College of Business Once Again Ranks Among Top North American Business Schools for Research Activity

October 21, 2008—For the second time, the College of Business at UT Arlington has earned a ranking among the top 100 business schools in North America based on research contributions in 22 select academic journals. The ranking was determined by the number of research contributions published between 2006-2008. The study places UT Arlington ahead of schools such as the Babcock Graduate School of Management at Wake Forest University, The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, and The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.

"This kind of recognition is important for the College of Business," says College of Business Dean Daniel Himarios. "Through our faculty’s efforts, we’ve earned a strong reputation for research activity. This ranking underscores that distinction."

According to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the world's largest professional accreditation association for business programs, there are 1792 business schools in North America. This ranking places the College of Business in the top six percent of North American business schools in research activity.

The Top 100 Business School Research Rankings is conducted by the School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. The 22 journals comprising the survey include the top journals in the fields of accounting, finance, international business, marketing, management, management science, information systems, and operations management.

About The College of Business

The College of Business at UT Arlington is home to innovative thinkers who know business—a place where blazing new trails is the norm. One of the largest business schools in the nation, the college prepares more than 5,000 students each year for their roles as leaders, innovators and influencers in the global community.