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New MBA Jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Twin Cities are are home to seventeen Fortune 500 companies as well as a host of noteworthy brands. In addition to the business landscape, the Twin Cities offer many cultural, athletic, and outdoorsy opportunities for residents.

Top MBA Recruiters: MassMutual

Headquartered in Springfield, the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company was founded in 1851. MassMutual initially sold policies in New England, then joined the economic movement surrounding western expansion and the gold rush by selling high-cost policies to railway, steamship, gold digging workers, and migrants to the American South. By 1855, MassMutual had locations throughout the country including New York City, Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit. By 1868, MassMutual’s San Francisco office was established.

Wharton Directors Dig into MBA Class of 2021 Profile

The Wharton School’s Director of Admissions Blair Mannix and Director of Student Life Eddie Banks-Crosson recently shared deeper insights into the class profile of the new MBA Class of 2021. To begin, the latest group of candidates is closer to gender parity than ever before. This year, 47 percent of students identify as women. Banks-Crosson said, “If we’re talking about diversity and inclusion, women matter, and I think that women are saying globally, that, ‘We matter,’ and so, we should be leading that charge, and I think that’s what that feels like within this class.” And gender parity is only one piece of the Wharton 2021 MBA class puzzle.

MS Business Analytics and Information Management

Purdue Krannert MS Business Analytics and Information Management Program Structure

The Purdue MS Business Analytics and Information Management (MS BAIM) program at the Krannert School of Management is an 11-month, full-time, STEM-designated Master’s program, with classes beginning in June. The program consists of 36 total credits worth of courses taught over three semesters.

The core curriculum comprises 25 credits of the 36 credit program, with six credits of business foundation courses and five credits of free electives from the Krannert full-time MBA program.

Curriculum

The program starts with a four-course summer semester, covering the following core courses:

• Business Analytics
• IT Innovation and Competitive Advantage
• Python Programming
• Business Foundation Elective

The following fall semester features these courses:

• Data Mining with SAS Enterprise Miner
• Management of Organizational Data
• Web Data Analytics
• Analyzing Unstructured Data
• Communication and Persuasion
• Big Data
• Predictive Analytics
• Management Information Systems
• Six Sigma and Quality Management

The third and final semester features the following:

• Industry Practicum
• Digital Business and Information Strategy
• Design: Social Networks & Engagements
• IT Project Management
• Spreadsheet Modeling and Simulation
• Advanced Business Analytics with SAS
• Production Scale Big Data Implementation
• Spreadsheets and Macro Programming
• Optimization Modeling with Spreadsheets
• Supply Chain Analytics

Courses in the MS BAIM are also taught through the Krenicki Center for Business Analytics & Machine Learning.

Class Profile

A total of 81 students were enrolled in the most recent Purdue MS Business Analytics and Information Management class, with 34 percent female students. The class, as a whole, was 25-years old on average, scored 680 on the GMAT, enrolled with a 3.6 GPA, and had a little less than three years worth of professional work experience.

Career Statistics

The school reports a 97 percent employment rate for MS BAIM graduates, with an average annual salary rate of $78,703 and an average signing bonus of $7,281.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

In-state students in the Purdue MS Business Analytics and Information Management program expected to pay a tuition rate of $24,300. Out-of-state U.S. resident tuition is currently $34,200, and tuition for international students is $48,600.

Students in the program are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Students may also be able to help fund their educational expenses with part-time work at the Krenicki Center for Business Analytics & Machine Learning. Graduate assistantships are not available through Purdue for MS BAIM attendees, but assistantships may be available outside of the school.

Federal and private loan offerings may be available for select students, along with employment sponsorship.

Admissions

The following must be submitted in order to apply to the Purdue MS Business Analytics and Information Management program at the Krannert School of Management:

• A completed online application
• Official transcripts
• Two essays and one optional essay
• Two online letters of recommendation (no paper recommendations are accepted)
• Video essay responding to 3-5 questions
• GMAT/GRE scores (waiver available; preferred minimum score of 500)
• Official English Language Test Scores (if necessary)
• $75 application fee (waived for U.S. residents and Purdue University undergraduates)

Application deadlines are as follows:

Round One – Sep. 1-Nov. 1, 2019
Round Two – Nov. 2, 2019-Jan. 3, 2020
Round Three – Jan. 4-Jan. 31, 2020 (final international round)
Round Four – Feb. 1-April 1, 2020 (final domestic round, or until classes are filled)

MBAs at Mastercard: A Top Recruiter Offering High Salaries

Mastercard Incorporated is an American financial services company headquartered in Purchase, New York with its Global Operations headquartered in O’Fallon, Missouri. The company processes payments between merchant banks and consumer banks who use a Mastercard-brand debit, credit, or prepaid card. Founded in 1966 as “Interbank,” Mastercard Worldwide is a publicly-traded company earning more than $14.9 billion a year.

