Mendoza College of Business
Encyclopedia
The Mendoza College of Business is one of the colleges at the University of Notre Dame
, which is located in Notre Dame
, Indiana
, United States
.
priest
, John Francis O'Hara
. Rev. O'Hara later became the president of the University and a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Four years earlier, in 1917, Notre Dame had become the first university in the United States to launch a four-year program of study in "foreign commerce."
Carolyn Woo, Martin J. Gillen Dean and Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies, joined the College in June 1997. In March 2000, the College of Business received a naming gift from NetApp, Inc. executives, Tom and Kathy Mendoza
.
, #24 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and #37 by U.S. News and World Report. In global rankings, Mendoza was ranked #40 by The Economist
and #80 by Financial Times
. Its Executive MBA program was ranked #20 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
For 2011, the Aspen Institute
, which ranks institutions on how well schools incorporate issues concerning social and environmental stewardship into the curriculum, ranked Mendoza #4 worldwide.
exam. Of the admitted applicants the median score was 680 and the range of the middle 80% of scores went from 750 to 610.
The two components of the course, first taught in spring 2009, are a classroom segment where students study developmental economies and topics related to peace-through-commerce efforts, and a field visit to explore in detail the activities and impact of local and international business in post-war reconstruction societies.
To date, students have traveled to Kenya, Lebanon, Bosnia, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Philippines.
In 2010, Forbes recognized the class as one of the 10 most innovative business school classes in the country.
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University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
, which is located in Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Notre Dame is a census-designated place north of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States; it includes the campuses of three colleges: the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College. Notre Dame is split between Clay and Portage Townships...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
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History
The Mendoza College of Business was founded in 1921 by Holy CrossCongregation of Holy Cross
The Congregation of Holy Cross or Congregatio a Sancta Cruce is a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in 1837 by Blessed Father Basil Anthony-Marie Moreau, CSC, in Le Mans, France....
priest
Holy Orders
The term Holy Orders is used by many Christian churches to refer to ordination or to those individuals ordained for a special role or ministry....
, John Francis O'Hara
John Francis O'Hara
John Francis O'Hara, CSC was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1951 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1958.-Early life and education:...
. Rev. O'Hara later became the president of the University and a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Four years earlier, in 1917, Notre Dame had become the first university in the United States to launch a four-year program of study in "foreign commerce."
Carolyn Woo, Martin J. Gillen Dean and Ray and Milann Siegfried Professor in Entrepreneurial Studies, joined the College in June 1997. In March 2000, the College of Business received a naming gift from NetApp, Inc. executives, Tom and Kathy Mendoza
Tom Mendoza
Tom Mendoza is a business executive. He joined NetApp, Inc. in 1994 as its first sales executive. He served as its President from 2000 until 2008 until he was promoted to Vice Chairman. Mr...
.
Degrees
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBABachelor of Business AdministrationThe Bachelor of Business Administration is a bachelor's degree in Commerce and business administration. In most universities, the degree is conferred upon a student after four years of full-time study in one or more areas of business concentrations; see below...
)- Accountancy
- Finance and Business Economics
- Management (Concentrations in Consulting, Entrepreneurship, and Information Technology Management)
- Marketing
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
- Two-Year Program
- Accelerated One-Year Program
- Executive Program: ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
• South BendSouth Bend, IndianaThe city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663...
(Notre Dame)Notre Dame, IndianaNotre Dame is a census-designated place north of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States; it includes the campuses of three colleges: the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College. Notre Dame is split between Clay and Portage Townships...
• Cincinnati
- Master of Nonprofit Administration MNA
- Masters of Science in Accountancy (MSAMaster of AccountancyMaster of Accountancy , alternatively Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Science in Accountancy , is a graduate professional degree designed to prepare students for public accounting and to provide them with the 150 credit hours required by most states before taking the...
