Gatton College of Business and Economics - University of Kentucky - Overview

Gatton College's Programs Combine Real-World Experience and High Quality Teaching

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Gatton College of Business and Economics is a division of the University of Kentucky. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including accounting and marketing degrees, MBA programs, and Ph.D. programs in finance and management, to name a few.

Gatton is committed to preparing its graduates to become successful in the business world by blending real-world experience and classroom instruction. This commitment extends to all areas of Gatton College, which strives to cultivate an excellent faculty, to design immersive programs of study, and to foster research efforts.

Hands-On Modules Allow Full-Time MBA Students to Gain Valuable Business Experience

Gatton College offers a number of MBA programs, including a full-time program that students typically complete in one year. Like Gatton's other programs, the full-time, one year MBA program is specifically designed to combine first-rate teaching with real-world experience. MBA students partner with esteemed faculty and successful businesses, allowing them to graduate in one year with an MBA degree that has prepared them for the real-world business challenges they will face.

The core of Gatton's one year program consists of three hands-on modules in new product development, supply chain management, and mergers and acquisitions. These modules account for 23 weeks of the program and provide students the opportunity to work side-by-side with corporate firms. The modules can also

Working Professionals Can Complete Gatton's Evening MBA Program in Two Years

Students who want to pursue their MBA degrees while continuing to work full-time or who require more flexibility in their schedules can choose to enroll in Gatton College's evening MBA program. Because it is designed for working professionals, the evening MBA program is well suited to individuals who wish to enhance their careers and achieve greater success in a wide range of areas.

Twelve courses comprise the evening MBA program, and students can choose to enroll in up to three courses per semester, completing the program in two years. A more popular course of study is to take only two courses per semester, completing the program in three years. Hands-on experience is an important part of the evening MBA program, and New Product Development certification is also possible for evening MBA students.

Dual Degree Programs Combine Gatton Business Degrees with Study in Other Fields

In addition to its graduate and undergraduate programs, Gatton College offers a number of dual degree programs that allow students to receive their MBA degrees in conjunction with degrees in other fields. The MBA/BS Engineering program is a five-year program that results in both an MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. This selective program includes a mandatory study abroad requirement.

In conjunction with University of Kentucky's College of Law, students can follow the MBA/JD dual degree program, resulting in both an MBA and a Juris Doctor law degree. The College of Pharmacy and the College of Medicine also offer dual degree programs with Gatton College, allowing students to earn their Pharm.D. or M.D. degrees in conjunction with the MBA.

Concurrent Degrees in Business and Diplomacy Allow Graduates to Influence the Global Economy

Gatton College recognizes that business and issues of globalization often intersect with politics and international relations, and that the area of intersection is often where the most crucial problems of global development occur. For this reason, Gatton has created a distinctive concurrent degree program with the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. This program results in the Patterson degree as well as either an MBA or an MA in Economics from Gatton College.

Due to the well-organized nature of the program, students typically complete both degrees in five semesters, graduating with a depth of understanding of business issues, economic issues, and how those issues can be applied on an international diplomatic level.

Gatton's Five Research Centers Draw Talented Researchers and Contribute to Knowledge of Economics

In addition to its commitment to academics and hands-on business experience, Gatton College prides itself on its atmosphere of innovative research. Research is an integral part of many Gatton curricula, and faculty members are active researchers who publish regularly.

In order to foster research, the college operates five research centers devoted to a number of research topics. These centers include the Center for Business and Economic Research, the International Center for Research on Social Networks in Business, the Center for Sports Marketing, the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research, and the Von Allmen Center for Green Marketing. Gatton students benefit from the leading academic communities that these centers help to develop.

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