The eighth annual ranking reveals the nation’s top 25 undergraduate and top 25 graduate programs for entrepreneurship. UIC’s ranking can be seen at www.entrepreneur.com/topcolleges.  

“The College of Business Administration at UIC has a special emphasis on entrepreneurship, and it is an important part of our mission to serve the young people of the Chicago region,” says Rod Shrader, Denton Thorne Chair in Entrepreneurship at UIC. “Even in a down economy, they remain optimistic, and part of it has to do with the spirit of entrepreneurship, which is what we teach.”

UIC was evaluated based on key criteria in the areas of teaching entrepreneurship business fundamentals in the classroom, staffing departments with successful entrepreneurs, excellence in mentorship, providing experiential or entrepreneurial opportunities outside of the classroom, as well as non-traditional, distinguishable aspects of their programs.

“Behind the top ranked schools is not only a great formal classroom experience, but a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching entrepreneurship that embraces and encourages a student’s vision to build a successful business,” said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s senior vice president of publishing and nationally recognized expert on college admissions.

“The right education enhances and reinforces curiosity and creative thinking in entrepreneurs,” commented Amy Cosper, vice president and editor in chief at Entrepreneur. “This ranking provides a unique look at top schools that offer the type of training, encouragement and direction that nurtures entrepreneurial skills. It’s an excellent resource for those interested in academics as a pathway to their goals, and it can help tremendously in the discovery process to finding the right program.”

The results of the survey, along with the analysis, appear in the October issue of Entrepreneur, which hits newsstands today, September 21^st.

The College of Business Administration is a research-based institution located in the heart of Chicago that cultivates a spirit of entrepreneurship through real-world experience. The college is home to more than 2,000 undergraduates and more than 600 in the Liautaud Graduate School of Business. The college is also home to prominent centers for learning that contribute to the education of students and success of the global business community.

The UIC Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies' mission is to champion the entrepreneurial mindset and skill set among students, faculty and the community at large. IES expands awareness and knowledge of new venture opportunities, offers methods for creating and growing enterprises and celebrates the important role entrepreneurship plays in the growth of the global economy.

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Dean Pagano said that 2010 will mark the first time since the Great Depression that all three general city tax sources – income, sales, and property taxes – will decline across the board. Read more about the event here.

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I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Michael Pagano, and I have been appointed interim dean of the College of Business Administration.

Provost Tanner appointed me the role of interim dean because of my knowledge of the university and its fiscal and organizational practices, which I have learned through my three years as dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Over the next few months, we will work together to manage and assess the college’s fiscal and organizational future. We face a unique opportunity to explore new directions, and I welcome your input as we look to strengthen and update the curriculum to make certain that you continue to receive a high-quality education at the CBA.

While working to keep our courses fresh and relevant, we also look forward to fall 2011 when the new Douglas Hall is projected to open its doors. This fully revamped building will provide a permanent home for the CBA with state-of-the-art classrooms and learning environments. Throughout my tenure, I will help to guide this important project to fruition.

I am eager to lead the college through this year of transition as we search for a permanent dean. With your help and input, we can keep the college moving on a forward trajectory and ensure that it remains one of the nation’s finest business schools. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming months.

Best,

Michael A. Pagano

For more information click here: Dean Pagano Curriculum Vitae.

Allen Brandt, director of the MET Fund, says he wants to include ideas from people who aren’t normally involved in discussions about management education. “We decided not to go the traditional route of putting out a call for grants. It’s too easy to get the same type of things,” he says. One source of ideas that isn’t traditionally tapped is the community of b-school students themselves.

GMAC’s Management Education for Tomorrow (MET) Fund is accepting ideas  from July 21 to October 8.

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