Hi everybody! I was wondering how CSOM, and to some extent Boston College as a whole, stack up in the grand scheme of schools. While I know it was just ranked #3 in Businessweek, and that prestige is a generally subjective concept, I just wanted to get a feel for where CSOM stands relative to other programs.
Is it top-notch, or would you argue that it’s just a step below the elite level? How well are students recruited? Does it lead to strong MBA programs after graduation? I absolutely loved Boston College when I visited, so this is just out of curiosity, but any insight you could provide would be awesome. Thanks!!
Dear jeets : To some extend, you have actually answered your own question. According to Business Week, BC’s CSOM was ranked #3 in the undergraduate world. If you think that those numbers are overly subjective, what critieria would you like to use? The campus as a whole is ranked #30 according to USN&WR. Different formulas look at the individual schools, value-for-money, graduate degree programs and more. In each case the formulas involved are published along with the raw scores of criteria used for scoring. Look at the underpinning scores if you want greater insight.
Pursuit of an MBA is typically disjoint from an undergraduate degree. A two year working period is generally taken after the bachelor’s degree and before an MBA program at top universities. A combination of undergraduate performance, work experience, and your GMATs combine to form the MBA admission’s picture. Sounds like you are six years or more from that fork in the road.
In summary, BC’s CSOM program is highly competitive for admissions, well respected in the recruiting cycles particularly by consulting firms, and has an exceptionally strong accounting program.
@scottj - “In summary, BC’s CSOM program is highly competitive for admissions, well respected in the recruiting cycles particularly by consulting firms, and has an exceptionally strong accounting program.”
Well said. Also, BC has a very strong alumni network, especially in the NYC financial markets, so this should increase your chances on getting a great job at the end of college and/or grad school, which is your goal anyway.