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Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management (Graves School) was ranked among the best business schools in the country. 60th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek List of Best B-Schools 2024-2025. This marks the school’s first appearance in the rankings and makes Morgan the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to earn an official ranking and one of two Maryland institutions recognized on the prestigious list.
The Graves School of Business and Management is widely recognized for its academic excellence and historical significance The first AACSB-accredited business school at a public institution in Maryland. are listed in sequence top five business schools in the stateit is also placed inside top 15% of business schools nationally. The Graves School also has the distinction of being Morgan’s largest academic unit 21% of the university’s total student enrollment. This reflects both the growing interest in its dynamic academic programs and its important role in shaping the next generation of business professionals and entrepreneurs.
“Like recognition from a trusted organization Bloomberg Businessweek Morgan State University President David K. Wilson continues Morgan’s legacy of providing an exceptional academic environment designed to maximize our students’ full potential while preparing them for professional success. “This recognition not only underscores our leadership in business education, but also the transformative impact of our graduates on the global business community. It confirms what we’ve always known—Morgan’s academic programs are of the highest caliber, noted nationally and internationally. Our continued rise among top universities is driven by the shared vision and unwavering dedication of our exceptional students and faculty.
The Best B-Schools The rankings evaluate institutions based on surveys of students, alumni and employers based on five key indices: Compensation, Learning, Networking, Entrepreneurship and Diversity. He excelled at the Graves School Diversity Indexranking 3rd countryand won strong 44th place In the field of entrepreneurship. Bloomberg recognition follows on the heels US News & World Report ranked Morgan State University 10th overall among the nation’s top HBCUs.
The Graves School is recognized as a leading producer of African-American/Black graduates in business disciplines such as Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Information Science, Marketing and Business Administration. Its master’s level MBA program is ranked 8th among the Top 25 Best Value MBA Programs It is a popular choice by College Consensus. In addition, US News & World Report Ranked Morgan’s MBA program #115 overall and its online MBA program #201.
At the beginning of the year, Ph.D. Royce D. Burnett has been officially named dean of the Graves School. Since taking the helm on July 1, Dr. Burnett Graves is fully committed to making the School of Business a center of excellence, producing career-ready graduates and the next generation of entrepreneurs and organizational leaders. Its two-pronged vision is to expand and connect the B-School with the underprivileged population and business community, and to equip students with the in-demand skills essential for long-term success in today’s global interconnected marketplace.
Dean of Graves Business School Dr. “Maintaining AACSB accreditation for more than two decades is a testament to the excellence of our business program and our commitment to the gold standard of business education worldwide,” said Royce Burnett. “Being among the best business schools in the country Bloomberg Businessweek is a significant milestone for our program, a true testament to our truly amazing faculty, and certainly confirms the growing national recognition of our dynamic B-School and MBA Program.
Recently, Morgan announced its fourth consecutive annual record total enrollment and the largest freshman class in the University’s history. Among this historic class of freshmen, Management and Business Administration were among the best announced.
More 16,000 business schools worldwide-Including more than 800 in the United States – Morgan’s Graves School is among the elite Accredited by 6% AACSB International, the leading global accreditation body for business education. This prestigious accreditation underscores the school’s commitment to providing rigorous, high-quality academic programs that prepare students for leadership and success in the evolving global business environment.
Housed in the $79 million, state-of-the-art Morgan Business Center, named after Morgan State alumnus Earl G. Graves Sr., the Graves School is one of only 5% of schools in the world to offer business degrees. bachelor’s degree or higher and is accredited by AACSB International. The Graves School offers 10 undergraduate and six graduate programs and six areas of special focus in the Ph.D. program. 1,200 students study in nine different specialties in bachelor programs. The Graves School operates three research centers—the National Center for Blockchain and FinTech, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Studies—which act as a bridge between academia and industry, facilitating collaboration and providing student exposure. latest trends and issues in their chosen fields. The school’s mission is to prepare a diverse student body to succeed as business professionals and to be engaged citizens. Founded in 1937 and incorporated as a school in 1975, the Graves School is one of Maryland’s top producers of African-American graduates with business degrees.
