W.P Carey School of Business

F1GMAT: The W. P. Carey MBA program has put emphasis on leadership development and in-depth learning. How is the curriculum structured to help MBA students?

Ruthie Pyles (W.P Carey MBA): The W. P. Carey School of Business full-time MBA program, currently ranked Top 30 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, features a leadership-development component that starts in the first quarter of study and continues through both years. We immerse students in a 360-degree peer review process and provide individual assessments, which include faculty feedback.

Students begin their leadership development with courses in strategic leadership, career leadership and organizational behavior. These classes utilize self-tests and peer feedback to help students develop personal insight into their own strengths and weaknesses. Students also work on personal-development plans, focusing on their own leadership skills. Plus, we teach students cutting-edge theoretical frameworks and best practices for leading organizations and employees. Throughout the first year, students learn how to...