August 7, 2025 - By Jaguar Bennett - The Princeton Review listed the Craig School of Business on-campus MBA program in its Best Business Schools of 2025 report. This marks the fifth time the Craig School MBA has earned a spot on the Best Business Schools list.

“This recognition testifies to the talent and hard work of our MBA faculty,” said Dr. Julie B. Olson-Buchanan, dean of the Craig School of Business at Fresno State. “Business professionals can get a top-rated MBA education right here in the Central Valley, which opens up more professional opportunities for our students and contributes to the economic development of our region.”

“Our MBA program offers students a powerful combination of practical business training, personalized support and strong professional connections,” said Dr. Zhanna Sahatjian, director of Craig School Graduate Business Programs. “We’re proud to help students grow into ethical leaders who are ready to tackle today’s complex challenges.”

The Princeton Review named the Craig School MBA program to the Best Business Schools list in 2009, 2012, 2019 and 2024. The Princeton Review also listed the Craig School MBA in the 15 top business schools for management and operations in 2010 and in the 50 top graduate programs for entrepreneurs in 2024.

The Princeton Review Best On-Campus MBA list includes 213 graduate business programs, selected from surveys of administrators from 390 business schools and 34,700 MBA students.
Source: Fresno State