In economics, business is the social science of managing people to organize and maintain collective productivity toward accomplishing particular creative and productive goals, usually to generate revenue.
The etymology of "business" refers to the state of being busy, in the context of the individual as well as the community or society. In other words, to be busy is to be doing commercially viable and profitable work.
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Institutes and Schools :: Management Science

Mary, Graduate School of Business - Offers the MBA program, the master of accounting program, and the center for executive and professional development (CEPD). MBA degree in one of three programs: full-time, evening, and the executive MBA program.
Alcorn State University, School of Business - offers MBA degree, located in Mississippi.
Alfred University, College of Business - This MBA program in New York is a general management degree which may be completed in one or two years.
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Appalachian State University Walker College of Business - offer an MBA program and an MS in Accounting.
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business - Offers programs in accountancy, computer information systems, economics, health administration, finance, management, marketing, real estate, services marketing, and supply chain management.
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Athabasca University - Offers online graduate business degrees.
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Auburn University, College of Business - located in Auburn, Alabama.
Babson College - offers undergraduate business degree and MBA program, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
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Barry University, Andreas School of Business - located in Miami Shores Florida.
Meta Description: [ Barry Universitys Andreas School of Business, ideally located in Miami, Florida, offers 7 bachelors degrees, a five-year BS to MBA, graduate degrees in accounting and management as well as the MBA. Earn your degree in a diverse, global business environment! AACSB accredited. ]
Bentley College - Integrates information technology with the business environment. Offering undergraduate business degrees and MBA program.
Boston College, Carroll School of Management - Offers a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master's in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Finance, various dual degrees at the Master's level and a Ph.D. in Management with concentrations in either Finance or Organization Studies.
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Boston University, Public and Nonprofit Management - MBA in non-profit management, social entrepreneurship, public sector, philanthropy, strategic philanthropy, masters of business, social ventures, public administration, and MS, information systems.
Boston University, School of Management - Offers a traditional master's degree in business administration as well as a master of science degree in information systems.
Bradford University, School of Management - EQUIS and AMBA accredited internationally diverse business school providing innovative management education at undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and executive levels with research a high priority.
Bradley University, Foster College of Business - AACSB accredited. Offers nine undergrad majors, and MBA and MS in Accounting degrees.
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Brandeis University, Graduate School of International Economics and Finance - A global business school offering MBA, master's and PhD degrees. Programs focus on global markets, training in international business, finance and economics, and international experiences with 20 partner universities worldwide.
Meta Description: [ The International Business School at Brandeis University is a pioneering business school dedicated to preparing students for careers in the global economy in international finance, management and economic policy. ]
Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management - Offers the Master of Accountancy, other graduate business degree programs in Cleveland, Ohio.
Century University - Offers business administration degrees through distance learning, including bachelors and masters degrees.
Meta Description: [ Distance Learning Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral Degrees are offered through Century University, including Business Administration Degrees, Health Care Management, Technology, Food Marketing and Consulting Degrees. ]
Clark University, Graduate School of Management - Offering master degrees in business administration, finance and a MBA with a concentration in health service. Full and part time in Worcester and Framingham.
Cleary University - Provides business education promoting the career achievement of the students and fostering the success of business enterprises.
Meta Description: [ Cleary University - Michigan's premier business school offering ABA, AAS, BBA, BS, and MBA degrees both online and on campus. With degree and certificate programs in accounting, entrepreneurship, management, finance, marketing, quality management, human resource management, and information syste... ]
Clemson University, College of Business - located in Clemson, South Carolina.
Columbia University, Graduate School of Business - Columbia Business School ranks among the best in the United States and around the world and has become one of the leading business schools with an international focus.
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Cornell Program in Real Estate - Cornell's Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program offers formal training that focuses squarely on real estate.
Meta Description: [ Cornell Univesity Program in Real Estate is a two year Masters degree with a rigor of an MBA program while focusing entirely on Real Estate ]
Dalton State College, Division of Business Administration - A provider of manufacturing and technology-oriented business training for students in Northwest Georgia. Improve your existing career or find a new one with an accredited business degree.
DePaul University, Kellstadt Gratuate School of Business - One of the oldest business schools established in the United States.
DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management - Offers career advancement opportunities to working adult students through its management education graduate programs.
