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D I S T I N C T I O N SSDSU named in Princeton Review’sBest Business SchoolsSan Diego State University is one of the newest additions to thePrinceton Review’s 2007 edition of its book, “Best 282 BusinessSchools.” The book was released in October 2006 by RandomHouse and featured 45 schools receiving The Princeton Review’s“Best” designation for the first time.According to Princeton Review VP / Publisher Robert Franek,“We select schools for this book based on several criteria coveringthree areas: our regard for their academic programs and otherofferings, institutional data we collect about them, and opinionsof students attending the schools. We are very pleased to featureSDSU in our book. We highly commend it to readers of the bookand users of our website as one of the best institutions they couldattend to earn an MBA.”The book has a two-page profile on SDSU with a write-up onacademics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for academics,selectivity and career placement services.“Best 282 Business Schools,” is one of more than 200 PrincetonReview books published by Random House. For more informationvisit www.princetonreview.com.Entrepreneurship ProgramRanks 22ndThe entrepreneurship program ranked 22ndin the U.S. News & World Report’s “America’sBest Graduate Schools” 2006 edition.“We’re thrilled that our entrepreneurshipprogram continues to be recognized by ourpeers as one of the best in the nation,” saidGail Naughton, dean of SDSU’s College ofBusiness Administration. “Our faculty andstaff work very hard to ensure our studentshave the best educational programs andexperiential opportunities. Also, the privatesupport we receive for our EntrepreneurialManagement Center gives us an extra marginof excellence in our research, curriculumand outreach.”SDSU’s ranking rose from 26th in 2005 andthis year tied with Wake Forest University.12sdsu college of business administration: leadership for the global marketplace
D I S T I N C T I O N SSDSU Study Abroad RanksSecond NationwideSDSU had 1,415 students study abroad during2005-06, more than any other public universityin California, reports the Institute for InternationalEducation in its “Open Doors” report.SDSU also ranked second nationwide amonguniversities of its category in the latest report,released by the Institute for InternationalEducation. “There is an established global cultureat San Diego State, and it’s growing fast,”says Alan Sweedler, assistant vice president forInternational Programs and Physics professor.“There is a lot of work going on across campusto enhance international study options for ourstudents, and student interest in studyingabroad has shown no sign of slacking.”SDSU students studiedin 55 different countries55during 2004-2005.Ten most popular destinations:Mexico (309 students) Australia (49)Spain (176)Brazil (45)The United Kingdom (157) Japan (40)France (68)Costa Rica (37)Italy (58)Chile (30)Alumni SpotlightArturo Lopez, 2004 InternationalBusiness alum, is a ProjectManager at QUALCOMM’s InternetServices Division. He was recentlypromoted to serve as the ProjectManager for QUALCOMM’s largestrevenue account, VerizonInternational.While a student at SDSU, Lopezwas part of the MEXUS programin conjunction with UniversidadAutónoma de Baja California.Lopez began working as aLopez at Machu Picchufull-time Project Manager atQUALCOMM while still a senior at SDSU. He worked as aProject Manager for the Latin America region for threeyears, implementing internet services into Latin Americantelecommunications companies.“I wouldn’t be able to do my job without the experienceof my study abroad in Mexico while at SDSU. In Mexico,I learned the Latin culture, the language, and how thepeople work in the professional world. My education andexperiences at SDSU have helped me excel when workingwith my global clients,” said Lopez.Lopez has future plans of entering a master’s program andliving abroad in either Asia or Europe to expand his globalknowledge and experience. He plans to eventually own hisown business.SDSU’s IB Program Ranked “Top 10” NationallySan Diego State University’s undergraduate international business program ranks No. 10 in the nation,according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best-Colleges 2006 Guide.”The major, offered jointly by SDSU’s College of Arts & Letters and College of Business Administration,is the largest international business program in the country, with more than 800 students.The program is widely noted for offering the first transnational, triple-degree programs in the country(one with universities in Mexico and Canada, the other with universities in Mexico and Chile). The Institutefor International Education also has recognized the international business program as the best studyabroad program in the country – in any area of study.sdsu college of business administration: leadership for the global marketplace 13
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