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Online master’s degree programs offered through Butler University’s Lacy School of Business ranked No. 33 in the nation, according to rankings published today by US News & World Report. The rankings compare online master’s degree programs in Business, excluding MBA degrees, from 211 colleges and universities. The 2023 ranking was a huge jump for Butler, which finished No. 95 in the same category last year.
Butler’s Lacy School of Business offers two online master’s programs that were considered for the US News rankings—a Master of Arts in Management (MiM) and a Master of Science in Risk and Insurance (MSRI). Butler launched an online MBA in January 2022; that program will be eligible for US News rankings in 2024.
“In today’s world, universities have to be innovative in meeting the needs of all students, particularly adult learners who are often balancing continuing education with their busy work schedules and home life,” Craig Caldwell, Dean of Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, said. “In a relatively short period of time, Butler has come a long way in launching several new online programs, ensuring that they meet Butler’s high academic standards. The online graduate programs in the Lacy School of Business, in particular, are student-centric and emphasize an experiential learning approach. A master’s degree from Butler’s Lacy School of Business is sure to give our graduates an advantage in the job market—whether they are looking to advance in their career or transition to a new one—and this exceptional ranking confirms that.”
US News & World Report considers several factors in compiling rankings of Online Business Programs, including:
Butler University’s Online Master of Arts in Management is a 33-credit hour program is accredited by AACSB, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Less than five percent of business schools have earned this prestigious accreditation. Students learn about all functional areas of business, expand career opportunities, and establish themselves as a valued hire to a wide variety of business, non-profit, and governmental organizations. Each student is assigned an individual mentor to assist them in establishing their career goals, learn effective job search skills from how to create a standout resume, successful interview techniques, how to evaluate job offers, and more. The program includes a 260-hour professional internship, giving students the opportunity to better understand an organization and its industry, while providing a chance to apply the skills they’ve learned in the program. Students also participate in a Capstone Experience where they are paired with an organization to solve a “real-world problem” using their newly learned skills and refined decision-making processes.
Butler University’s Online Master of Science in Risk and Insurance, also accredited by AACSB, prepares graduates to:
Graduates of Butler’s MSRI program can enter or accelerate their careers with insurance carriers and brokers, and have access to some of the best jobs available for corporate risk managers.
For more information about Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, visit butler.edu/lacy-business.
Online master’s degree programs offered through Butler University’s Lacy School of Business ranked No. 33 in the nation, according to rankings published today by US News & World Report. The rankings compare online master’s degree programs in Business, excluding MBA degrees, from 211 colleges and universities. The 2023 ranking was a huge jump for Butler, […]
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Following a national search, Josh Petrusa has been named Dean of the Libraries at Butler University. Petrusa has served as Associate Dean at Butler Libraries since Fall 2010. Over that time he has worked to strategically update collections and spaces, with a focus on expanding online resource accessibility, and growing Digital Commons, Butler’s institutional repository. […]
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Central Indiana Veterans can apply for a free membership to Butler University’s new Esports Park, thanks to a partnership between the University and the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. Veterans receiving care through the Indianapolis VA Medical Center have access to annual memberships via participation in Recreational Therapy Outpatient services. Annual memberships at Butler Esports Park, […]
The BIG EAST Esports championships will be played in-person in March of 2023 at the Esports Park on the campus of Butler University, the Conference announced Thursday. The 2022-23 Rocket League™ EGF/BIG EAST Tournament and the spring 2023 League of Legends™ BIG EAST Championship will both take place March 24-26 at the brand new facility […]
Bill Shover’s earliest Butler memory is competing in the grade school football championship in 1940 at age 12 in what was then known as the Butler Bowl. On Friday evening, 82 years later, Shover will be presented with the Butler Medal, the highest honor conferred by the Butler University Alumni Association, that recognizes individuals for […]
On Thursday, October 6, 32 Butler University donors whose lifetime giving has reached $100,000 or more were newly inducted into the Carillon Society in recognition of their generosity. In total, this newest class of Carillon Society inductees have collectively contributed more than $2.8 million in support of Butler’s mission. On Friday afternoon, the celebration of […]
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