Duquesne University News

Duquesne University operates one of the nation’s top 200 business programs, says U.S. News and World Report.

In the U.S. News 2011 Best Business Programs ranking, Duquesne was listed as No. 184 of 386 business schools honored. Approximately 1,400 colleges were reviewed.

U.S. News recognizes business schools with a commitment to creating a rewarding learning environment for students, said Dr. Alan R. Miciak, dean of the Palumbo•Donahue Business School.

“In addition to our core majors, such as accounting, finance and marketing, our school recently introduced a four-year career development certificate, a requirement for all majors that will help to promote even greater preparation for the job market,” Miciak said.

The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1961. The Business School also has been recognized by Inclusion in the 2011 Princeton Review’s The Best 300 Business Schools. It was the fifth time that the Donahue Graduate School of Business was recognized by this publication.

Earlier this year, U.S. News recognized Duquesne University as a top-tier national institution.

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Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 10:23 am and is filed under Appointments & Awards.