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Academic Awards

The following Academic Awards are presented annually at Celebration. Students do not apply for these awards: selection is based on academic records and nominations.

The Bain & Company MBA Award for Strategy

Awarded annually to graduating Full-Time MBA Program student with the best scholastic record in strategy. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (based on courses completed through second week of the quarter in which the student graduates), a concentration in strategy, community involvement, and leadership qualities. The Faculty Awards Committee selects the recipient based on eligibility criteria and student resumes.

The George Hay Brown Marketing Prize

Awarded annually to graduating Full-Time MBA Program student with the best scholastic record in marketing. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (based on all courses completed through second week of the quarter in which the student graduates) and have taken or enrolled in at least five marketing classes, where one is 37000. The Faculty Awards Committee selects the recipient based on eligibility criteria.

The Center of Research and Security Prices Award for Excellence in Finance

Awarded annually to graduating Full-Time MBA Program student with the best scholastic record in finance. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.94 (based on courses completed through second week of the quarter in which the student graduates) and a concentration in finance and/or analytic finance. The Faculty Awards Committee selects the recipient based on eligibility criteria.

The Ryerson Prize for General Management

Awarded annually to graduating Full-Time MBA Program student with the most outstanding academic record and demonstrated interest in the field of general management Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (based on courses completed through second week of the quarter in which the student graduates) and an internship in non-service sector or in general management. The Faculty Awards Committee selects the recipient based on eligibility criteria and student resumes.

The Oscar G. and Elsa S. Mayer Prize

Awarded annually to graduating Full-Time MBA Program student with the best scholastic record. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.94 (based on courses completed through second week of the quarter in which the student graduates).The Faculty Awards Committee selects the recipient based on eligibility criteria.

Save these dates:

  • September 21: Welcome back to second-years
  • September 25: Student Activity Fair LPF
Attention First-Years!

Save the date for the DisOrientation Kick-Off Party on March 11 and Celebration 2010 on June 4

Last Updated 6/15/09