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5,314 Best Business & Management Programs in the United States

There are 5,314 Business & Management programs in the United States, spread across 1,085 universities, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Cornell University.

How these courses are ranked

66 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #1 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to #596 (University of Iowa); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807. 41 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 2,792 bachelor's, 845 master's, 371 diploma and 189 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (5,145), Business Administration (MBA) (67), Accounting (38) and Marketing (14). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 89% are full-time and 539 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Columbia College (MO) offers the widest choice, with 42 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Business & Management?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (QS World #1), Harvard University (QS World #5) and Cornell University (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Business & Management in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Business & Management course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Business & Management courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Business & Management online with a university in the United States?

539 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Business & Management courses in the United States?

Columbia College (MO), with 42, ahead of Colorado State University - Global Campus (42).

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