The Peter J. Tobin College of Business Listed in Best 290 Business Schools for 2008 by The Princeton Review

October 2007— The Princeton Review has announced that The Peter J. Tobin College of Business has been ranked as one of the organization’s Best 290 Business Schools for 2008. The opinions of students at every AACSB-accredited MBA program in the world were gathered to produce the 2008 edition of its “Best Business Schools” (Random House/ Princeton Review, $22.95.) According to one Tobin student surveyed, “I love how Tobin is currently updating curriculum, constantly improving teaching methods, implementing new technology, and hiring new professors educated in the academic and professional fields. The result is a positive and worthwhile experience.”

A majority of Tobin students surveyed also commented on St. John’s location and how it is a great boon to their career searches. Being in New York provides “great networking opportunities with companies long before you start working through clubs and departmental events.” Employers most likely to hire Tobin MBAs include Accenture, American Express Company, Citigroup, City of New York, JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, and Revlon.

Robert Franek, VP / Publisher, Princeton Review, said, "We compile our ranking lists in multiple categories based on what students report to us about their schools to help applicants decide which of these academically outstanding schools is best for them."

Dr. Steven Papamarcos, Dean of the Tobin College said, “The Tobin College is very pleased to be recognized by the Princeton Review in its latest ranking of top business schools.  This is especially significant for the College because so much of this listing is driven by student satisfaction as measured through surveys administered by the organization.”

“Best 290 Business Schools offers two-page profiles of each school with descriptions of their academics, student life and admissions policies, plus ratings for their academics, selectivity and career placement services.  The Peter J. Tobin College of Business was similarly ranked by The Princeton Review in both 2006 and 2007.

The Peter J. Tobin College of Business has provided the highest quality business education for over eighty years.  Many alumni have risen to senior executive positions in the financial services community in New York and throughout the world.  Degrees offered include the Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science.  The College encompasses the School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, which is housed at the University’s Manhattan location in the heart of the New York financial district.   For further information, please contact Jennifer Maizel at (718) 990-6218 or email vacchioj@stjohns.edu.

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