<p>^ For marketing reason US News HAS to rank schools. They can’t say 5 schools are in the number 8 slot, 10 schools are in the number 20 slot, etc. They have to label schools and even then they struggle. e.g. cal, mich & mit being tied. </p>
<p>But IRL Employers (and by employers I mean humans) know that schools such as USC or Michigan offer a quality education & are MASSIVE; 40,000 students+. They know people in those schools range from exceptional to smarter than average. There are people who turned down ivy’s to attend both schools (most likely for financial reasons or major selection) In the end they’ll care about your own PERSONAL unique situation (GPA, Job Exp, personality, looks, etc.)</p>
<p>I’m tired of repeating myself so this is the last time I will say it. In the end what matters is fit and on campus recruitment. </p>
<p>On a side note, if you want to be a successful business major than you need to start thinking like one.</p>
<p>I agree with bomerr that rankings really do not apply as much as one would think in this case. Both schools have national and international reputations. From USC you can attend any grad school program in the World. Even get a Harvard MBA if you have the grades, test scores and experience. Many national, international and regional firms recruit there as well. You will not be undeserved at USC or Michigan. It just depends on where you want to live and begin your career. I strongly recommend a campus tour at USC and that should help your decision. Try to do a weekend overnight while you are there. Really get a feel for the university. </p>
<p>I’d guess it’s in the 10-15 range now. The Marshall Business School’s MBA program has dropped a few places in the last several years, so the undergrad program may be getting dragged down, too. That’s a topic that’s come up on the USC forum a few times.</p>
<p>That said, I would also advise not to get too caught up in rankings. Most employers aren’t going to know who’s #3, #5, #10…, especially since schools will be positioned differently in various rankings.</p>
<p>For international business, it’s hard to imagine many places better than California. We’re practically joined at the hip with other Pacific Rim economies. And USC supposedly has more international students than any other American university, so you’d have ample opportunity to make connections and practice your Mandarin.</p>
<p>@bomerr I wasn’t nit picking, I was simply saying that your post was worthless and doesn’t help the OP whatsoever. Also, Ross and Haas are both very strong, and trying to differentiate between the two is not only nitpicking (which we both know you don’t like) and once again, worthless because this thread is about USC and Michigan. The point aac5449 was trying to make was simply that Michigan, based on subjective studies, is ranked higher than USC ie. the point of the thread.</p>
<p>I will concede that the ranking do not matter, but in terms of international reputation many people would argue (including myself) that Michigan has a better program for business because Ross’s MBA program is more prestigious. A great MBA program helps strengthen the undergrad program and open up opportunities for the undergrads because the MBAs are going to hire kids from the same school. </p>
<p>OP, I suggest Michigan unless…</p>
<p>A) USC is significantly cheaper
B) You cannot stand the weather in Michigan.
C) You want a “city” school instead of a college town</p>
<p>Ann Arbor is a great place but it doesn’t match up to LA in terms of things to do. That being said, Ann Arbor is cheaper to live in, has tons of school spirit and epitomizes the classic college experience. </p>