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YPSILANTI – Eastern Michigan University’s degree programs continue to lead the way among the best in the nation, as reported by Intelligent.com. The web resource has included Eastern in its list of programs assessed for 2023. The research identifies programs in the country based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.

“The Eastern Michigan University College of Business aspires to be recognized as Southeastern Michigan's leader in applied business education,” said Kenneth Lord, dean of the College of Business.  “I am daily impressed by the tremendous work of our outstanding faculty, staff, and students in bringing that vision to life.  These new rankings, placing us among the very top business schools in the nation in human-resource management, entrepreneurship, taxation, and integrated marketing communication, reveal that our vision is more than an aspiration; it has become reality.”  

Intelligent.com’s methodology includes analyzing student and parent surveys and aggregated rankings from reputable publications. Top schools are then evaluated based on four factors: academic quality, graduation rate, cost and ROI, and student resources and given an Intelligent Score on a scale of 0 to 100. 

Eastern offers flexible distance learning that appeals to busy adults or hybrid models that include on-campus and online formats. Experts at Intelligent.com assessed programs that help students enhance and develop advanced skills for various in-demand positions.

Studies show that a degree pays off.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with higher education typically earn more and have lower rates of unemployment compared with workers who have less education. Over a lifetime, reports show that college graduates will make 84 percent more than those with a high school diploma.

Eastern Michigan University has been recognized for the following degree programs:

Best Human Resources Degree Programs | Ranked 1 | Intelligent Pick

https://www.intelligent.com/best-human-resources-degree-programs/

Best Master's in Human Resources | Ranked 3 | Best for Organizational Development

https://www.intelligent.com/best-masters-in-human-resources-degree-programs/

Best MBA in Entrepreneurship Degrees  | Ranked 3  | Best for Global Focus https://www.intelligent.com/best-mba-in-entrepreneurship-degree-programs/

Best Master's in Taxation Degree Programs | Ranked 11  | Best in the Midwest  https://www.intelligent.com/best-masters-in-taxation-degree-programs/

Best Master's in Construction Management Programs |Ranked 8 | Best Faculty https://www.intelligent.com/best-masters-in-construction-management-degree-programs/ 

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.