One of the best schools in the area for those looking to get into the business world is Rollins College The small, private school's MBA program is ranked number one overall in Florida by Forbes magazine. It's also one of the most flexible, with classes available on evenings and Saturdays. The University of Central Florida also has a strong MBA program and recently added a new Ph.D. program in economics.
The employment outlook is bright for those in business in Orlando. Data indicates that 31,200 people were employed in management and 37,510 in business and financial operations in 2004. International business is also a target growth industry, with technology, tourism and health care also on the rise. As a result, Inc.com rates Orlando as number 20 in the country on its list of Top U.S. Cities for Doing Business, and number 24 on the list of Fastest, Most Sustained Growth.
Business Schools, Programs & Courses
in Orlando
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University of Phoenix Accounting, Business Administration, Global Management, Criminal Justice Administration, e-Business, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, MBA Program, Project Management, Public Administration, Technology Management
Keller Graduate School of Management Business Administration, Accounting and Financial Management, Educational Management, Electronic Commerce Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Health Services Management, Human Resource Management, Information Security, Information Systems Management, MBA Program, Network and Communications Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Wireless Communications
Orlando has long been a tourist destination, but it has also become a hot spot for those in the business field looking to start a small business or work for an industry leader. The strong business environment is due, in part, to the success of the Lockheed Martin Corporation and Walt Disney World, plus NASA's Kennedy Space Center is located nearby. Also, entrepreneurs are finding success in the area which is currently ranked third on American City Business Journals Inc.'s list of 10 best metros for small business.
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