Year in which the undergraduate business program was founded:
1922
Institution:
Four Year
Business program:
Four Year
Degrees offered:
Degree/Program Name:
BS/Accountancy
BBA/Honors
BBA with Majors in Economics, Finance, Management
BBA with Majors in MIS, Marketing
BBA with International Business Co-Major作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:06
PROGRAM COSTS
Annual Tuition (Resident):
$ 37,725
Annual Tuition (Non-Resident)
$ 37,725
Cost per academic credit (resident)
$ 1,575
Cost per academic credit (non-resident)
$ 1,575
Required fees
$ 580
Room and board:
$ 10,320
Books:
$ 950作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:11
ADMISSIONS - Getting Into the Institution
Required standardized tests for entire college:
SAT or ACT (which must include the writing sub-score)
Minimum SAT score for entire college on 1600 scale:
n/a
Minimum ACT score for entire college:
n/a
Minimum high school GPA for entire college:
n/a
Interviews for entire college:
Not required
Additional application requirements for entire college:
In addition to standardized test scores and application fee, a Villanova Preliminary Application for Undergraduate Admission, Common Application, official high school transcript, Common Application School Report, and Villanova essay must be submitted. International students from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) test and have scores reported directly to the University from the College Board. Students applying to transfer to Villanova must also complete a transfer application and submit official transcripts from each post-secondary school attended and a completed Dean of Students Transfer Evaluation form.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:12
Upcoming application deadlines for entire college:
Semester: Fall 2010 Freshmen
Deadline: 01-07-2010
Semester: Fall 2010 Transfers
Deadline: 06-01-2010
Semester: SP 11/Transfers Only
Deadline: 11-01-2010
Total number of full-time applications for entire college:
13,098
International applicants, entire college, 2009-10:
4 %
Female applicants, entire college, 2009-10:
51 %
Relative Importance of Application Elements:
Secondary School Record:
Very Important
Class Rank:
Very Important
Talent/Ability:
Important
Interview:
Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities:
Important
Volunteer Work:
Important
Character/Personal Abilities:
Very Important
Application Essay:
Important
Work Experience:
Considered
SAT/ACT Scores:
Important
Recommendations:
Considered
High School GPA:
Very Important作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:12
ADMISSIONS - Getting Into the B-School
Undergrad business program admissions managed by:
The university admissions office
Total undergraduate business program applicants, 2009-10:
3,688
Applicants admitted to undergraduate business program, 2009-10:
30 %
Admitted applicants enrolled in undergrad business program, 2009-10:
34 %
Minimum requirements for business program:
Minimum SAT score: n/a
Minimum ACT score: n/a
Minimum high school GPA : n/a
Entrance exam requirement other than SAT/ACT for business program:
No
Interview to enter business program:
Not required
Freshmen admitted into business program:
Yes
Percentage of business students admitted as freshmen:
94 %
Are the freshman admits to the business program required to complete pre-business courses before beginning upper-level courses in the junior year?
No
Freshmen admitted by:
Indicate interest on university application
Additional application requirements for freshman admits:
There are no additional requirements.
