Marriott School Ranked Most Family Friendly — Again

PROVO, Utah – Oct 31, 2013 – The Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management was recently ranked the most family friendly business school in the nation in The Princeton Review’s new book, “The Best 295 Business Schools.” The school has held the top spot since 2006, making this its ninth consecutive year as No. 1 in the category.

“We believe that excellence in both family and career go hand in hand,” says Craig Merrill, MBA program director. “We attract top students who feel that the family experience is integral to their pursuit of a top-quality business education.”

With seventy percent of its MBA students being married, the Marriott School emphasizes family through clubs such as the MBA Spouse Association. MBASA offers a large support network and a variety of activities for students and their families.

“Our main goal is to build friendships and help support each other,” says Lori Frandsen, MBASA president.  “As we discover new talents and hone the ones we already have, we elevate our potential to be able to give to our families and our communities.”

The Princeton Review determined its 2014 rankings by surveying more than 20,000 students who attend the top 295 business schools in the nation. An 80-question survey asked students to rate their schools and report on experiences regarding different areas of the institution. The schools were ranked into categories, such as Best Career Prospects, Best Professors, Best Classroom Experience and others, giving prospective students a better understanding of which school will meet their individual needs.

“For BYU and the Marriott School, being family friendly is basic to our institutional DNA,” says Lee Perry, Marriott School dean. “We make a point to give the best quality education while supporting families in that process so students will be able to serve the world and their families to the best of their ability."