The Leonard N. Stern School of Business offers courses for economics majors at the undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. level. The school is founded around the guiding principle that individuals should not merely study abstract concepts, but develop their interpersonal skills as well. The location of the campus in New York City promotes student interaction with real world businesses and major business figures. According to the University of Texas at Dallas' World Rankings of Business Schools, the NYU's reputation for research is ranked at No. 3 in the world.
With programs for undergraduates, graduates, Ph.D. candidates and current business executives, the Ross School of Business at the Ann Arbor branch of the University of Michigan offers one of the most comprehensive and accessible programs for economics majors. The Ross school is guided by an 'action-based' method; the curriculum centers on solving specific problems encountered in business, and does not focus as heavily on abstract theories. The school's Kresge Business Administration library is accessible in person and also via online catalogs.
UCLA's Anderson School of Management emphasizes a leadership approach to economics and offers degree programs for graduates, Ph.D. candidates, and business executives. The school was founded in 1935 and has subsequently garnered worldwide acclaim for its research centers, ties with the surrounding business community, and its exceptionally savvy faculty. The school offers its students career placement services through the John E. Parker Career Management Center.
The Haas School of Business keeps each class size to around 240 students, creating a tight-knit community (See References 2, Page 454). Graduates, Ph.D. candidates and executives may enroll. Upon graduation, students are frequently recruited by major firms, including Google, Bank of America, and Deloitte. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular group activities outside of traditional school hours in order to foster a solid sense of community.