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TopMBA recently selected the MBA program offered through the University of Massachusetts Boston's College of Management for the QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2014/2015. UMass Boston's MBA program is ranked No. 41 in North America, seven spots higher than last year's No. 48 ranking.

“We are honored to have this recognition from global employers that acknowledges our commitment to preparing our students for the workplace and to become business leaders in their communities and throughout the world, ” said Dean Jorge Haddock.

Global employers provided the data for this top ranking. Employers are the end consumer for MBA programs, giving the highest endorsement when they select graduates. The report is based on responses from 5, 669 international recruiters who actively hire MBAs and 7, 187 academics.

The College of Management’s dedicated faculty brings cutting-edge research and years of practical industry experience to the classroom. The college’s graduate programs offer flexible classes to allow working professionals the opportunity to pursue a graduate program while still working full-time. The College of Management offers the following graduate-level programs:

• Professional MBA – Launching in fall 2015
• Flex MBA
• Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) – New location
• Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
• Master of Science in International Management (MSIM) – Newly revised program
• Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
• PhD in Business Administration

About the College of Management
The College of Management is internationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), an organization which represents the highest standard of research, curriculum design, and teaching excellence of business schools worldwide, currently accrediting about 650 business schools among some 11, 000 business schools globally. CM is also ranked as a Best Business School by Princeton Review, recognized for its Part-Time MBA by US News and World Report, and has been named a top program for veterans by Military Times.

About UMass Boston
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the University of Massachusetts Boston is deeply rooted in the city's history, yet poised to address the challenges of the future. Recognized for innovative research, metropolitan Boston’s public university offers its diverse student population both an intimate learning environment and the rich experience of a great American city. UMass Boston’s 11 colleges and graduate schools serve nearly 17, 000 students while engaging local and global constituents through academic programs, research centers, and public service. To learn more, visit www.umb.edu.

Source: www.umb.edu