College campuses have long noticed a larger female student body than the guys. Not only have the ladies outnumbered the guys, the have also out performed them. A current study released this week shows that the gap between male and female students has stopped getting bigger. They are also evening out in enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs.

One notable exception is young Hispanic men – especially new immigrants – who are falling further behind Hispanic women.

Men account for 43 percent of overall college enrollment and earn 43 percent of bachelor’s degrees – figures that have remained consistent since the early 2000s.

However, the analysis by the Washington-based American Council on Education shows the disparity lies largely in the fact that men are much less likely than women to go to college – or return to college – later in life: Undergraduate men age 25 or older are outnumbered by women in the same age group 2-to-1.

“Traditional” students who head directly to college from high school are split between the genders. Men still lead in the number of PhD and MD degrees awarded, while the genders are about even in graduate programs in law and business administration.

Men may be ahead in PhD programs, but women in large numbers are also earning their masters degrees. As stated above, men and women in equal numbers are earning their MBA degrees and degrees like juris doctor programs.

Earning your bachelors degree in business might not seem like the best idea during and economic downturn, but some schools have students getting jobs upon graduation. Business week is ranking those schools by whether or not students were able to get jobs upon graduation. Some schools fared better than others.
1. McIntire School of Commerce – University of Virginia – The McIntire School of Commerce is regarded as one of the nation’s finest business schools, offering world-class programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
2. Mendoza College of Business – Notre Dame – The Mendoza College of Business is a premier Catholic business school that fosters academic excellence while being faithful to the ideals of community, and individual integrity.
3. Wharton School of Business – … | Read the rest of this entry »

An Executive MBA program provides an opportunity for experiences professionals to obtain a master’s degree in Business Administration on a schedule that minimizes the disruption of work and personal pursuits. Executive MBA (EMBA) students are required to complete their degrees in two years or less. Business week ranked the top ten best schools for an executive MBA:
1. Northwestern University (Kellogg)
2. University of Chicago (Booth)
3. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
4. Columbia University
5. University of Southern California (Marshall)
6. IE Business School
7. University of Michigan (Ross)
8. University of California – Los Angeles (Anderson)
9. Southern Methodist University (Cox)
10. Duke University (Fuqua-Global)
An MBA degree will give you a refined level of understanding and skills relating to a wide range of up to date management topics. … | Read the rest of this entry »

ITT Technical Institute offers many great programs for those who are looking to embark on a new career. They not only offer an education on a schedule that suits you, but they offer programs that will help you start a career. Here are some of ITT Tech Major Programs:
Business Administration
A degree in business administration can give you the knowledge you need to work in today’s complex business world. Students in this program will learn the fundamentals of finance and accounting, marketing, and communication. Students will also learn to develop management skills that pertain to today’s global market place. Business administration graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of industries.
Business and Accounting Technology
The business and accounting technology program will prepare students for entry level … | Read the rest of this entry »

Bruce E. Winston, PhD, Dean, Regent University School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship joins us today to discuss their distance learning program.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered in the School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship, at Regent University.
The School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship (GLE) offers all of its programs by distance: (a) Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership (Ph.D.), (b) Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), (c) Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MOL), (d) Master of Arts in Strategic Foresight (MSF), and (e) Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MBA is also offered as a blended program with one-half of the course interaction occurring on campus in traditional classrooms.
What is the typical duration of each of your programs?

This varies by program. The Ph.D. is … | Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Lillian Hallberg, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs & Director of MBA Programs at Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Suffolk University.
Suffolk University offers an MBA completely online. We also have an Accelerated MBA for Attorneys and an Accelerated MBA for CPAs also offered completely online. Students may complete a concentration in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, information systems or marketing. Although we do not have a required residency, our online students have the option of enrolling in MBA classes at our main campus in Boston, and our off site location in North Andover, Massachusetts. For those who do not live in the Boston area, we offer the option of transferring … | Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. John Anderson, Associate Dean, University of Nebraska – Lincoln joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
UNL’s traditional 48 semester hour MBA curriculum is now available on-line. This totally asynchronous on-line delivery allows you to complete your entire degree without on-campus residence. Our on-line delivery along with modular scheduling allows today’s business professionals the opportunity to participate in an internationally-recognized program without putting careers on hold to live in residence on campus. The flexibility of on-line delivery brings the UNL MBA to them – on their schedule.
What is the typical duration of each of your programs?
Our distance students proceed through the program at their own pace. Our MBA curriculum can be completed in … | Read the rest of this entry »

Phil Turner, Vice Provost for Learning Enhancement at the University of North Texas joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at University of North Texas.
We currently have 31 completely online degrees and certificates, including three completion bachelor’s degrees in General Studies, Organizational Development, and Applied Technology and Performance Improvement. We also have an MBA in Strategic Management available, as well as numerous Masters degrees and Graduate Academic Certificates available online.
Our newly created QEP/Next Generation courses are an exciting addition to the more traditional online course. UNT is in the third year of a seven year journey to transform large enrollment undergraduate courses by engaging and enabling faculty members to design, apply, and assess innovative instructional techniques. QEP’s … | Read the rest of this entry »

George Barnes, Director for the Global MBA Online program, School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas joins us today to discuss their program.
Tell us about the Global MBA Online program (GMBA), in the School of Management, at The University of Texas at Dallas.
The Global MBA Online is an online extension of the 53-hour Professional (part-time), campus-based, MBA program. As such, courses are drawn from the same curriculum, are taught by the same full-time faculty, and are offered each of three semesters/year.
What is the duration of the GMBA program?
As an extension of the part-time program, GMBA students proceed at their own pace. Taking 2 courses each semester would permit completion in just over 3 years. A student must complete the … | Read the rest of this entry »

Donald K. Zahn, Associate Dean at University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.
In 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater became the first AACSB accredited school to offer a fully asynchronous online MBA program. Over the years, the technology and methodology has continued to evolve. At present you can earn an MBA entirely online with an emphasis in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, IT Management or Technology and Training. Students can choose to combine traditional classes with online classes to complete their MBA

What is the typical duration of each of your programs?
Full-time students (9+ credits in a term) can … | Read the rest of this entry »