Minimum college GPA for internal business program transfers:
3.4
Additional requirements for internal transfers:
All applications are reviewed holistically. The VSB Academic Standing and Admission Committee reviews each applicant's GPA, incoming credentials, current major, and coursework to date. Grades in quantitative courses tend to be weighted heavily.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:13
CLASS PROFILE
Class Profile:
Female: 34 %
International : 4 %
Entering students by age:
Mean: 18.5
Median: 18.4
Percent of Students Who Were In:
Top 10% of high school class:
68 %
Top 25% of high school class:
91 %
HS GPA of 3.75 or higher:
64 %
HS GPA of 3.5 to 3.74:
23 %
SAT scores for full-time entering business students on 1600 scale:
Mean: 1,318
Median: 1,340
SAT middle 50% range on 1600 scale:
From: 1,250
To: 1,390作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:13
ACT scores for full-time entering business students:
Institutional scholarship money distributed to undergraduate business students in previous academic year:
$ 16,637,495
Institutional scholarship money to be distributed to undergraduate business students in current academic year:
$ 17,093,654
Scholarships awarded to students in the business program based on:
A combination of need and merit
Other scholarship considerations:
N/A
Undergraduate business students receiving institutional scholarships for 2009-10 academic year:
49 %
Undergraduate business students with full-tuition scholarships 2009-10:
8 %
Percentage of institutional scholarship money distributed to business students based on merit, 2009-10 year:
64 %
Percentage of institutional scholarship money distributed to business students based on need, 2009-10:
36 %
Scholarship consideration process:
As part of the admissions application
School offers guaranteed loans:
No作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:14
PROGRAM BASICS
Institutional freshman retention rate:
94 %
Business students who graduate within four years:
94 %
Business students who graduate within 6 years:
99作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:14
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Credit hours required for graduation:
Degree: BS
Hours: 123
Degree: BBA
Hours: 123
Other degree requirements:
N/A作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:15
ACADEMICS
Average class size in required business courses:
28.7
Average class size in business electives:
24.8
Average class size in non-business electives required for admission to business program:
N/A
Class size:
Classes with fewer than 20 students: 23 %
Classes with 21 to 50 students: 76 %
Classes with more than 50 students: 1 %作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:15
CURRICULUM
Number of elective courses available in business program:
85
Electives added in current academic year:
Economics (Offered in Madrid): Spain The European Union and the Global Economy
Management: Global Social Entrepreneurship
Year of the last major change to the business program's core curriculum:
2009
Leading areas of study:
Accounting
Finance
International Business
Marketing
Strategy
Special programs for business students:
The VSB Read to Lead program is an integral part of the undergrad business curriculum. Its goal is to connect and inspire all first-years around a common, highly-relevant theme through the collective reading of one book. The book serves as a foundational thread throughout the year, weaving together concepts from Business Dynamics I and II and providing a launching point for integrative discussions, projects, and topic analyses. http://www.villanova.edu/business/undergrad/curriculum VSB first-years are also encouraged to participate in one of Villanova's nationally-recognized themed Learning Communities. Through these Communities, students form friendships as they live and learn together in specially-designated residence halls. Students take their humanities seminar together, which includes tailored co-curricular programs such as lectures, cultural events, and site visits. The Leadership Experience, Environmental Leadership, and Global Community are among the most popular Learning Communities on campus. http://www.villanova.edu/studentlife/learningcommunities作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:15
Business program offers work study or co-op opportunities:
Yes
Work study opportunities description:
In addition to extensive and diverse internship opportunities, VSB offers students CoOps--which are 6-month, full-time job experiences. VSB CoOps include: The Delaware County DA’s Office Forensic Accounting/Economic Crimes CoOp; 2) The DuPont Marketing Communications CoOp; 3) The Johnson & Johnson Finance/Accounting CoOp; 4) The McNeil Brand Marketing CoOp; and 5) The SAP Management Information Systems CoOp. http://www.villanova.edu/busines ... ter/internship_coop
Business program offers study abroad opportunities:
Yes
Study abroad program description:
More than half of the VSB student body participates in study abroad experiences, and many of these include internship and service components. Students may go almost anywhere in the world, provided the destination is deemed safe and is approved by Villanova University. In addition, there are many opportunities specifically for business students. For example, qualified VSB first-years may study in London through the Global Citizens Program, which includes an internship. VSB sophomores may participate in the NUI Galway program through the Villanova University Center in Galway, which includes an internship in Dublin. In addition, summer business programs include: 1) The Shanghai International Business Program; 2) International Business Studies in Rome; 3) Globalization, Corporate Social Responsibility and Innovative Entrepreneurship in Italy; 4) The London International Business and Internship Program at the London School of Economics; and 5) The International Business Studies and Internship Program in Madrid. http://www.villanova.edu/vpaa/intlstudies作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:16
Volunteer work and community service opportunities:
Yes
Volunteer opportunities description:
One of the things that makes a Villanova education unique is a campus-wide commitment to volunteerism. Service learning projects are regularly included in VSB coursework, over 60 percent of Villanova students perform volunteer work, and there is a special one-week fall service break that allows students to perform service projects. Each year, Villanovans provide more than 64,000 hours of service to communities locally, regionally, and nationally.
