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        Why the Harbert College of Business

        The Harbert College of Business is one of the country's most prestigious, innovative, and dynamic business schools.  Located in the heart of Auburn, Alabama, we offer world-class education in a world-class community.  With programs, research centers, and faculty that lead the nation, our campus is a leadership hub dedicated to guiding you to the top of your field.

        Ranked Among the Nation's Best

        Join the Harbert College of Business and become a part of one of the best programs in the nation.  

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          Graduate Programs

          • No. 1 for Best Master's in Finance Programs, 2023, Intelligent.com
          • No. 1 for Best Master's in Real Estate Degree Programs, 2024, Intelligent.com (April 22, 2024)
          • No. 1 for Best Online MBA programs, 2023, BusinessStudent.com
          • No. 2 for Greatest Resources for Minority MBA Students, 2020, The Princeton Review
          • No. 3 for Best Online Master’s in Supply Chain Management & Logistics Programs, 2024, SupplyChainGuide.org
          • No. 5 for Online Accounting programs, 2020, The Best Schools.org
          • No. 6 for Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (Non-MBA), 2024, U.S. News & World Report (Feb. 9, 2024)
          • No. 7 for Best Online Physicians Executive MBA Programs 2020, College Consensus (July 24, 2020)
          • No. 7 for Top Online Masters Degrees in Real Estate 2021, Best Value Schools (July 19, 2021)
          • No. 9 for Best Online Finance MBA Programs, 2021, U.S. News & World Report 
          • No. 9 for Best Online Master’s in Accounting Programs, 2020, The Best Schools.org
          • No. 9 for Top 20 Executive MBA for Healthcare Programs, 2020, Healthcare Management Degree Guide
          • No. 10 for Best Online MBA Programs, 2024, Poets & Quants (Nov. 27, 2023)
          • No. 14 for  Best Online Business Analytics MBA Programs, 2024, U.S. News & World Report (Feb. 9, 2024)
          • No. 14 for Top-25 Graduate Supply Chain Management Programs, 2022, Gartner
          • No. 14 for Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Non-MBA), 2024, U.S. News & World Report (Feb. 9, 2024)
          • No. 14 among Southeast Best Executive MBA Programs, 2020, Ivy Exec
          • No. 16 for Best Online Master’s Degrees in Finance, 2020, Online Schools Report
          • No. 20 for Top 50 Online MBA Programs, 2024, Intelligent.com (Sept. 20, 2023)
          • No. 22 for Best Online MBA Programs, 2024, U.S. News & World Report (Feb. 9, 2024)
          • No. 22 for Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans, 2024, U.S. News & World Report (Feb. 9, 2024)
          • No. 24 among Top 50 Online MBA Programs, 2021, The Princeton Review
          • No. 24 for Top Public Accounting Program, 2022, U.S. News & World Report
          • No. 24 for Best Master’s of Finance Programs, 2024, TFE Times (Feb. 25, 2024) 
          • No. 25 for Best Master’s in Real Estate Degrees, 2020, College Choice
          • No. 35 for Best MBA Programs, 2024, TFE Times (Feb. 25, 2024) 
          • No. 35 for Best Executive MBA Programs, 2024, Fortune Education 
          • No. 42 for Top Executive MBA Rankings, 2021, Poets & Quants
          • No. 44 among Global Executive MBA Rankings, 2024, CEO Magazine
          • No. 50 among Best Degrees in Finance, 2021, Study.com
          • No. 61 among Master of Accountancy Programs, 2024, TFE Times (Feb. 25, 2024)
          • No. 63 among Global Best Executive MBA Programs 2020, Ivy Exec  
          • No. 65 among Global Online MBA Rankings, 2024, CEO Magazine
          • Tier One on the Global MBA Rankings, 2024, CEO Magazine

          Undergraduate Program Rankings

          • No. 4 for Top 25 North American Undergraduate Supply Chain Programs, 2022, Gartner
          • No. 13 in Supply Chain Management, 2022-23, U.S. News & World Report
          • No. 19 in Management among public schools, 2022-23, U.S. News & World Report
          • No. 16 in Business Analytics among public schools,2022-23, U.S. News & World Report
          • No. 22 for School of Accountancy, 2022-23, US News & World Report
          • No. 32 in Best Undergraduate Business Programs among Public Universities , 2022-23, U.S. News & World Report
          • No. 48 in Best Value Undergraduate Business Schools, 2020, Value Colleges
          • No. 51 in Best Undergraduate Business Programs among all universities, 2022-23, U.S. News & World Report
        2024 Poets & Quants Top 10 Online MBA Business Schools
        #12 Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Business Programs U.S. News & World Report Public Rankings
        #15 Business Analytics Undergraduate Business Programs U.S. News & World Report Public Rankings
        #20 Management Undergraduate Business Programs U.S. News & World Report Public Rankings

        We inspire excellence!

        $60k
        Average starting salary for 2023 graduates
        91%
        Freshman retention rate
        56
        Years of excellence in business education
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        The Gold-Standard of Business Education

        The Harbert College of Business is one of 862 business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 5% of the world’s 13,000 business schools have earned this distinguished accreditation. We pass the AACSB’s rigorous criteria and standards, coordinating peer reviews and consultation every five years to ensure we are delivering you a relevant and high-quality business education.

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        AACSB Accredited Accounting

        Additional Accreditation

        The School of Accountancy is separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring you receive a top-quality education that puts you on the path toward success.

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        Learn from the best

        Published in prestigious publications and often consulted by media and policymakers, our faculty seek out and engage in a variety of research that advances business theory and practice. Among our faculty, we boast 82 tenure track and 26 clinical.

        Meet the faculty
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        Employer Recognition

        Employers across the country recognize the power of a Harbert College degree. It opens doors and closes deals. To help you get your foot in the door, we provide career coaching, resume building sessions, business etiquette dinners, mock interviews, career fairs, and more.

        Build your professional & career skills

        Our students are engaged in and outside the classroom!

        Study Abroad

        Explore the world and your options. You can earn degree credits while immersing yourself in the international business culture.

        Learn more about study abroad

        Activities & Competitions

        Experience in business is key. Get the opportunity to strut your stuff at countless business competitions and events.

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        Clubs & Organizations

        Good relationships make for good business. In our student organizations, you'll learn and connect both in and out of the classroom.

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