{"id":10139,"date":"2012-02-24T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2012-02-24T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=10139"},"modified":"2012-02-24T04:16:34","modified_gmt":"2012-02-24T10:16:34","slug":"bethel-university-named-top-graduate-school-in-business-journals-book-of-lists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2012\/02\/24\/bethel-university-named-top-graduate-school-in-business-journals-book-of-lists\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethel University named top graduate school in Business Journal\u2019s \u2018Book of Lists\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-109164\" title=\"Bethel University\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Bethel-University.gif\" alt=\"Bethel University\" width=\"230\" height=\"90\" \/><strong>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; Bethel University\u2019s Executive MBA program has garnered yet another honor: The school has been named #1 in enrollment for graduate schools of business by both the Nashville and Memphis Business Journal\u2019s \u201cBook of Lists\u201d. The title is awarded to the graduate school with the highest number of enrollees. A total of 498 students were enrolled in Bethel\u2019s Master\u2019s of Business Administration program in the fall of 2011.<!--more-->\u201cThis is an exciting time to lead Bethel University\u2019s MBA program,\u201d said Executive Vice-President Kelly Sanders-Kelley. \u201cOur growth tells us we\u2019re doing things right, from the thoughtful design of our MBA curriculum to the personal care each student receives. We have developed a program that is rigorous, relevant, and essential in today\u2019s dynamic and competitive business world &#8212; and our students are the ones who are truly benefitting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now in its fifth year, Bethel\u2019s Executive MBA program is not just the largest program in the state, but also the fastest-growing. Sanders-Kelley believes that part of Bethel\u2019s success is due to its ability to meet the needs of busy adults.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe MBA program is unique in several perspectives,\u201d she said, \u201cStudents can complete the coursework completely online, giving them the flexibility to meet their professional and personal obligations while pursuing their academic goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Face-to-face seminars led by industry leaders offer students cutting-edge knowledge and the opportunity to network with other business professionals. Kelly points out that students can earn their SACS-accredited MBA degree in as few as 19 months, \u201cwithout sacrificing the quality of the education for the speed at which it is delivered.\u201d All students receive an Apple iPad to increase learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Bethel\u2019s longstanding history, Sanders-Kelley says, also plays a role in the growth of the program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBethel College was established in Tennessee in 1842, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the state,\u201d she said. \u201cStudents today are looking for a real campus and a rich history. We\u2019ve combined heritage and innovation in our Executive MBA program, offering students the best of both worlds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>New this year is the launch of two additional MBA concentrations: Healthcare Administration and Information Technology. Both have proved extremely popular with professionals in these competitive, rapidly-changing fields.<\/p>\n<p>Bethel University\u2019s College of Professional Studies maintains satellite campuses in Clarksville, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson and Chattanooga, and offers both undergraduate and graduate classes designed for adult learners. For more information about Bethel University\u2019s programs, call 1.877.4BETHEL, or log on to BethelSUCCESS.net.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN &#8211; Bethel University\u2019s Executive MBA program has garnered yet another honor: The school has been named #1 in enrollment for graduate schools of business by both the Nashville and Memphis Business Journal\u2019s \u201cBook of Lists\u201d. The title is awarded to the graduate school with the highest number of enrollees. 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