Goizueta Business School, Emory University

On February 18, 1919, the dean of Emory College, Howard Odum, recommended the creation of a "school of economics and business administration" to the Board of Trustees. Thus, in the fall of 1919, the new school worked with Emory College to offer courses in economics, accounting, and business law. By 1925, there was one faculty member and full-time assistant, five staff members and 145 students. In 1926, eight students received the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Two decades after the school awarded degrees in business administration, the school accepted its first female student in 1954. In the same year, the MBA program commenced, with 19 registered students.

In 1992, the Evening MBA program was introduced. When the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business began accrediting master’s programs, Emory’s program was one of the first to be approved. Four years later, Emory appeared on the list of the top American colleges and universities producing U.S. executives. This newfound position accompanied new programs, such as the concentration within the MBA program for professional accounting and, in 1979, the Executive MBA program. Also at this time, the school created a plan to allow students to complete both the MBA and Juris Doctor degree within four years.

In 1994, the school was renamed for Roberto C. Goizueta, the CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. The millennium brought about a new PhD program in business administration and a new program in Real Estate. The school announced Karen Sedatole as interim dean in 2020.

Goizueta offers a variety of MBA programmes:

One Year MBA:

The top-ranked Goizueta One-Year MBA provides the full MBA experience—including world-class academics and professional and personal development within just 12 months—delivered in a dynamic, global city. 

Two Year MBA:

The Goizueta MBA is the only top-ranked MBA offering world-class academics and small-by-design classes delivered in a dynamic, global city. Students receive high-quality, personalized feedback plus access to Fortune 500s and emerging businesses alike.

Executive On Site MBA: 

Students minimise their time away from the office while still enjoying the on-campus learning experience. 100% in-person delivery with Friday (evenings) and Saturday (full day) classes every other weekend.

Executive Hybrid MBA:

A flexible format for those wanting an on-campus learning experience. Enjoy 50% in-person and 50% remote learning with six hours of online courses each week and join on-campus EMBA students in the classroom three weekends per semester.

Executive Online MBA:

Doesn't  let geography or travel commitments get in the way of earning a top-ranked Executive MBA. Enjoy 100% remote learning with six hours of online courses each week and optional on-campus immersion experiences.

The ranking for GBS:

Best in the USA, Full Time MBA, Businessweek - Rank 17

Best in the USA, Part Time MBA, US News & World Report - Rank 11

Best in the USA, Executive Education, Financial Times - Rank 9

Global MBA, QS, 2023 - 48

Global MBA, Financial Times - 55

According to Menlo, employment rate is 99% after three months of graduation.