) - Executive Education Programs
- Executive Certificate in Business Administration http://www.nd.edu/~execprog/executivePrograms/online/executiveCertificateBA.shtml
- Executive Integral Leadership
- Custom Programs
- Supervisory Development
- Project Management
- Executive Certificate in Negotiation
- Certificate in Executive Management
- Six SigmaSix SigmaSix Sigma is a business management strategy originally developed by Motorola, USA in 1986. , it is widely used in many sectors of industry.Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and...
- International Programs http://globalexec.nd.edu
Academic Centers
- Center for Accounting Research and Education supports domestic and international faculty in the creation and dissemination of accounting knowledge in order to strengthen the bridges between accounting research, accounting education and accounting practice.
- Center for Ethics and Religious Values seeks to strengthen ethical foundations in business and public policy decisions by fostering dialogue among academic and corporate leaders, as well as by research and publications. The center's ethics curriculum is integrated throughout Notre Dame's business coursework.
- Center for US-Japanese Studies seeks to raise global awareness of Japan and Pacific Asia and to introduce a new emphasis on internationalism in teaching, research and service. The center also provides experiential student learning through MBA internships with business firms in Japan.
- Fanning Center for Business Communication provides coursework in all facets of human communication, from writing and speaking to listening and group interaction. In addition to classroom success, Fanning center faculty have also earned an international reputation for their research and publications.
- Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies fosters innovation among current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Through a unique curriculum, business plan competitions, and mentoring opportunities with Notre Dame alumni, students gain vital experience and the skills necessary to build successful businesses.
- Institute for Ethical Business Worldwide seeks to promote positive illustrations of ethical and socially responsible business conduct throughout the world. We stress the importance of ethical leadership as a cornerstone to building a stronger sense of integrity and values into all business firms.
Rankings and reputation
In overall rankings for 2011, Mendoza's undergraduate business program was ranked #1 by BW. Rankings for its MBA program include #31 by ForbesForbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...
, #24 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and #37 by U.S. News and World Report. In global rankings, Mendoza was ranked #40 by The Economist
The Economist
The Economist is an English-language weekly news and international affairs publication owned by The Economist Newspaper Ltd. and edited in offices in the City of Westminster, London, England. Continuous publication began under founder James Wilson in September 1843...
and #80 by Financial Times
Financial Times
The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
. Its Executive MBA program was ranked #20 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
For 2011, the Aspen Institute
Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1950 as the Aspen Institute of Humanistic Studies. The organization is dedicated to "fostering enlightened leadership, the appreciation of timeless ideas and values, and open-minded dialogue on contemporary issues." The...
, which ranks institutions on how well schools incorporate issues concerning social and environmental stewardship into the curriculum, ranked Mendoza #4 worldwide.
MBA Program
Mendoza is considered a very selective business school. The admissions rate for the previous year was 34%. Applicants are required to take the GMATGraduate Management Admission Test
The Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer-adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. Business schools use the test as a criterion for admission into graduate business administration...
exam. Of the admitted applicants the median score was 680 and the range of the middle 80% of scores went from 750 to 610.
Undergraduate Program
Mendoza, like every other college at Notre Dame, does not require an application process, aside from being admitted as an undergraduate to the university. Declaring oneself as a future business major in the spring of freshman year allows students to take any and all courses available at the college.Business on the Frontlines
Business on the Frontlines is an MBA course offered at college, taught by Viva Bartkus, an associate professor of business management. The goal for students participating in the course is to explore business in a real life context in countries trying to rebuild their economies after a war or violent conflict.The two components of the course, first taught in spring 2009, are a classroom segment where students study developmental economies and topics related to peace-through-commerce efforts, and a field visit to explore in detail the activities and impact of local and international business in post-war reconstruction societies.
To date, students have traveled to Kenya, Lebanon, Bosnia, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Philippines.
In 2010, Forbes recognized the class as one of the 10 most innovative business school classes in the country.
See also
- List of United States business school rankings
- List of business schools in the United States
External links
- Official website
- Official Notre Dame University website
- Official Notre Dame University athletics website
- Notre Dame Scholastic Magazine
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