Texas Southern University - The Jesse H. Jones School of Business

Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business is known for its “strong faculty” and “great connections,” as well as “flexible class schedules,” “small classroom sizes,” and affordable price. The school boasts “one of the most diverse faculties in the nation,” and the U.S. government recently designated Texas Southern University “as a National Transportation Security Center of Excellence (NTSCE).” “The greatest strength of my school,” says one student, “is that it is a well known university with competitive programs such as Pharmacy, Business, and Law.”

Students at TSU enjoy a good “student-to-professor ratio” and find that “professors are really helpful inside and outside class.” Students praise the “high quality of experienced professors who are always willing to share their knowledge and experiences,” and note that the “curriculum forces you to use your critical thinking ability,” a valuable skill that endures long after graduation. “This program forces you to look at situations objectively,” says ones student, and the diversity of the program encourages students to consider “multiple viewpoints” and “be educated on different cultures.” The business school invites “various speakers to come and speak” regularly. Professors and staff take “the time out to help you and point you in the right direction” and “don’t let you give up.” They want to “see you succeed and will bend their backs to help you do so,” notes a student from the Class of 2016. The “professors are tough, but it aids us into becoming successful in the future,” notes a student in the healthcare industry. Students consider their fellow classmates to be as important to their education as their professors. Classroom debates encourage students to show their “individual strength,” and teamwork encourages students to help each other and network among the student body. “Everyone that I have worked with in group assignments is very friendly and helpful,” notes one student. They are a “great groups of individuals to work with!!” Students roundly praise not only their professors and fellow students, but also the “group-oriented” nature of the school. TSU is a great fit for students looking for an affordable MBA in a diverse and supportive environment.

Students choose TSU not only “because it has a great business school,” but also because of the “great relationships with many businesses” that will help “catapult” students’ careers. They appreciate the “strong connection with the corporate and government society,” as well as “having easy access to the Dean.” “The greatest strength of TSU is helping students prepare for the life after school,” notes one student. The “school administration is very helpful” and they “go above and beyond when helping their students.” There are “great business partners/companies who are ALWAYS recruiting on this campus.”

Many students praise the close-knit quality of the student body and the “family-like environment.” The school works “hard to help everyone feel comfortable and at home.” Students at TSU are ethnically and socioeconomically diverse. And as one student says, the administration is “understanding” and “accommodating to all races and ready and willing to work with all.” “The greatest strength of our school is the camaraderie,” notes another.

Students find their classmates to be “friendly,” “sociable,” “eager,” “ambitious,” and “willing to learn.” They are “hard working, “competitive,” and “always striving to be better.” “I couldn’t ask for more from a student body,” says one student. Most students are “really into their studies” and “take this program seriously.” Being around such dedi- cated classmates “really helps other students who want to succeed.” “My fellow students are energetic and happy to be attending TSU,” says one student. “They show respect for one another and are very helpful.” Many “students are in their early thirties and are into their careers already,” which add networking opportunities as well as a diversity of expe- rience. And student organizations like the GSA are a big “help for social networking.”