Why Quality Professors Are an Important Component to an MBA Education

Earlier this week, Ernst & Young LLP awarded five top business school faculty members with the first-ever Inclusive Excellence Awards, recognizing their work helping to create a more diverse learning environment that will ultimately help students succeed in today's global workforce.

We at MBA Podcaster are thrilled to hear the news about this new award recognizing star business school faculty. We know how big a role professors play in creating a quality MBA education for business students. That's why it's important to review the strength of the faculty at the business schools you are applying to. The good ones will often leave lasting impressions on your personal and professional life.

In our podcast, Star Professors, we interview some of the experts from top business schools about how to make sure you find the best professors to learn from. Here are some highlights from that show:

• Getting to know the faculty and their teaching methods can help you find the school that's a good fit for you.
• Showing that you are familiar with the faculty on your application will help your chances of getting in.
  
• Most schools have faculty evaluations available online. One example of a helpful resource is ratemyprofessor.com.
  
• Many professors are former executives from big companies that may have helpful connections when you are looking for a job or internship.
• Most faculty members make themselves available outside of class time to get to know students personally and provide additional advice.

Do you know any star business school professors? Share them with us here and tell us what makes them so outstanding!