Ranked #1 globally for MBA career growth on LinkedIn and #1 in Florida for ROI by Forbes
Enrico Camilli’s career trajectory demonstrates Crummer’s focus on results: from MBA student to sustainability strategist at Siemens Energy to Associate Consultant at Raftelis in under two years. His experience reflects the school’s data-driven approach to career development—where 100% of recent graduates secured employment within six months of graduation, with average salary increases of 40%.
The Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College ranks first globally for MBA Programs for Career Growth on LinkedIn and offers Florida’s #1 MBA for return on investment according to Forbes. These rankings reflect deliberate program design focused on employability, not coincidence.
Two MBA pathways engineered for different career trajectories
The Early Advantage MBA (EAMBA) runs 16-20 months and offers four career-focused concentrations: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Marketing. Core curriculum emphasizes immediately applicable skills: design thinking, data analysis, strategic planning, and international business operations.
For students targeting data-intensive careers, the Accelerated MBA with STEM designation provides critical advantages. The STEM classification enables international students to access up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States—three times the standard duration. The 20-24 month program integrates technical coursework in operations research, business analytics, and AI transformation with essential business skills, preparing graduates for high-demand roles in data science, technology consulting, and digital transformation.
Both programs include mandatory internship placements and optional international exchanges during summer terms, ensuring students graduate with practical experience employers seek.
Winter Park offers mild climates all year round and is a great place to study for a well-balanced lifestyle! Source: Rollins College
Faculty expertise translates to industry connections
Crummer’s 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio isn’t about comfort—it’s about access. Faculty members are active researchers and industry practitioners who leverage their professional networks for student benefit. Dr. Dan Biller, Professor of Practice in Economics, has published extensively on sustainable development and directly connects students to opportunities in the growing green economy sector.
“We mentor students on research projects directly aligned with their post-graduation career goals,” says Dr. Biller. “This isn’t theoretical work—it’s building portfolios and connections that lead to employment.”
Camilli’s experience illustrates this model: his graduate assistantship with Dr. Biller on green bonds research led directly to his sustainability role at Siemens Energy, where he worked on carbon capture technology and zero-emission power plant commercialization.
Career development infrastructure drives placement results
Crummer’s career services operate differently than typical MBA programs. Each student receives:
- Personalized career coaching throughout the program
- Direct introductions to hiring managers in target industries
- Structured mentorship from alumni in specific career fields
- Graduate assistantship opportunities providing paid, relevant work experience
Recent graduates have secured positions at organizations including Siemens Energy, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, and leading consulting firms. The school’s location in the Orlando region—home to major corporations, growing tech sector, and tourism/hospitality headquarters—provides diverse internship and employment opportunities.
Camilli now works with municipal utilities on infrastructure projects at Raftelis, applying the technical and strategic skills developed at Crummer. “The program compressed years of learning into months of intensive, applied education,” he says. “I’m working on complex public sector projects I wouldn’t have accessed without Crummer’s curriculum and connections.”
For international students, the combination of STEM designation, strong career placement record, and accessible faculty expertise makes Crummer’s programs a strategic investment in employability, not just education.
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