Meta Description: [ The Keller Graduate School of Management offers master's degree programs and certificate ]
Duke University, Fuqua School of Business - A top-tier U.S. business school, with several MBA programs - the Duke MBA (daytime), Global Executive, Weekend Executive, Cross Continent, and a Ph.D. program.
Meta Description: [ Masters of Business Administration, executive MBA education business school global advanced graduate degree programs with information on GMAT testing, financial aid, college admissions standards. ]
Everglades University - Offers bachelor degrees in various areas of the business field. Online education also available.
Meta Description: [ Private university with campuses in Florida. Online and on campus college degree. Undergraduate and graduate college degrees. ]
Fordham University, College of Business Administration - A Jesuit school in New York City offering classic mba programs, executive mba programs and international programs. Areas of concentration are in accounting, communications and media management, finance, information and communications systems, management systems or marketing.
Franklin University - Offers business associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees online and on-site in Columbus,Ohio.
George Mason University, School of Management - offers undergrad and MBA programs located in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business - Offers Bachelors, Masters, Executive Education and Doctorate programs. Located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Global Institute of Finance and Banking - Offers Masters degrees in banking, securities, and business administration in New York City, New York.
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Halton Business Institute - Specializing in Business and computer courses for all skill levels.
Harvard Business School - Includes information about MBA, PhD, and continuing education programs.
IMPAC University - A private university in Punta Gorda, Florida offering an mba program.
Indiana University, Division of Business and Economics - Offers The Bachelor of Science in Business and Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Indiana University, Kelley School of Business - Offers undergraduate and graduate education programs on its Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.
Indiana Wesleyan University's MBA Online Program - Designed for the working adult professional who has sigificant commitments to family, work, and community
Meta Description: [ MBA candidates at IWUonline are distinguished by their commitment to Christian distance learning. ]
Jerry S Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University - The college has five areas of study--Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences, Management, and Marketing--in addition to dual programs in conjunction with architecture, agriculture, foreign languages, law, medicine, and environmental toxicology.
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Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill - Offers a variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate level in business administration and accounting.
Meta Description: [ UNC Kenan-Flagler has firmly established itself among the world's top-ranked business schools. To find out why, visit our site today. ]
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Kennesaw State University - Offers an MBA program for professionals and for physician executives.
Kutztown University School of Business - Offers an evening graduate program in business administration that supports part time students.
Lehigh University, College of Business and Economics - AACSB accredited, Lehigh University's MBA program is based in Allentown, PA.
Meta Description: [ With its interdisciplinary approach to learning, the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh is powerfully positioned to develop leaders. ]
Long Island University - Accelerated International MBA Program that can be completed in one year.
Meta Description: [ One Year Program - 36 credits - in New York - London - Paris (USA & Europe) ]
Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business - Offers MBA programs for the development and communication of knowledge in studies related to internal auditing, isds, business law, finance, and marketing.
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Loyola Marymount University - offers a theme based Executive MBA built on LMU's Jesuit tradition of academic excellence.
Loyola University Chicago - Loyola University Chicago MBA Program includes a new specialization in E-Commerce.
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Maharishi University of Management School of Business and Public Administration - Offering BA, MBA, and PhD which train students in problem-free administration. The MBA is available in residence or at a distance, weekdays or in evening-weekend format.
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Marquette University College of Business Administration -
McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University - Provides a range of information on undergraduate, MBA, and executive education. Located in Washington D.C.
Metropolitan College of New York, Graduate School for Business - Established to accommodate the growing need for continuing professional education in today's rapidly changing business world. Offers day, evening, and weekend programs degree options.
Meta Description: [ The Metropolitan College of New York offers business degree and graduate programs in various areas of study. Click to learn more about this exciting business school in New York City. ]
Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business - Offers full-time, weekend and executive MBA programs.
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MIT Sloan School of Management - The Sloan School provides undergraduate and graduate business education featuring cutting-edge research, entrepreneurship and the management of technology.
Meta Description: [ MIT Sloan School of Management, one of the world's leading business school, provides undergraduate business education, graduate business education, and executive education that shape innovative leaders who will create, redefine and build cutting-edge products, markets and
organizations. ]
New Jersey Institute of Technology, School of Management - The NJIT School of Management provides management education across all the technical disciples of NJIT, as well as dedicated courses for both undergraduate and graduate management students.
New York University, Stern School of Business - The Stern School, located in New York City's Greenwich Village, is a leading business school with undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral programs.
