Friday, December 17, 2010

Student Perspective on Social Media as Rutgers Business School embraces the online conversation

Did you know Rutgers Business School (RBS) was ranked among the top 10 business schools on Twitter? We were also one of the first business schools on the microblogging site beating out some of our prestigious neighboring b-schools in NYC. How about that top companies use the RBS Twitter feed to post internship and job opportunities for RBS students? Or that you can watch videos of RBS activities on YouTube?


I work in the RBS Communications and Marketing Department and I am also a part-Time MBA student here at RBS. As a young professional, I find myself in two worlds: the world of traditional business and the world of new and social media. I don’t remember the last time I bought a printed newspaper. It’s not that I don’t read the news; it’s that the way I get my news is no longer the traditional way. I get my headlines in Tweets, Diggs, and real-time Facebook status updates.

I’m completely immersed in and obsessed with social media. I found out about Michael Jackson’s death on Twitter while on my BlackBerry. I found out about Flight 1549 landing in the Hudson River on Facebook. I learn about my college alumni events on LinkedIn. And it’s not only news and events that I learn about on social media. This morning, I was told via Facebook that I should wear a hat and gloves for my commute. Social media is a huge part of my life and I’m certain it’s becoming a huge part of yours. According to Socialnomics, Social Media is the #1 activity on the Web, Facebook tops Google in weekly traffic in the U.S., and YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine in the world.

Since RBS is a top school that is known for delivering the business, science, and technology credentials global companies demand, we recognized that it is important for the school to have a strong online presence as well. Not only do we have a brand new web site and interactive experience (virtual tour) on the way that will launch in time for the spring 2011 semester, but RBS is now on various social media sites for your advantage. As the person behind the keyboard and a student, I can tell you there is a lot to “like” and “follow” from Rutgers Business School. DegreeUs even ranked the RBS Twitter account among the best news feeds for all “business savvy students” in 2009.

We have a fan page on Facebook, a feed on Twitter, photos on Picasa, an MBA Student Blog and a channel on YouTube. We plan on adding a Foursquare and LinkedIn resource very soon. Now you can learn about all the great things going on in more ways than ever.

Many of our expert faculty members are also on Twitter. Professors Jeffrey Robinson, dt ogilvie , Judy Iskovitz and Wayne Eastman talk about current events and topics in business on their Twitter Feeds. The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development and The Institute for Ethical Leadership also have Twitter feeds.

We have a lot to be proud of, and a lot to communicate with family, alumni, students, friends, and employers: Our Undergraduate Program business major is ranked #3 by The Wall Street Journal, Our MBA Program was ranked #17 in job placement rate 3 months after graduation by U.S. News, our EMBA Program is ranked # 21 in “Top 25 EMBA Programs Worldwide” by The Wall Street Journal, and more. We have great speakers and events. We have great companies looking to hire RBS graduates. These social media platforms will integrate with our brand new web site and let people know in more ways than ever what great things go on here at Rutgers Business School.

If you don’t already follow RBS, follow us today!

Hannah Redmond is a part-time MBA student concentrating in Marketing and Editorial/Media Specialist & Webmaster in the Communications and Marketing department at RBS.

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