Best Companies in Indianapolis for MBA Graduates

Indianapolis is a great place to live in the U.S. It frequently appears on “Best Places to Live” lists, ranking 38th according to the U.S. News & World Report. Forbes ranks Indianapolis 30th on its “Best Places for Business and Careers” list and 80th in “Job Growth.”  

New GMAC Report Gives New Warnings for Global Talent Search

A rapidly changing global economy and prohibitive immigration laws are making the search for international talent difficult for U.S. business schools.

New Project Management Jobs in the Bay Area

For better and worse, the Bay Area continues to reign as the global tech hub. But what has evolved in recent years is tech’s relationship to MBA graduates. MBAs were once personas non-grata in Silicon Valley. While newer startups won’t likely have a use for you, the big boys and girls of tech—the Slacks, Adobes, Twitters, Facebooks, Googles, Apples, etc.—certainly do. This week is focused on opportunities that allow MBA graduates to apply their PM skills to Bay Area tech.

Master of Management Studies

Duke Fuqua Master of Management Studies Program Structure

The five-term Master of Management Studies (MMS) program at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business features 15 total courses worth a total of 43 credits.

Duke offers two variations of the MMS program. The Foundations of Business track, taught at the Fuqua School of Business campus, and the Master of Management Studies: Duke Kunshan University in China. The Foundations of Business track lasts, in total, 10 months.

Curriculum

Among the 15 courses required to complete the MMS program, six are in accounting, economics, and finance; two are in analytics and critical thinking; two are in communication and leadership; and five are in markets, strategy, and management. Coursework and projects for the Duke MMS program are completed in a collaborative process, with students paired into groups of four-to-six each.

The program starts with a three day orientation workshop in July, followed by a six-week summer term and two terms (six weeks each) in the fall and spring, respectively.

Class Profile

A total of 139 students are enrolled in the Duke Fuqua MMS class of 2020. About 53 percent of students in the class are female. The average age of the entire class is 23-years old. Students enroll with around six years worth of previous work experience, a 3.45 undergraduate GPA, a GMAT range of 580-740.

Career Statistics

The majority of recent Duke University Master of Management Studies graduates (30 percent) earn careers in financial services, followed by consulting (18 percent), and technology (17 percent). Around two-thirds of graduates report advancing career positions after earning their degrees.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The Duke University Master of Management Studies program currently costs around $54,000. In addition to fees, supplies, and cost of living, the total comes to $83,032.

Foundations MMS students are all automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Domestic students may be eligible for various federal and private loans, while international students can fund their education through the International Student Loan Program. No co-signer is needed for the International Student Loan Program. Eligible Armed Services members and veterans may also be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program to help fund their education.

Admissions

Those interested in enrolling in the Duke University Master of Management Studies may apply to only one of the two track options within one calendar year. Students enrolled in one track also cannot switch to the other during the program.

interested applicants must have already earned an accredited undergraduate degree or are slated to do so in the near future. Those with an MBA are not eligible for the MMS program.

In addition to a completed application, the following must be submitted:

• Official transcripts
• Answers to three short essay questions
• One page resume
• One letter of recommendation
• GMAT/GRE scores (no minimum score required)
• $125 application fee
• English as a Second Language test scores (if necessary)

Strong applicants will be asked to conduct an interview by invitation-only.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Round One – Oct. 28, 2019
Round Two – Jan. 22, 2020
Round Three – March 5, 2020
Round Four – April 19, 2020

Top Hiring MBA Companies: Minneapolis

Minneapolis serves as an example of one of the most accessible modern American cities—thriving with culture and urbanity but still aware of its roots as the center of America’s heartland. It’s also home to 22 corporate headquarters, and has a winning combination of low housing costs and higher than average wages.

Master of Management

Michigan Ross Master of Management Program Structure

The Michigan Ross Master of Management (MM) is a 10 month program designed for non-business undergraduates that have earned their degree recently, taught in through the Michigan Ross Sanger Leadership Center. Students learn through action-based seminars like the Leadership Crisis Challenge, Story Lab, and Legacy Lab. In total, the program features 14 courses that comprise 30.75 credit hours.

Curriculum

The program begins with a summer term, starting in June, featuring several core courses alongside workshops with the Career Development Office. Students continue core course work through the fall, winter, and spring terms, with integrated elective courses, recruiting sessions (both on-campus and self-directed), and the ABL Capstone. Those wishing to integrate international experiences to their education also have the option to complete a Global Practicum Course.

Class Profile

A total of 88 students are enrolled in the most recent Michigan Ross Master of Management class. These students joined with a 3.6 undergraduate GPA, a 610 GMAT average, and up to two years of work experience. The class featured 57 percent female students and was around 22-years old.

