Chapman University, Argyros School of Business and Economics
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The Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics (also known as ASBE, Chapman School of Business or Chapman Business School) is a private research and academic institution at Chapman University
in Southern California
. Along with Chapman University School of Law
it is one of the two professional schools of Chapman University.
), Business Administration, and a BA
in Economics
. The school also offers the a graduate MBA program, in both a full-time, and part-time program. In 2010, Chapman also introduced a distance learning MBA program as part of its Brandman University
offering.
In 2008, The Princeton Review
ranked Chapman Business School's undergraduate and graduate programs within its Top-25 programs in the country. Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Chapman Business School as #46 in the country.
in Prague
, Czech Republic
.
About half of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. A majority of the graduate students have had an average of 7 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The average age at entrance to the MBA program is 25, but ages range from 21 to 58. Ten percent enter directly from undergraduate school.
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
in Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. Along with Chapman University School of Law
Chapman University School of Law
Chapman University School of Law, commonly referred to as Chapman Law or Chapman Law School, is a private, non-profit law school located in Orange, California. The school offers the Juris Doctor degree , combined programs offering a JD/MBA and JD/MFA in Film & Television Producing, and LL.M...
it is one of the two professional schools of Chapman University.
History
The Chapman Business School was founded in 1977. It is located in the Arnold and Mable Beckman Business and Technology Hall, a purpose-built facility in the heart of Chapman University. The school is named after George L. Argyros, a Chapman alum and former U.S. Ambassador to Spain. Argyros has chaired the board of trustees of Chapman University since 1976, and was donated significant resources towards establishing Chapman as a leading national business school. The business school was renamed in Argyros' honor in 1999.Academics
Chapman Business School offers undergraduate degrees in business, including degrees in accounting (BSBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
), Business Administration, and a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
. The school also offers the a graduate MBA program, in both a full-time, and part-time program. In 2010, Chapman also introduced a distance learning MBA program as part of its Brandman University
Brandman University
Brandman University is a non-profit regionally accredited private institution that provides educational opportunities for working adults. There are 26 campuses throughout California and Washington, and a virtual campus online. The university offers more than 200 degree, certificate, credential and...
offering.
Rankings
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is an American-based standardized test preparation and admissions consulting company. The Princeton Review operates in 41 states and 22 countries across the globe. It offers test preparation for standardized aptitude tests such as the SAT and advice regarding college...
ranked Chapman Business School's undergraduate and graduate programs within its Top-25 programs in the country. Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Chapman Business School as #46 in the country.
Abroad Programs
Chapman Business School maintains a number of partnerships with leading global business schools. For instance, Chapman has a partnership with the Anglo-American UniversityAnglo-American College
Anglo-American University is an English-language university in Prague.Anglo-American University , founded in 1990, is the oldest private institution of higher education in the Czech Republic....
in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
.
Notable Current & Past Faculty
- Tibor R. MachanTibor R. MachanTibor Richard Machan, Ph.D. is a Hungarian-American philosopher. A professor emeritus in the department of philosophy at Auburn University, Machan holds the R. C...
- Vernon L. SmithVernon L. SmithVernon Lomax Smith is professor of economics at Chapman University's Argyros School of Business and Economics and School of Law in Orange, California, a research scholar at George Mason University Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science, and a Fellow of the Mercatus Center, all in Arlington,...
- Bart WilsonBart WilsonBart Wilson is an experimental economist and currently holds Donald P. Kennedy Endowed Chair of Economics and Law in the Chapman University, Argyros School of Business and Economics. His work has been widely published in both the popular and academic press....
- Henry N. ButlerHenry N. ButlerHenry N. Butler is an American professor of law, economics, and public policy. He currently serves as the executive director of the Searle Center at the George Mason University's School of Law. He formerly served as the Director of the Judicial Education Program at the American Enterprise...
- Bruce DehningBruce DehningBruce Dehning is an American professor and scholar who spent almost his entire career in the collegiate realm. He is known primarily for his work researching the effect of Information Technology on firm performance for which he, along with Vernon J. Richardson, received the Notable Contribution...
- Laurence IannacconeLaurence IannacconeLaurence R. Iannaccone is a Professor of Economics at Chapman University, Orange County, California. Before moving to Chapman in 2009 he was a Koch Professor of Economics at George Mason University...
Admissions
Chapman Business School seeks to prepare graduates who are ready to start careers in business, government or non-profit sectors. The focus of Chapman's programs is on creating leadership skills, such that graduates succeed in innovative and challenging industries.About half of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time. A majority of the graduate students have had an average of 7 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The average age at entrance to the MBA program is 25, but ages range from 21 to 58. Ten percent enter directly from undergraduate school.
Research
Chapman Business School is home to a number of leading research centers, and independent research institutes. These include:- A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research
- C. Larry Hoag Center for Real Estate and Finance
- The Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and EthicsLeatherby CenterLocated at Chapman University, the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics is a program under the George L. Argryos School of Business and Economics...
- [The Walter Schmid Center for International Business]
- Economic Science Institute, founded by Nobel PrizeNobel Memorial Prize in Economic SciencesThe Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, commonly referred to as the Nobel Prize in Economics, but officially the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel , is an award for outstanding contributions to the field of economics, generally regarded as one of the...
winner Vernon L. SmithVernon L. SmithVernon Lomax Smith is professor of economics at Chapman University's Argyros School of Business and Economics and School of Law in Orange, California, a research scholar at George Mason University Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science, and a Fellow of the Mercatus Center, all in Arlington,...
in 2008.
See also
- List of United States business school rankings
- List of business schools in the United States
- MBA
- Business SchoolBusiness schoolA business school is a university-level institution that confers degrees in Business Administration. It teaches topics such as accounting, administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, organizational behavior, public relations, strategy, human resource...
- Chapman UniversityChapman UniversityChapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...