Olin Business School

I like that you can take classes your first and second years. The faculty is also all very involved in student life. Every professor I have had has known me by my name. The career center prepares the students from freshman year and really takes the time to parlay valuable skills.

Career services could recruit more NY area firms to come to campus. But they have definitely improved the number and caliber of companies recruiting here.

The business school's program ensures that students understand how to work in teams in every type of class. In addition, professors and administrators make it known to students that they are there to help. I would say what makes the business program most unique is it's flexibility and acknowledgement of making classes as close to the real world as possible.

While the career services department has improved significantly during my time here, the department struggles with major financial services firms. Maybe part of it has to do with the school being located in a small Midwestern city and the relatively small size of the Olin program, but a more concerted effort to prepare students for interviews and attract recruiters from banks would be appreciated.

The small class sizes really allow for a personal connection with the professor. Moreover, the curriculum includes several group projects and a communications course to help prepare students for their careers. The program is structured to help students secure a job after graduation.

There could be more emphasis on real world learning. Olin does a great job of teaching us practical job application skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques, but a few classes I have taken have been very theoretical and I probably will not remember much from them. I guess it is impossible to go through college without taking a few of these types of classes, though.

The students are extremely bright yet not competitive and Olin makes sure that we connect with our fellow classmates. The Career Center has been improving tremendously and is providing more and more opportunities for students to connect with employers.

We as a school have placed too large of an emphasis on consulting and I-Banking as the most prestigious industries to go in post grad. I've worked in CPG for the past two years, but I feel as if recruiting for my industry of choice is slightly neglected compared to the fields mentioned above. Also, I think we could benefit from a more diverse staff of teachers.

The collaborative environment combined with the rigorous academics, large resources and outstanding faculty lead to great business learning, leadership and knowledge. But more importantly, the university makes it easy and forces students to expand beyond their own school giving students a more broad learning and growing experience.

The advising from the administration could be improved. Luckily, the business community of students is very close knit, so students rely on one another for course recommendations and requirements. The administration isn't perfect, but they are constantly soliciting advice, listening to critiques and searching for ways to solve the imperfections that exist.

The number of opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to real world situations through things such as the Practicum and Taylor programs where you have the opportunity to consult for both for-profit and non-profit institutions. Additionally, the caliber of students and the fact that students here are competitive, but still collaborative.

I think Olin should consider making a business ethics class part of the undergrad curriculum. I think strong ethics are crucial in today's business environment and economy.

Very strong focus on theoretical models of business, especially in microeconomics. There are tons of opportunities to study abroad, whether for a week or a semester, that I know a growing number of students are taking advantage of. Our professors are very accessible as well, which is a major asset to the undergraduates.