“When we transitioned to online delivery four years ago, I was confident that we could build strong online MBA programs,” said Abbey O’Connor, Longwood’s MBA director and assistant dean of the College of Business and Economics.
“Our ranking by U.S. News & World Report is confirmation of the quality of Longwood’s online MBA programs. I am proud of the dedication and hard work of our MBA team, including our distinguished faculty, expert staff and incredible students.”
Longwood’s MBA programs include concentrations in general business, retail management and, beginning this fall, real estate. All of the concentrations are online. The concentrations in real estate and retail management are probably the only online MBA programs in those areas in Virginia and among only a few online programs in the country accredited by AACSB International, the most prestigious accrediting agency for schools of business.
Though all courses are delivered online, students are required to come to campus once each year for a residency in which they network with other students, work face-to-face with faculty and learn from industry experts and other guest speakers.
“Our students tell us that the reasons they select our MBA are the AACSB accreditation, being online and our on-campus summer residencies,” said O’Connor.
About the College of Business and Economics and Longwood University
Longwood’s College of Business and Economics, accredited by AACSB International, prepares effective and successful business leaders by guiding students to develop their full potential. A dedication to leadership values and ethics builds upon Longwood University’s mission to develop citizen leaders. The college’s required and outstanding internship program ensures that all students practice their business skills and apply their knowledge in the real business world. The College of Business and Economics offers Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and MBA degrees. In fall 2014, if will offer an MBA in Real Estate.
Longwood University is Virginia’s third-oldest public university and is celebrating its 175th anniversary during the 2013-14 academic year. For more information on the anniversary, please visit 175.longwood.edu.
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