The term second tier doesn't have to mean second best. There are plenty of good business schools that fall into the second tier category. Some of them may even be a better fit for your budget and for your career goals than top tier schools.
The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business is the best second tier school in the country. Curriculum is balanced and innovative; tuition is more than fair. This school is perfect for entrepreneurs and a good choice for women. Olin offers more opportunities for female students than any other business school.
Goizueta Business School has a wide range of programs for students at any level. Coursework is rigorous and there is a definite emphasis on teamwork. The MBA programs offer great preparation finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
The Warrington College of Business is perfect for students who are looking for flexibility. The school allows MBA students to choose from a wide range of electives and has several different MBA programs to pick from. Another bonus: Warrington offers solid preparation no matter what you are majoring in.
The Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management is located in Houston and surrounded by a slew of Fortune 500 companies. The curriculum is modern and balanced. It is a particularly good school for someone who wants to major in finance or entrepreneurship.
Fisher College of Business offers small, intimate classes and the opportunity to learn how to work well in a team. Classes are fast-paced and the workload is heavy, but the end result is worth it. More than 200 companies recruit on the campus and career placement rates are high.
