The Carlyle Group is rated the biggest private equity firm in the world in 2007, according to a ranking called the PEI 50 based on capital under management.
The Carlyle Group acts as lead equity investor in management-led buyouts, equity private placements, strategic minority equity investments, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. It focuses on sectors in which it has demonstrated expertise such as consumer and retail, energy and power, financial services, industrial, infrastructure, and so on.
The Blackstone Group is one of the best and largest private equity firms in the world. It has received a number of top awards such as: Global Private Equity House of the Year (Euromoney Awards 2009), Global Private Equity Firm of the Year (Financial News 2006), among others.
Fee earning assets under management in Blackstone private equity funds totaled $24.3 billion as of September 30, 2010. The firm’s investment strategy seeks out a diverse range of proprietary transactions in companies of various sizes including build-ups, growth capital, rescue financings and buyouts.
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Top Online MBA Programs in New York
There are a number of top rated online MBA (Master of Business Administration) program schools in the state of New York, including Hofstra University, Clarkson University, Syracuse University, and Marist College.
Premier Business Education Hubs in Washington DC
Washington DC, the nexus of political power, is also a hub for academic excellence, particularly in the realm of business education. The city boasts several prestigious institutions offering top-tier MBA programs that have garnered national and international acclaim. Among these are the American University Kogod School of Business, George Washington University School of Business, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, and Howard University School of Business. These schools are not only recognized for their rigorous academic programs but also for their unique positioning in the heart of the nation's capital, providing unparalleled access to government agencies, NGOs, and multinational corporations.
Best MD-MBA Programs in New York
There are various joint MD/MBA programs offered by the universities in the state of New York, including the Union Graduate College, New York University, and so on.