Business clubs and extracurricular activities:
23 Business Student Societies/Clubs eg Accounting Society; Equity Society
Business Plan and Case Competitions eg Big Four Case Competition; Real Estate Case Competition
Business Conferences eg Women in Business Conference; Business of Sports Conference; Beyond Ideas Entrepreneurship Conference
Professional Development Events eg Fashion Marketing Day in NYC; Working on Wall Street Series
Special Service Trips eg Business Projects in Kenya Nicaragua
Special Guest Lectures eg Azrack Distinguished Speaker Series on Ethical Leadership
Events Sponsored by VSB Research Centers; Topics Include Marketing Public Policy International Business Entrepreneurship and Real Estate
Professional Networking Events eg Networking Receptions Hosted by Recruiting Companies and by VSB作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:16
CAMPUS LIFE
Largest on-campus organizations for business students:
Business Without Borders
Equity Society
Financial Management Association
International Business Society
Real Estate Society
Freshmen are required to live on campus:
Yes
Business students are grouped in learning communities:
Yes作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:16
FACULTY
Faculty:
Full-time faculty : 100
Adjuncts and visiting faculty: 25
Permanent/tenured professors: 73
Percentage of permanent/tenured professors who are women: 30
Percentage of permanent/tenured professors who are underrepresented minorities: 5
Percentage of permanent/tenured professors who are also members of company boards of directors or of advisors: 14
Percentage of permanent/tenured professors who are business owners: 34
Prominent faculty:
Jonathan Doh
Michael Pagano
Quinetta Roberson作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:17
COMMENTS
In addition to the academic and extracurricular programs already listed, VSB offers its students two unique resources: 1) The Clay Center at VSB, and 2) The VSB Applied Finance Lab. The Clay Center is completely dedicated to undergraduate business student academic advising and professional development services, and serves as a "one-stop-shop" resource for students. http://www.villanova.edu/business/undergrad/claycenter The VSB Applied Finance Lab is a state-of-the art financial research and teaching center that bridges business theory and practice. The lab integrates technology into the learning experience--including a simulated trading room. The lab offers students the same equipment and real-time resources available to Wall Street traders. http://www.villanova.edu/business/about/facilities/financelab.htm作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:17
B-SCHOOL ALUMNI
Total number of undergraduate business program graduates since inception:
24,508
Total living alumni:
22,523
Single donation in excess of $10 million in 2008-09?
No
Prominent alumni:
Name: James V. O'Donnell (BS Economics 1963)
Title: CEO, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Name: Robert F. Moran (BSBA 1972)
Title: President and COO, PetSmart
Name: Robert J. McCarthy (BSBA 1975)
Title: President, North American Lodging Operations, Marriott International作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:17
CAREER SERVICES
Percent of 2009 graduates who provided employment information:
80 %
Seeking full-time employment in business: 92 %
Not seeking full-time employment in business: 8 %
Number of companies recruiting undergraduate students on campus in previous academic year:
312
Companies posting full-time job offers on school job boards, previous academic year:
569
Career services provided for business majors:
On-campus recruiting; 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 offer results, 2009 graduates:
Received first job offer by graduation: n/a %
Received first job offer in three months following graduation: n/a %
Received first job offer more than 3 months after graduation: n/a %
Did not report having received a job offer: n/a %
Accepted first job offer by graduation: 73 %
Accepted first job offer in three months following graduation: 9 %
Accepted first job offer more than 3 months after graduation: 14 %
Did not report having accepted a job offer: 4 %作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:18
Top hiring firms:
Ernst & Young
PricewaterhouseCoopers
KPMG LLP
Deloitte Touche Tomatsu
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Barclays Bank PLC
Morgan Stanley
Bank of America Corp.
Deutsche Bank AG
Goldman Sachs Group
Other Hiring Firms:
BlackRock
ICAP
PNC Bank
Prudential Financial
Graduate compensation:
Mean base salary: $ 51,142
Median base salary: $ 52,000
Mean signing bonus: $ 5,478
Median signing bonus: $ 4,000
Mean other guaranteed compensation: $ 0
Median other guaranteed compensation: $ 0作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:18
Grads accepted jobs in following functional areas:
INTERNSHIPS
Number of companies recruiting interns on-campus, 2008-09 academic year:
93
Companies posting internships on job boards, previous academic year:
403
Top internship recruiters, 2008-09:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Bank of America Corp.
Johnson & Johnson
Ernst & Young
KPMG LLP
Deloitte Touche Tomatsu
Citigroup Inc.