North Carolina State University, College of Management - located on the flagship engineering campus of the University of North Carolina System, and adjacent to Research Triangle Park. Undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in technology management, e-commerce, new product development, and supply chain management.
Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management - The Kellogg School is known throughout the world for its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art technology as well as its outstanding marketing and finance curricula.
Meta Description: [ Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management is the country's top ranked graduate business school. Northwesterns business school earned back-to-back number one rankings in BusinessWeek and Economist Intelligence Unit. ]
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Oakland University School of Business Administration - Undergraduate and graduate business school programs in South East Michigan.
Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business - Offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate business programs. Located in Columbus, Ohio.
Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business - Located in University Park, PA.
Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business - The mission of the Graziadio School is to develop values-centered leaders for contemporary business practice through a commitment to an entrepreneurial spirit, ethical focus, and global orientation.
Meta Description: [ Pepperdine University Graziadio School - MBA, bachelor, international business, executive mba and other business degrees in Los Angeles and Malibu California ]
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management - The Krannert School offers domestic and international master's degree and non-degree programs, located in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Meta Description: [ Purdue University's Krannert School of Management is one of the premier business schools in the U.S. Krannert offers Undergraduate, Graduate and PHd degrees for those interested in becoming leaders of technology-driven, globally competitive enterprises. ]
Quinnipiac University School of Business - fully accredited by the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, in recognition of its standards, curriculum and programs.
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Radford University - The MBA program offers full-time and part-time MBA programs in the Radford and Roanoke regions of Southwest Virginia
Regent University - Christian Graduate School of Business, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Robert H. Smith School of Business - University of Maryland
Meta Description: [ The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland is a leading business school in research and education, providing top-ranked full-time MBA, evening MBA, weekend MBA, executive MBA, undergraduate, doctoral, and customized executive education programs - creating Leaders for the... ]
San Diego State University - Offers an international business program with foreign language courses and opportunities for internships abroad.
School of Professional Studies in Business and Education, Johns Hopkins University - Graduate school in professional studies in business and continuing education, at Johns Hopkins University
Meta Description: [ Johns Hopkins School of Professional Studies in Business and Education offers continuing studies, including MBA programs, undergraduate degrees, educational degrees, and more. ]
Seattle Pacific University, School of Business and Economics - Offers an MBA and ISN graduate degree programs.
St. Louis University, Business School - SLU Business School prepares effective, ethical business leaders for fast changing global environment. Explores importance of personal and professional balance to success.
Stanford School of Business - Offers a leading graduate program in business in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Meta Description: [ The Stanford Graduate School of Business has built an international reputation based on an MBA Program designed to educate business leaders, a
doctoral program, the prestigious one-year Stanford Sloan Masters Program for
mid-career managers, executive education courses for experie... ]
State University of New York at New Paltz - Undergraduate and graduate programs in business. SUNY New Platz is located 2 hours north of New York City.
Stetson University, School of Business Administration - Undergraduate and graduate business program based in Deland, Florida. Offers unique programs such as a Family Business Center.
Syracuse University School of Management -
Temple University, Fox School of Business - located in Philadelphia, PA.
Thomas College - A small, private, accredited college located in Waterville, Maine offering bachelor's, master's, and/or associate degrees in business.
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Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management - Thunderbird is a global leader in International Business Management. Located in Glendale, Arizona.
Meta Description: [ Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management is the premier school for the MBA in International Management. Our tripartite focuses on international business, culture and language for full-time and executive education programs. ]
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business is part of Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.
Meta Description: [ The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. Founded in 1900, Tuck was the first graduate school of management and consistently ranks among the top business schools worldwide. ]
Tulane University Freeman School of Business - The Freeman School offers graduate programs at both the masters and doctoral levels.
University of Alaska at Anchorage, College of Business and Public Policy -
University of Arizona School of Business -
Meta Description: [ The Eller College of Management at The University of Arizona offers highly ranked undergraduate (BSBA and BSPA), MBA, MPA, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in the traditional business disciplines such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and Policy and Economics as well as cutting-edge fie... ]
University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business -
Meta Description: [ University of Baltimore, located in Baltimore's cultural district, is the career-minded university. UB specializes in graduate programs for professionals in liberal arts, business and law. ]
University of California--Berkeley, Haas School of Business - The Hass School places an emphasis on three strategic themes, management of technology; entrepreneurship and innovation; and international business management.
University of California--Davis, Graduate School of Management - Accredited full and part-time MBA programs.
