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A state institution in New Jersey with an AACSB accredited MBA program, William Paterson University provides a 鈥済ood academic atmosphere鈥 for business professionals looking to enhance their skills. At this largely local school, the faculty comprises 鈥渧ery intelligent鈥 business experts who have 鈥渧aluable real-world experience to bring into the classroom.鈥 Eager to engage their students, William Paterson professors initiate 鈥渃hallenging discussions and clearly bring their experiences with them to the classroom.鈥 While the teaching staff boasts solid academic credentials, students say, 鈥渟ome are better teachers than others.鈥 For the best experience, a student says, 鈥渢here are quite a few topnotch professors, and once you learn who they are, try to take as many classes with them as possible.鈥

At William Paterson, MBA coursework is divided into three tiers: the lower core, the upper core, and concentration courses/electives. Students with advanced business experience or an undergraduate business degree may be able to place out of lower core courses, though they are required to complete at least thirty credits. Currently, the school offers MBA concentrations in accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and general MBA study. They also operate a unique program in music management (one of two music management programs in the country), which capitalizes on the school鈥檚 proximity to New York City. No matter what your field of interest, 鈥減rofessors promote teamwork鈥 throughout the curriculum and soft skills are promoted alongside quantitative knowledge.

Principally catering to local professionals, William Paterson does its best to meet the needs and schedules of its busy student body. Of particular note, the majority of courses are taught in the evening (with additional offerings online and on weekends) so that students may continue with work and personal obligations during the day. In addition, there is a culture of support within the school community. A current MBA tells us 鈥渢his is my first year back after ten years, and the school administration and professors have made coming back a smooth experience.鈥 With just over 130 students in the MBA program, 鈥渃lass sizes are typically small (fifteen or so students),鈥 and the 鈥渋ntimate setting鈥 is ideal for promoting camaraderie and fostering individual talents. For additional assistance, the majority of professors are also 鈥渨illing and eager to answer questions outside the classroom.鈥

While professors are well regarded, 鈥渢he administration, on the other hand, has virtually no connection to its students.鈥 Additionally, there are administrative and scheduling glitches throughout the MBA. For example, it is 鈥渄ifficult to graduate on time as there is a limit to class offerings and restrictions on virtually every lower-core course offering.鈥 Even so, William Paterson is constantly improving its programs and appears to be on the up-and-up. If the positive changes continue, William Paterson鈥檚 鈥淢BA program may become one of the absolute best in the region.鈥

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