U.S. News ranks Rutgers Business School No. 8 for online business master's programs

Rutgers Business School's diverse portfolio of online master's in business programs rank among the Top 10 in the nation for the second year in a row

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers Business School's online master's programs were ranked No. 8 overall among more than 200 online graduate business programs offered by universities across the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.

In three different subject areas – accounting, marketing and supply chain management – Rutgers Business School's online graduate programs ranked No. 2 among the programs evaluated by U.S. News and World Report in its "Best Online (non-MBA) Master's in Business Programs. Read the complete ranking.

Rutgers Business School was also ranked No. 3 in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report for offering "the best" online graduate business degree programs for veterans. The ranking is based the school's acceptance of financial benefits for veterans as well as the number of veterans enrolled in graduate programs at the school.

Learn more about Rutgers Business School's graduate programs, including the highly ranked and fully online master's programs. Register to attend the Graduate Open House on Saturday, March 22, at Rutgers Business School in Newark.

"The results of the U.S. News and World Report ranking reflect the high quality of our online graduate programs in accounting, digital marketing and supply chain management," said Lei Lei, dean of Rutgers Business School.  "At Rutgers Business School, we continue to build and offer highly innovative programs to meet the needs of students and companies."

"Rutgers Business School is also very proud to count many veterans among our students in our top-ranked online master's programs," she said.

The online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program secured the No. 2 spot as it marks its 10-year anniversary, and the online Master of Science in Digital Marketing ranked No. 2 for the second year in a row.

Professor Rudolph Leuschner, the director of the online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, said the ranking showcases the program's strong curriculum, experienced faculty, its ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the industry, and the quality of the program's students.

"This shows that we have one of the strongest student bodies among supply chain programs," Leuschner said.  "Their success after graduation, whether advancing in their current roles, getting promoted, or securing positions in other companies, demonstrates the lasting impact of their education at Rutgers Business School."

Stacy Schwartz, a professor of professional practice and director of the Master of Science in Digital Marketing, said the program empowers marketers and entrepreneurs with the skills they need to thrive in today's digital-first world.

"We are proud of our innovative curriculum, the dedication of our faculty, and the achievements of our students," she said.

The No. 2 ranking for accounting reflects the success of both the Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting as well as the new Master of Accountancy in Accounting and Analytics.

"The continued recognition of Rutgers Business School's Master's in Governmental Accounting program by U.S. News & World Report is very gratifying," said Professor Irfan Bora, the program director. "It reflects the high quality of our program and the significant benefits it provides to our students in advancing excellence in governmental financial management."

"As the only program of its kind in the nation," Bora said, "our online format attracts highly motivated individuals who seek to make a meaningful impact within their organizations and those pursuing a rewarding career that combines public service with professional growth."

Professor Alexander Sannella, academic director of the Master of Accounting and Analytics, also acknowledged the continued recognition of Rutgers Business School's programs and the school's efforts to improve and update program curriculum. 

"The addition of cutting-edge technology is a contributing factor in our continued success," Sannella said.

U.S. News and World Report considered five factors in its evaluation: Engagement, Faculty Credentials and Training, Student Excellence, Services and Technology and Peer Assessment.

To get a sense of what goes into the rankings, consider this:

• By measuring engagement, the ranking considers the opportunities online students have to interact with instructors and classmates in similar ways as students do on campus.
• A survey of high-ranking academic officials in peer business schools allows for U.S. News and World Report to account for intangible factors that affect program quality and are not captured by statistics.
• The faculty credential and training factor considers whether online programs have instructors with academic credentials that match those for campus-based programs. It also determines whether faculty are trained to teach students remotely.
• The measure of student excellence considers if the online programs can have greater legitimacy in the job market while the services and technologies factor is a measure of the support structures in place to help students.

Read more about the ranking methodology.

Rutgers Business School's programs scored an overall 95 out of 100 to tie with Michigan State University. Rutgers received a score of 80 for student excellence and 94 for engagement. For faculty credentials and training, it received a score of 96 and for services and technology, it scored 83. Out of 5, it received a 3.5 for peer assessment.

The U.S. News and World Report ranking also affirms Rutgers Business School's strength against groups of its peer schools. Among public business schools, the ranking puts Rutgers at No. 5 for its online graduate programs and No. 3 when compared with other Big 10 business schools.

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