Academics
Students at Howard University School of Business feel confident that their degree will earn them the right position after graduation. Job placement is one of the school鈥檚 greatest strengths, and 鈥渨ith the economy in the state that it is, it is imperative that you attend a university that will help you get employment.鈥 An education at Howard provides students with 鈥渁ccess to top-level managers within the business world and鈥 out-of-class preparedness for the real world of business.鈥 鈥淭he school has a far-reaching network and reputation, and also provides opportunities to its students that are on par with top 20 MBA programs.鈥
Many know Howard University as the 鈥渕ost prestigious African American University in the country.鈥 Being a part of the school鈥檚 鈥渟trong legacy鈥 is important to many and also a source of pride to carry the Howard 鈥渂rand name.鈥 The School of Business 鈥減rovides a wealth of opportunities to students,鈥 and perhaps some of the 鈥渂est opportunities for minority students.鈥 鈥淔rom CEO lectures, Fortune 500 companies recruiting daily on campus, and various opportunities abroad, the program is able to provide a well-rounded MBA experience.鈥
鈥淗oward University School of Business is a very unique learning environment.鈥 鈥淓veryone in the program is striving for excellence.鈥 A student explains the value of her classmate鈥檚 energy and excitement towards learning. 鈥淚 look forward to every class because it鈥檚鈥ntellectually stimulating.鈥 Intimate classes add to the quality of learning and overall strength of the program. 鈥淒ue to the size of the program the students are extremely close and supportive.鈥 High quality learning is possible thanks to professors that are 鈥渆xtremely personable and more than willing to go out of their way to assist students.鈥 Outside of classes, professors 鈥渁re always approachable and are actively interested in how their subject directly relates to the students internships and future career goals so they can do their best to prepare students for their bright futures.鈥
Thankfully, the obstacle of cost is surpassed for many here as 鈥淗oward provides a significant amount of financial assistance to its students.鈥 鈥淲hen you consider that some high-performing students are able to earn half or full tuition coverage, there is even more value added to the degree.鈥 鈥淭he academic experience can be difficult to balance at times as most students are involved in some form of extracurricular activities.鈥 What makes all the hard work and money Howard students spend worthwhile are the 鈥渉igh returns expected from the investment.鈥 With all the 鈥渁ccess to networks and recruiters, and global travel opportunities, the program does deliver considerable value for an MBA.鈥