that have been ranked in at least one of the top business school lists by US News & World Report. These best Virginia business schools offer students a wealth of options when considering which MBA program to attend.

US News & World Report offers various rankings for AACSB-accredited MBA programs including best business schools (which rates those schools with a full-time MBA program), best part-time MBA programs and best online MBA programs. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide.

Here is a short description of the top ten business schools in Virginia.*

George Mason University School of Business
Fairfax, Virginia
George Mason University School of Business is ranked #36 on the “Best Online MBA Programs” list and #69 on the “Best Part-time MBA” list.

Dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, George Mason’s School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class, innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships. Located just outside Washington, D.C., the School of Business’ commitment to the region balances well with the global focus of our programs and diversity of our student body.

The School of Business is fully engaged with the regional business community, graduating highly qualified business students, producing research that informs business policy and operations, and providing venues for the region’s business leaders to work with our students in the classroom and to learn from each other. Business leaders and organizations are actively engaged through executive education programs, speaker engagements, classroom lectures, case competitions, internships, and career placement.

Faculty are deeply engaged in the regional, national and international business communities and their academic expertise combined with real-world experience provides a bridge in the classroom from academic theory to business practice. The George Mason’s School of Business is one of only 25% of AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting.

College of William and Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Williamsburg, Virginia
The College of William and Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business is ranked #82 on the “Best Business Schools” list and #57 on the “Best Part-time MBA” list.

The Mason School of Business lays claim to the spirit of revolution and takes up the business of rebuilding the global economy by training the next generation of principled business leaders who will imagine the great business opportunities of the day and seize them. The entrepreneurial spirit that is the cornerstone of American business is as alive and as important as ever and lives on at the Mason School of Business.

James Madison University College of Business
Harrisonburg, Virginia
James Madison University College of Business is ranked #12 on the “Best Online MBA Programs” list.

The James Madison University College of Business is a learning community committed to excellence in preparing students to be engaged, principled business professionals and leaders; advancing scholarship in business disciplines; and enhancing organizational performance through our outreach activities. The college strives to be recognized as a leader in developing collaborative business partners, engaged with ideas and the world.

Liberty University School of Business
Lynchburg, Virginia
Liberty University is ranked #93 on the “Best Online MBA Programs” list.

A Christ-Centered School of Business, The School of Business at Liberty University emphasizes building up Champions for Christ as well as strong business men and women. Their focus on commitment, service, and learning is a joint effort between faculty, students, and the God they serve.

Longwood University College of Business & Economics
Farmville, Virginia
Longwood University is ranked #78 on the “Best Online MBA Programs” list.

Building upon Longwood University’s mission of developing citizen leaders, the College of Business and Economics is dedicated to preparing effective and successful business leaders by guiding students to develop their full potential. The college strives to be a nationally ranked business school that develops exceptional business leaders.

Old Dominion University Strome College of Business
Norfolk, Virginia
Old Dominion University is ranked #118 on the “Best Part-time MBA” list.

Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business endeavors to build a reputation as a vibrant learning community that attracts and retains top-quality undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to meet tomorrow’s international leadership and ethical challenges – today.

Regent University School of Business & Leadership
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Source: business.gmu.edu

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