College of Business & Economics

-I thought that the MBA program at Lehigh was excellent. It was a very large commitment, however, it was well worth the effort.

-The faculty brought a wealth of industry and academic experience to the classroom. Current topics facing the business world were presented as well as classic business cases from the past.

-Although every program has its positive and negative attributes, Lehigh has a solid collection of professors (those with industry experience are excellent, those without are not, it is that simple), a strong curriculum, and offers flexibility for those who continue to work. The social element of the program could be improved upon, but for those who participate, value exists.

-It would have been nice to have a wider variety of course offerings and to see more of a rotation of faculty teaching the "Core" courses.

-Given my initial apprehension for going back to school at the age of 40, I quickly came to realize that the school genuinely cared about its part-time students and removed all of the obstacles and excuses one would have for not "jumping in" to the MBA program. Also, given Lehigh's reputation for high-quality education, I believe its program offers more value than many of the other part-time options.

-The discontinuation of the distance, online core curriculum was a strong disappointment and I feel a step back in the program's offering. If this was reworked and better integrated into the program, then I feel Lehigh would have a powerful program to offer newer students with a cutting-edge focus.

-I have throughout the program, and after completing the program, recommended the Lehigh University MBA program to colleagues and friends. It is by far the most dynamic program in the region, and provides one of the best part-time learning opportunities for young professionals in the in the Eastern PA, New York, and New Jersey Area.

-I thought there was a bit too much emphasis placed on group work over individual learning for a part-time MBA program. Given that most people have full time jobs, it is a bit of a hardship to have to find a common time to meet in numerous classes. I learned a lot in my groups but it seemed to be prevalent in almost every class. Much of the grading was based on either group work or class participation (which was basically a measure of how many times you decided to voice your opinion. I think more exams or individual assignments would be a better measure of how an individual did in the program.

-The quality of the education is extremely high - great professors and classmates and lots of interesting opportunities to work on projects through the Center for Value Chain Research or case competitions, etc. However, I don't think this quality is recognized by all potential employers, and depending on one's personal goals, a Lehigh MBA may not be highly-regarded enough to secure employment at top firms in industries such as consulting or finance.

-The program is well organized and I don’t have any improvements to recommend. Maybe more career networking events could help the graduates who are still looking for a job.

-The program is well established, and was facilitated very well. Without exception, the instructors were top-notch. There was a good blend of instruction and student-instructor interaction, with opportunity for direct participation by "remote" students.

-I had initially wanted to double major in business and computer science, but the university only offered the computer science classes during the day. It would have been nice for the university to offer those classes at I time that I could complete them part-time.

-Almost all of the professors were working professionals in big companies for at least some part of their carriers. Some of the best professors applied their knowledge from Hershey, P&G and others to teach students. Other professors had experience that was more dated, coming from Bethlehem Steel. Bethlehem Steel is a fascinating story, but the techniques used are often out of date. Older professors need to supplement their work experience with research to stay current.

-Would have liked to have a management concentration.