Bryant Makes 'Best Business Schools' List by Princeton Review

Smithfield-based Bryant University has been named to the Princeton Review's list of "296 Best Business Schools" guidebook for 2013, ranking it among the best institutions in the country.

“We consider Bryant University one of the best institutions a student could attend to earn an MBA,” said Robert Franek, Princeton Review senior vice president-publisher.

The schools profiled in the book – 280 of them in the United States, 16 of them international – were selected “based on our high regard for their academic programs and our reviews of institutional data we collect from the schools,” Franek said.

According to the Princeton Review, rankings are also based on student responses to an 80-question survey for the book.

Bryant MBA students said they consider the faculty "very accessible" and praised the faculty for their ability to bring real-world experiences into the coursework.

Students also praised the MBA program’s distinctive "cohort" approach, where students complete core courses of the program as a cohesive group

According to the Review, "students said this approach promotes 'a lower dropout rate, better student interaction, and deeper relationships and networks with students.’”

Sam Beldona, associate dean of the Graduate School of Business at Bryant, said the university welcomes the honor.

“The Princeton Review’s inclusion of our MBA program confirms what our graduates tell us: Our unique approach to MBA education generates a depth of understanding and support that resonates with working professionals,” said Beldona in a statement. “By integrating the most current business management theory with best business practices, our graduates are able to lead people and effectively manage resources in a complex global marketplace.”

Find more information about the 2013 Business School Rankings at the Princeton Review website.