Did you know William & Mary is the second-oldest institution for higher education in the United States? The same values that propelled innovation at W&M all the way back at the time of our founding in 1693 drive our Online MBA program today.
Our Online MBA program is a perfect example of marrying the innovations of today with the traditions of yesterday. Let’s take a look at five ways the Online MBA program at William & Mary is built on our rich history spanning four centuries of learning.
Renaissance Manager, Revolutionary Leader: Evident in W&M Leadership
Exemplary leaders and leadership standards have been a significant factor in shaping our school. For decades, William & Mary has been graced by some of the most prestigious leaders in the country, who have developed the school, campus and community into what it is today.
Since the school was chartered back in 1693, there have been over 70 men and women that have held the position of chancellor. Bishops, former Presidents of the United States, renowned historians and other prestigious individuals have all held the high honor of chancellor at William & Mary.
Because of the chancellors’ strong impact on the students and community of the university, we have built a theme into our Online MBA program called “Renaissance Manager, Revolutionary Leader.” Courses structured according to this theme offer the critical thinking skills needed to become a successful business leader, to understand how businesses operate from various perspectives and to adapt your skills and knowledge in the ever-changing business world.
Inspiration to Tackle Wicked Problems
Throughout the years, William & Mary has taught some of the world’s most influential leaders, including three former U.S. presidents. For nearly a century, our MBA programs have used advanced thinking, knowledge and strategies of some of the most successful men and women to shape future generations of leaders.
The Online MBA program continues this legacy. In today’s modern world, students are doing more to further their lives than ever before. The online program allows students, from virtually anywhere in the world, to take advantage of decades of experience to tackle obstacles in business in a manner that is not taught anywhere else.
Our forward-thinking business faculty leaders have incorporated components like “wicked problems” into our curriculum. This innovative aspect of the Online MBA program forces students to think about some of the world’s most complex challenges and address them through a business lens. Armed with this type of training, graduates can look forward to stimulating careers—and perhaps even become a future president.
“Public Ivy” Status Promotes World-Class Education
William & Mary is one of the most unique universities in the world. It is one of only eight U.S. institutions of higher education designated as a “Public Ivy.”
A public ivy is a state-assisted institution that offers a superior education at a cost far below that of a private Ivy League school. William & Mary holds this status in high regard. The university has upheld its prestigious reputation for centuries while ensuring that high-quality education is available to the masses. This is one of the many factors that keeps William & Mary at the top of the list as one of the world’s top educators.
Rich Alumni Network Promotes Business Success
Founded in 1842, the William & Mary Alumni Association is the sixth-oldest alumni organization in America. The association is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves William & Mary and its many students, alumni, parents and friends with support in their careers.
As a student of the Online MBA program, you will have access to this robust community, including a vibrant network of highly successful business professionals, to assist you in your journey through the program and after you have completed it.
Constant Innovation Across Physical and Virtual Classrooms
While William & Mary holds its rich history in high regard, the college is constantly innovating to ensure its programs are providing the greatest benefits to students possible. Because of its drive to constantly improve, William & Mary continues to be a leading national university in ways that include curricular innovation and a focus on small class sizes to provide greater student interaction and value.
The Online MBA program is a perfect encapsulation of this commitment to innovation. When it was launched in 2015, it was the first foray into online education for William & Mary, and a particularly bold one for a university with a long-standing focus on undergraduate education. Since that time, the program has continuously evolved to ensure students receive the same lauded education as those in the university’s traditional residential MBA program. Advanced technology and outstanding business faculty continue to help the program keep up with the fast-paced world in which we live.
How Our History Can Better Your Education
If you are looking for more than just an education, the Online MBA program at William & Mary is the right choice. Our rich history has shaped our university into a community of open-minded, influential business people and entrepreneurs that rally together to make each other and their organizations better. By attending William & Mary, you are joining an institution with strong core values and educational excellence that has shaped some of the greatest leaders in our history.
If you are ready to become a successful leader and follow in the footsteps of those before you to receive a world-class education, apply to our Online MBA program today.