Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Founded in 1900, the Tuck School of Business is the oldest graduate school of business in the world. As part of Dartmouth College, the Tuck School combines the intellectual depth of an Ivy League university with the soul of a tightly knit community. Tuck offers one degree program – the full-time MBA. This focus allows Tuck to offer outstanding support to its students and faculty.
Through a range of internationally focused courses, programs, initiatives, experiences, and research, Tuck gives students the knowledge to lead. Tuck seeks candidates who bring a range of backgrounds and perspectives to the classroom and the community. The admissions committee works diligently to select the most qualified students who will thrive in, contribute to, and benefit from the active co-curricular life at Tuck. Over 30% of Tuck’s student body comes from countries other than the U.S. Tuck students represent approximately 30 nationalities and come from over 50 different countries.
In addition, many Tuck alumni work abroad and more than a quarter of Tuck’s world-renowned faculty are of international origin. A Tuck education prepares students to think on their feet and act decisively in any business environment. Tuck offers a variety of globally focused classes and programs, and also incorporates international content into every course taught. Tuck’s commitment to giving students a strong global perspective begins with the required first-year course in Global Economics for Managers. Leadership development is central to Tuck’s mission. The skills students need to be the best come from the entire Tuck experience—from core courses and electives, study groups, clubs, student activities, and the Career Development Office. The Cohen Leadership Development Program’s goal is for all Tuck students to graduate empowered with the ability to inspire others to strive and enable them to accomplish great things, and also to feel responsible for being a leader in the world.
Tuck has five research centers that bring a cross-disciplinary focus to issues that drive today’s global economy. They enrich the curriculum and connect the school more firmly with corporations. Tuck prepares students to be principled business leaders who are conscious of the social and environmental impact of their decisions. The mission of the Allwin Initiative for Corporate Citizenship is to integrate these concerns into the curriculum and the entire MBA experience. Tuck also recognizes that today's healthcare managers face complex challenges of equity, effectiveness, and sustainability. Through forums, outreach, and consulting projects, The Healthcare Initiative enhances the classroom education and industry experience of Tuck students. Tuck’s commitment to diversity applies to the curriculum, educational approach, and to the Tuck campus. Tuck values differences – cultural, historical and social. Understanding the spectrum of experiences and outlooks is essential for leaders who will manage diverse workforces.
Ranking
Business Week: 10th in 2004; Financial Times: 8th in 2006; US World: 9th in 2006; Wall Street Journal: 1st in 2006; Forbes: 1st in 2005; The Economist: 3rd in 2006
Accreditation
AACSB