University of California--Irvine, Graduate School of Management - UCI places an emphasis on integrating Information Technology for Management (ITM) into a traditional MBA education.
University of California--Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management - The Anderson School at UCLA offers graduate degrees in management.
University of California--Riverside, A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management - Offering a graduate education in business and management.
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University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business - Leading business school offering a variety of graduate degree programs in business and finance.
University of Delaware MBA Program - Delaware MBA Program offers diverse business challenges, critical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Financial Aid is available.
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University of Hawaii, College of Business Administration - The College of Business Administration at the University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus.
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University of Louisville, College of Business and Public Administration - offers undergraduate, graduate and MBA degrees located in Louisville, Kentucky.
University of Massachusetts--Amherst, Isenberg School of Management - Offers a full-time program for students in Massachusetts on the Amherst campus and a part-time program for working professionals and managers at satellite locations in Holyoke and Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Meta Description: [ Located on the UMass Amherst campus in western Massachusetts, the Isenberg School of Management offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate business degree programs. ]
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University of Miami Graduate Business School - Miami, Florida MBA programs for graduate school business administration and continuing education.
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University of Michigan Business School - Executive education programs and studies in management and marketing.
Meta Description: [ The University of Michigan Business School provides the leading business education in a premiere public university. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, our students, alumni network, and corporate partners span the globe. ]
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management - The mission of the Carlson School of Management is to advance the practice of management in the context of a global economy with increasing technological and social change.
University of New Hampshire, Whittemore School of Business and Economics - The Whittemore School mission is to be a distinguished professional school in which the liberal arts are the basic foundation, and the management of change in a global economic community is the major emphasis. Located in Durham, New Hampshire.
University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management - Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business - Offering undergraduate and graduate business degrees in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and MIS. On the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman.
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University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School - located in Philadephia, Pennsylvania.
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University of Pennsylvania, Technology Management Program - Earn executive masters degree in management of technology. Professional master's graduate program, with entrepreneurial studies focus.
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University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business - A comprehensive business school noted for a focus in International business and offering Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs.
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University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business - undergraduate to graduate, post-graduate to lifetime learning programs.
University of Tennessee - Offers a dual degree program to obtain an MBA and an MS in Engineering in two years. The program is focused on Product Development and Manufacturing.
Meta Description: [ The Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) Department offers four programs: Mechanical Engineering (ME), Aerospace Engineering (AE), Engineering Science (ES) and Biomedical Engineering (BME). Our site provides information on undergraduate, graduate and research programs. ]
University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business - The McCombs School offers undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and MPA in Accounting.
Meta Description: [ The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the most distinguished business schools in the country, with strength in all major business disciplines and known especially known for a strong record of job placements in finance, consulting, and marketing, and for inn... ]
University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Business - Offers business programs addressing globalization and information technology for undergraduate and graduate students.
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University of Toledo School of Business - Offers traditional and executive MBA programs.
University of Victoria, British Columbia Canada - Overview of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Business with a focus on International Business and award winning programs.
Vanderbilt University, Owen School of Management - The Owen School is internationally renowned for its challenging academics, spirit of teamwork and innovative research environment. Located in Nashville, TN.
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Washington State University at Spokane - The Master of Technology Management program offers a graduate business degree with a special focus on the integration of strategy and technology for continuous innovation in organizations.
Meta Description: [ The Master of Technology Management Program at Washington State University - Spokane is a graduate technology business degree program that focuses on the integration of technology and business in the area of strategy management of management information system, information technology, research an... ]
Washington University in St Louis - The John M Olin School of Business offers graduate, undergraduate, executive programs, joint degree programs and doctoral studies.
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Webster University, School of Business and Technology - located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the School of Business and Technology is to prepare men and women for real-world success through world-class, application-based education in the areas of business, management, and technology. ]
William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester. - located in Rochester, New York.
Meta Description: [ Home Page of Simon Business School - Top MBA Program. The Simon Business School offers a comprehensive, flexible and hands-on learning experience through its MBA Program. ]
Yale University, School of Management - The mission of the Yale School of Management MBA program is to educate global leaders for business and society. Particular strengths are in finance, strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship and non-profit.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Yale School of Management is to educate global leaders for business and society. We pride ourselves in providing a hard-edged business curriculum in the context of the forces shaping the world economy today -- from globalizing markets to information technology to entrepreneursh... ]
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