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CURRICULUM
Electives:
Number of elective courses (not different sessions of same course) available in the business program in the current academic year: 78
Names of new electives that have been added to the business program in the current academic year: Economics of Arts; Pol Eco of Development Aid

In what year was the last major change or significant overhaul to the business program's core curriculum?: 2009
Total number of faculty currently teaching in the undergraduate business program: 127
Percentage of the total faculty that is tenured or tenure track: 62.20
Most prominent faculty:
Jonathan Doh
Michael Pagano
Quinetta Roberson
Business program's leading areas of study:

Accounting
Finance
Marketing
International Business
Economics

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Other leading area of study: Real Estate
New electives added in current academic year:
Economics of Arts; Pol Eco of Development Aid
The Art and Value of Investing; Global Leadership
Global Talent Management
Global Social Entrepreneurship: Microfinance
Database Marketing; The Philosophy of Exchange
Special Programs:
Special programs available to business students: Read to Lead connects students around a relevant business theme: www.villanova.edu/business/undergrad/curriculum; Learning Communities: www.villanova.edu/studentlife/learningcommunities; Competitive Effectiveness integrates mkt. and mg;. Intl. Econ/Global Political Economy focuses on economic theory in an emerging nation; VSB’s Finance Lab, a simulated trading room for students: www.villanova.edu/business/about/facilities; Academic and career planning occur in a Professional Dev. Module.
Work study:
Does the business program offer work study or co-op opportunities?: Yes
Opportunities available for work study or co-op: VSB offers CoOps: 6-month, full-time job experiences. VSB’s CoOps include: Morgan Stanley Operations, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Sales, Delaware County District Attorney’s Office: Forensic Accounting/Economic Crimes (only undergrad program of its kind in the country), DuPont Marketing Communications, Johnson & Johnson Finance/Accounting, Johnson & Johnson/McNeil Brand Marketing, SAP Mgt. Info Systems. http://www.villanova.edu/busines ... er/internship_coop.

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Study abroad:
Does the business program offer opportunities to study abroad?: Yes
Study abroad programs: Over 50% of VSB students study abroad. In 09-10, 81% also included internship/service. Students may go almost anywhere in the world, provided location is deemed safe. Students visit London (Global Citizens), Galway (NUI Galway with internship in Dublin); Shanghai; Rome; The London Intl Business and Internship Program at LSE; The Intl Business Studies and Internship Program in Madrid; and Intl Business & Internship Program at Univ. College Dublin. http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/intlstudies.
Volunteer opportunities:
Are opportunities for volunteer work and community service available to business students?: Yes
Available opportunities for volunteer work and community service: Named the #1 undergrad Net Impact Chapter in the nation, Villanova’s Augustinian commitment to volunteerism encourages service learning projects in VSB courses. A large percent of students perform volunteer work, and during fall break many participate in a service trip. Each year, students provide more than 220,000 hours of service to communities locally, regionally, and nationally. Villanova Univ. sponsors the largest student-run Special Olympics Festival in the world.
Extracurricular activities:
Business-related clubs and extra-curricular activities are available to undergraduate students: Accounting Society; Beta Alpha Psi; • Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Business in Entertainment Society; Business without Borders Society; Economics Society
Entrepreneurial Society; Equity Society; Financial Management Society
Fixed Income Society; Gamma Phi Honor Society; International Business Society
Investment Banking & Private Equity Society; Villanova Women in Business Society; VSB Student Government Senators
Management Society; Management Information Systems Society; Marketing Society
National Association of Black Accountants; Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society
Real Estate Society; Undergraduate Business Law Society; Villanova Technical Analysis Group

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CAREER SERVICES
Employment Information
Percentage of 2010 graduates from the business program for whom you have information regarding employment: 92 %
Percentage seeking full-time professional employment in business: 91 %
Percentage not seeking full-time professional employment in business: 9 %

