Most notably, the school has taken significant steps toward internationalization of its curriculum and overall education environmentan initiative that has become a primary focus of Ernest J. Scalberg, who became the schools fifth dean in 1994. During this period, The Fordham Graduate School of Business has forced educational exchange programs and other links with management education programs and companies around the world. The building such "international bridges" has become a core tenet of the school's strategic vision. It will become even more important in the future. Successful Alumni: Symbols of Educational Excellence Perhaps nothing speaks more strongly about the school than its legacy of successful alumni. In 25 years, the program has conferred nearly 9,000 MBA degrees on a diverse group of individuals, many of whom have gone on to take their place among the nation's highest achievers. As for alumni, Standard & Poors recent Executive/College Survey ranked Fordham in the top 40 U. S. colleges and universities, and number one among Jesuit institutions in terms of having the largest number of alumni in leading executive positions. Fordham MBAs can be found working in nearly every industry and in most countries of the world. What is most telling about Fordham alumni is that most recall their days of the schooltheir time among fellow students, faculty, visiting professionals and the entire Fordham communityas a period of personal development, intellectual challenge and intense learning. Many, in fact, say it has been the cornerstone of their success. Seeking a mechanism to enable alumni to continue their involvement with the school after graduation, in 1993 the Graduate School of Business established its unique Mentor Program. Through this program, current MBA students are able to develop meaningful contacts with our many successful graduates in a variety of industriesdiscussing career choices and other issues related to their success after graduation. Giving testimony to the strength of alumni support, it's no surprise that after only three years the Mentor program has attracted more than 200 alumni who have volunteered their time and expertise. A complete list of Fordham GSB alumni who have taken part in the program since its inception is included in the "Fordham Community" section at the close of this publication. |
