<p>so recently I have become interested in bucknell and was wondering if the management/accounting program produces many successful graduates. I want to pursue a career in finance, or any high paying job for that matter, and was wondering if bucknell is well respected within the field of business, considering it’s not considered for ranking by businessweek</p>
<p>Like any experience in college, YOU will determine your success. At Bucknell, you will discover that the management/accounting program is one of the top in the country for liberal arts students–and that is perhaps what makes Bucknell management graduates sought after by many firms after graduation. Bucknell has a tremendous network of alumni in the business field and they know that Bison management grads have their act together. What sets a Bucknell grad apart from other liberal arts school students (IMO) is the ability to not only problem solve and think critically, but also, an ability to articulate ideas both written and spoken. Because Bucknell will require you to take numerous writing courses, you will find that at the end of your four years your ability write lucidly–and develop your overall communication skill will help you immeasurably to secure a job after graduation. While I am a Bio major and a 2011 graduate now applying to medical schools during my “gap year”, I know that many of my friends who were Management/Finance/Business majors had already secured jobs after they interned during their junior-senior semesters. Bucknell has a School of Management and you should know that it is selective in accepting students. However, if you are interested and a serious student do not be intimidated to apply. If you do not declare a major upon being accepted–you can apply for entry into the management school once you take a few courses and prove yourself. I have provided four helpful links for you to help–three from Bucknell, and one from a Wall Street Journal article about Bucknell graduates and their ability to command high salaries for their expertise. What attracted me to Bucknell as a high school senior was its liberal arts program. And being the largest liberal arts school in the country–Bucknell delivers the best of both worlds–a place to take the necessary liberal arts courses that will develop your breath of thought–and a super university that has friendly kids (don’t believe the hype about rich preppy kids-they are there but everyone is pretty chill) a great campus atmosphere, really caring profs who want to teach and challenge you in every department, and a nice place to spend four years. As far as the Business Week ranking goes–are they ranking “large university” Management Schools? Remember-Bucknell is a liberal arts school. Hope all of this helps you consider Bucknell!</p>
<p>Links</p>
<p>[School</a> of Management || Bucknell University](<a href=“http://www.bucknell.edu/x612.xml]School”>http://www.bucknell.edu/x612.xml) Bucknell School of Management</p>
<p>[Student</a> Stories: Connie Low || Bucknell University](<a href=“http://www.bucknell.edu/x37523.xml]Student”>http://www.bucknell.edu/x37523.xml) Bucknell Student Story-Management
[News:</a> Salaries of Bucknell alumni lead nation, study says || Bucknell University](<a href=“http://www.bucknell.edu/x44047.xml]News:”>http://www.bucknell.edu/x44047.xml) Bucknell Grads earn top salaries
[Ivy</a> Leaguers’ Big Edge: Starting Pay - WSJ.com](<a href=“Ivy Leaguers' Big Edge: Starting Pay - WSJ”>Ivy Leaguers' Big Edge: Starting Pay - WSJ)
Wall Street Journal article on earning power</p>
<p>Bucknell University has a stellar business department, especially considering its LAC status. New for this upcoming year, they revamped the entire department. They now offer a Accounting and Financial Management major. It basically meshes management /accounting /finance into one major. Other than that they offer some “softer” business majors such as Global Development, etc. In terms of recruitment, Bucknell alums do very well in the job market. To be honest, Bucknell does uncharacteristically well for a school of its ranking. You do have to work hard though, and make sure it’s what you want (rather than doing it for the money). Of course, if you want a more versatile major there is always Economics which is very highly ranked as well (and easier to get into). Good luck!</p>