Number of companies that recruited undergraduate business students on campus: 148
Number of companies that posted full-time job offers for undergraduate business students on school job boards: 479
Other activities and services: On-campus recruiting; resume collection; career fairs; information sessions; networking events; alumni mentorships; career and graduate school counseling; career library; interview, resume, and cover letter preparation assistance; workshops and seminars; online job postings; eNewsletter.
Job Offers
Accepted first job offer by graduation : 60 %
Accepted first job offer after graduation, but within 3 months: 7 %
Accepted first job offer more than 3 months after graduation: 30 %
Did not report having accepted a job offer : 3 %

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Firms that hired the most 2010 undergrad business majors for full time jobs
Ernst & Young 27
PriceWaterhouseCoopers 26
Deloitte 19
KPMG 16
JPMorgan Chase 9
Vanguard 8
Barclays Capital 7
Citigroup 7
Morgan Stanley 7
Goldman Sachs 6
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch 5
PNC Bank 5
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 4
Credit Suisse 4
Johnson & Johnson 4

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Compensation
Mean base salary: $51,381.00
Median base salary : $53,000.00
Mean signing bonus: $6,082.00
Median signing bonus: $5,000.00
Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in the following functional areas:
Consulting: 3 %
Finance/Accounting: 63 %
General Management: 5 %
Human Resources: 1 %
Management Information Systems: 2 %
Marketing/Sales: 15 %
Operations/Production: 6 %
Logistics/Transportation: 1 %
Other: 4 %
Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in the following industries:
Accounting: 27 %
Consumer Products/Retail : 8 %
Consulting: 6 %
Government/Education: 3 %
Pharma/Biotech/Health: 3 %
Manufacturing: 0 %
Media/Entertainment: 8 %
Petroleum/Energy: 0 %
Real Estate: 1 %
Sports/Leisure: 1 %
Technology/Science: 2 %
Non-Profit: 1 %
Transportation: 0 %
Utilities: 0 %
Other: 0 %

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Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in North America:
US: 100 %
Canada: 0 %
Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in regions of US:
Northeast: 58 %
Mid-Atlantic: 36 %
Midwest: 1 %
South: 2 %
Southwest: 1 %
West: 2 %
Possessions and territories: 0 %

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INTERNSHIPS

Number of companies that recruited internship-seeking undergraduate business students on campus in 2009-10 academic year: 99
Number of companies that posted internships for undergraduate business students on school job boards in 2009-10 academic year: 301
Firms that hired the most 2010 undergrad business majors for internships:
KPMG 23
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch 23
Ernst & Young 18
Johnson & Johnson 16
PricewaterhouseCoopers 12
Grant Thornton 7
Barclays 7
Deloitte 6
JPMorgan/JPMorgan Private Bank 6
NBC Universal 6
Citi/Citi Smith Barney 5
Vanguard 4
Bloomberg 4
Dow Jones 3
Credit Suisse 3
Internship pay
Percentage of internships from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 that were paid: 58 %
Mean compensation, per week, for paid internships only: $733.00
Median compensation, per week, for paid internships only: $800.00
Average internship length, in weeks: 11

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B-SCHOOL ALUMNI

Total number of undergraduate business program graduates since inception: 25,020
Total living alumni of the undergraduate business program: 22872
Alumni gifts
Did undergraduate business program receive any individual gift in excess of $10 million from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010?: No
Prominent alums of the undergrad business program
Anthony C. Zinni (BS Economics 1965) Retired Four Star General and Commander
James V. O'Donnell (BS Economics 1963) CEO, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Robert J. McCarthy (BSBA 1975) Group President, Marriott International, Inc.

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-VSB is all about teamwork and hands on learning. I can't even count the number group projects and case studies that we have done but it is outstanding. I feel prepared for anything out of school. Because of VSB, I was offered three starting positions out of school at very competitive salaries.

-The group simulations and semester-long projects are outstanding and very applicable to real life. The Clay Center is an excellent student resource and the networking receptions and guest speakers are frequent and helpful.

-I would have liked to see a little more specialization in the classes that students are required to take for each major and be able to take more classes in my major. However I have been provided with a great base of business knowledge and I do not feel the program lacks anything major.

-Our business program concentrates on much more than simply just the schooling aspect. We are taught how to present, how to communicate, how to lead, and how to be a member of a team--all crucial aspects to become successful businesspersons. Villanova's community fosters our growth and prepares us for real-world situations.