data visualization, the design of experiments, optimization, simulation, decision theory, consumer and human behavior.[17]

Experiential learning is a core element of the MSBA program. Students will solve business problems for member companies of Goizueta’s board as well as other firms from across the spectrum of verticals. Students will not only use data provided by these firms but also combine firm-level data with other public and proprietary data including from social media.

Facilities

Main campus

Goizueta is located on the main campus of Emory University, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, a suburban community near Atlanta. Also located on the main campus are Emory College of Arts and Sciences and all graduate and professional schools, including the Law and Medical schools. Other key buildings on campus include the Dobbs University Center (DUC), the Woodruff PE Center (WOODPEC), and the Woodruff Library, which contains the Goizueta Business Library.

Main campus is about a 15-minute drive from downtown and midtown Atlanta as well as the Buckhead area. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with more than 5.5 million people, is the ninth largest in the country and home to the world headquarters of corporations such as The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, AT&T Mobility, UPS, Delta Air Lines, and Turner Broadcasting. Atlanta has the country’s fourth-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, and over 75 percent of Fortune 1000 companies have business operations in the metropolitan area.

Goizueta Foundation Center

Completed in 2005, the 90,000 square foot Goizueta Foundation Center for Research and Doctoral Education houses areas for PhD students, Executive MBA classrooms, the MBA Career Management Center, and conference and breakout rooms. The Balser Art Collection, a collection of art including original works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, is located throughout the center. The building is "gold" certified by the LEED green building program. The Patterson Green, the main courtyard enclosed by the Foundation Center, offers students a space to relax in between classes and is the site of some social events for the Goizueta community.

Research Centers

The Social Enterprise Center aims to apply business acumen and market-based solutions.

The Marketing Analytics Center provides a forum for students, faculty, and industry representatives to share the latest decision making tools in the field of marketing analytics. The center hosts an annual conference.

The Emory Center for Alternative Investments focuses on developing research and information, providing education and building community with respect to areas of alternative investments including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and real estate.

Notable faculty

  • Gregory Waymire - Asa G. Candler Professor of Accounting
  • Benn Konsynski – George S. Craft Distinguished University Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management
  • Jagdish Sheth – Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing
  • Larry Benveniste – Asa G. Candler Professor of Finance
  • Jay Shanken – Goizueta Chair in Finance
  • Narasimhan Jegadeesh – Dean’s Distinguished Chair of Finance
  • Tarun Chordia – R. Howard Dobbs Professor of Finance

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/experience/legacy.html
  2. ^ "Best B-Schools". Bloomberg Businessweek.
  3. ^ "2023 Best Business Schools Rankings". U.S. News & World Report.
  4. ^ "Global MBA Ranking 2023". Financial Times.
  5. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/curriculum/primary_area_depths.html
  6. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/curriculum/secondary_area_depths.html
  7. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/beyond_academics/clubs_activities.html
  8. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/curricular_options/advising_support.html
  9. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/international/index.html
  10. ^ http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/admissions.html
  11. ^ http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/
  12. ^ http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/eveningmba/
  13. ^ http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/emba/
  14. ^ http://goizueta.emory.edu/executiveprograms/
  15. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/phd/about/index.html
  16. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/phd/admissions/index.html
  17. ^ https://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/msba/curriculum/program_structure.html

External links

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