Wall Street Journal Ranks SOM 2 Spots Higher

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- For the fifth consecutive year, the University at Buffalo School of Management has been ranked as one of the world's "top business schools" by The Wall Street Journal.

The UB School of Management was ranked 13th among the top 47 regional business schools in North America, up two spots from last year's ranking.

"This ranking is a glowing affirmation of what we already know from our corporate recruiters," said John M. Thomas, dean of the UB School of Management. "They see our graduates as a savvy investment and value them for the impact they make in the workplace."

As in past years, the ranking is based exclusively on recruiter feedback. Nearly 3,300 recruiters assessed schools based on a variety of attributes, rating communication and interpersonal skills; team skills, and personal ethics and integrity as the most important.

The survey results were separated into three separate rankings -- national, regional and international -- based primarily on MBA recruiting activity. Schools in the national ranking tended to be larger (more than 500 students) and attracted more recruiters. Schools in the regional ranking were more likely to draw recruiters from within their region, and they typically had smaller MBA programs and fewer recruiters overall. To be eligible for the international ranking, schools needed responses from recruiters in at least four countries.

"We've been working continuously to recruit top faculty and high-caliber students to enhance the quality of our programs and our global reputation, and it's gratifying to see our efforts reflected in these rankings," said Thomas. "Our new, student-focused Alfiero Center has allowed us to improve the school's educational facilities and technologies, as well."

The UB School of Management is the only Western New York business school to be included in The Wall Street Journal ranking. The school recently was cited by Forbes magazine for "best return on investment."