UBS Investment Bank
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Barclays Bank PLC
Deutsche Bank AG
Other Internship Recruiters:
Grant Thornton 8 NBC Universal 5 Navigant Consulting 4 BBC Worldwide 3
Percentage of internships that were paid, previous academic year
64 %
Mean internship compensation per week:
$ 759
Median internship compensation per week:
$ 785
Average internship, in weeks:
10作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:19
Excellent career services. The Clay Center provides outstanding career counseling and advising. They helped me plan out my schedule so I could double major and minor while studying abroad for two semesters and interning all three summers during college. The amount of help faculty members are willing to give to students is in my opinion the best part about the business school. Everyone really wants to see you succeed and they do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.
Villanova is extremely strong in Accounting, however, as strong as they are in that field, they are equally as weak in Marketing. From courses, to professors, the Marketing department needs to be brought up to the level that Accounting is currently at.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:20
I think that Villanova distinguishes itself from other programs by the amount of effort and care it offers to students. The faculty truly connects with the students and gets to know them on a different level. They make themselves available all of the time, and students are encouraged to take advantage and use the professors as resources. Past professors that I have gotten to know have helped me in my job search and with other research projects tremendously. I believe this school is not recognized in Corporate America as much as it should be. I went into countless interviews with employers either not having heard of Villanova, or vaguely familiar with the school for its basketball reputation, who later told me how impressed and surprised they were by my presence. I would give all of the credit to Villanova, who I feel has prepared me to succeed for life after college.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:20
I wish they would not have changed the business schedule, where they have incoming freshmen not taking business classes in specific subjects but rather taking some sort of overall class. I think getting right into the subjects help students decide what to major in and what they have a passion for.
Our business program is unique because there is a strong focus on ethics. Every professor makes an effort to emphasize the Augustinian values (veritas, unitas, caritas) that are an integral part of the University community. Such a unique perspective gives Villanovans the desire to reach out to the surrounding community and use their business knowledge to find ways to better the world around them. We use our business skills not only in corporate America, but for the benefit of those less fortunate.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:21
Overall, the small classroom sizes allow students to not only learn more during class, but it also enables the students to frequently meet with professors outside of class. In addition, our hi-tech facilities, such as our Finance Lab, enable students to gain real world experience while learning in the classroom. Lastly, the information, assistance, and opportunity provided by Villanova's Career Services is unparalleled and has truly helped me attain my ultimate business goals.
I wish they gave non-accounting/ finance majors more job opportunities. As an econ major, I have seen few events that cater to the economics major.
The teaching staff really makes our program unique. Other than the introduction classes, I have never been in a business class over 35 students. Each professor that I have had for my business classes really takes the time to get to know his/her students and makes himself/herself available outside of class. Each one is willing to help up the student body in any way they can.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:21
The Villanova School of Business is unique because it focuses on individualized attention, teamwork, and dynamic learning. Many teachers have unique and effective teaching methods that maximize learning for students. Additionally, since class sizes are small, students are able to learn more effectively.
The price tag is astronomical. They give back some of that in terms of facilities (the Finance Lab, access to the WSJ among others) but there is no way it justifies how much I am pumping into this school. Without my parents' ability to help shoulder the load, I do not know if the return on my investment as far as my job would have been all that high. The only other negative is that this place tends to get a little uppity at times with the class of kids that attend, and coming from a fairly blue-collar background it can get a little annoying.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:21
The VSB program is extremely personal. I feel that I know almost all the teachers in the school, some of which I never have even had. It's not like I just go to school at Villanova and mind my own business. Staff and professors know who I am, and they all want the best for me and my future. Teachers consistently preach about the future and taking the opportunities that VSB has to offer to network and prepare for after graduation. Everyone in the school is willing to help me reach my goals, and a major reason why I was able to find such a great job with PwC is because of the relationship that Villanova has with this firm. Villanova is much more than an education but also the experience and opportunity of a lifetime.
There are three factors which make Villanova unique: the faculty, the curriculum and the small class sizes. The faculty are engaged and involved. Every class is taught by a professor and most a very available to meet outside of class. The curriculum is integrated and challenging, giving students exposure to all elements of a business education. The small classes allow students to develop personal relationships with the faculty and their classmates which enhances the learning environment.作者: s 时间: 2010-9-8 17:22
Villanova combines a strong Liberal Arts education with an effective Business curriculum, and it has the added benefit of being located close to New York City and many large corporations. I never had a class that I thought had too many people in it, and I never experienced a teacher that failed to learn the name of every single student in class.
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