Career Statistics

The most recent MM class reported a 98 percent full-time job offer rate within six months of earning their collective degrees. The median base salary of the recent class was $62,500 per year, with around 27 percent of the class going into the consulting industry.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The Michigan Ross Master of Management tuition is currently $48,908 for Michigan residents, and $53,908 for out-of-state and international residents. There is an additional mandatory fee of $410 for in-state residents and $500 for out-of-state and international residents.

The school estimates that additional costs for MM students is as follows:

• Books & Supplies: $2,014
• Food & Housing: $20,087
• Personal: $7,940
• Loan Fees: $278

Potential students looking for scholarship consideration are encouraged to complete an application alongside the standard program application. Federal unsubsidized, Perkins, and Grad PLUS loans are are available to select students, although which types of loans may vary from student to student.

Admissions

In order to be eligible for the Michigan Ross Master of Management program, applicants must have completed either Pre-Calculus (MATH 105 at the University of Michigan) or Introduction to Statistics (STATS 250 at the University of Michigan). In addition to a completed application, the following must also be submitted:

• Official transcripts
• GMAT/GRE scores (no minimum score, waiver available for select students)
• A current essay
• Four short essay prompts
• Two recommendations
• A $75 fee for U.S. applicants; $100 fee for international applicants (fee is waived for U.S. Armed Services members, or those that have served with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or Teach for America in the past three years)
• TOEFL scores (if necessary for international applicants)

Application deadlines are as follows:

Feb. 1, 2020 (International Deadline)
March 1, 2020 (Final Deadline)

Top MBA Recruiters: Royal Bank of Canada

Founded in Halifax in 1864, The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) serves 16 million clients and has over 80,000 employees worldwide. Which means there is a lot of room for a potential RBC career among business school grads.

Larger Salaries, Job Offers, Highlight NYU Stern 2019 Employment Report

With over 95 percent of NYU full-time MBA students earning a job offer three months after graduation, and a $140,000 median annual salary, career prospects are looking better than ever for those enrolled at the Stern School of Business.

The Top 5 Finance Programs in Florida

The state of Florida, recently described as an “economic powerhouse” by Business Insider, is a hotspot for businesses large and small. With the third largest population in the country, and the fourth largest economy, MBAs are wise to explore their options in the Sunshine State.

China Is Looking For New MBA Talent

China is home to one of the largest business markets in the world. More importantly, it is one of the most rapidly expanding markets. Although it has slowed slightly, the country’s economic growth rate is 6.9 percent, which is three times greater than the United States (2.3 percent). Within this market, Shanghai is a major business hub that offers many opportunities for talented MBA students. This week’s listing are all jobs available in Shanghai with major corporations, all of which offer an opportunity to those who wish to expand themselves beyond North America.

Full-Time MBA

Purdue University Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The 21-month Purdue University Krannert School of Management full-time MBA program starts in August, spanning four full semesters with eight separate modules, featuring 60 credit hours worth of coursework.

Among the 60 credits, 31 are comprise of elective courses, with 29 dedicated to core courses. Students can select from 14 functional and
interdisciplinary specialization areas, of which include: accounting; finance; marketing; management information systems; operations; strategic management; human resources management; organizational behavior; business analytics; management consulting; global supply chain management; international management; manufacturing/technology management; and technology innovation & entrepreneurship.

Curriculum

The first six modules of the program feature between eight and nine credits worth of coursework, each, with the seventh and eighth and modules featuring 13 total credits of courses solely dedicated to electives. The first three modules of the program are designed solely around core courses, with electives beginning to be introduced in the curriculum around module four, during the final leg of the first spring semester. From the fourth module onward, most courses are electives. However, MBA students are expected to take business law and macroeconomics during the final year of the program.

The program also allows students to complete a summer internship and accrue experience with global business projects.

Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 74 (tie)
• Bloomberg: 50 (U.S.); 61 (Global)
• Forbes: 40
• Financial Times: 75
• The Economist: 80

Class Profile

Students in the Purdue University full-time MBA program at the Krannert School of Management are typically 27-years old, and enroll with about 4.25 years of professional work experience. Among the 46 members of the most recent full-time MBA class, 24 percent were female. The average GMAT score of the class was 634 and the undergraduate GPA was 3.46.

Career Statistics

The most recent full-time MBA class featured an 80 percent employment rate, with an average annual salary of $86,826 and an average signing bonus of $13,879. Those with more experience accrued higher average salary rates, with students that had less-than one year of experience earning around $76,094 annually, and those with five-or-more-years pulling $94,538.

The majority of the class earned roles in operations/supply chain management (34 percent), followed by marketing/sales (22 percent).

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Indiana residents are expected to pay a tuition rate of $11,209 per semester for the Purdue University full-time MBA, with out-of-state students paying $21,092 per semester. The total tuition over four semesters for in-state students comes to $44,836, and $84,116 out-of-state. These totals do not include additional fees and other miscellaneous costs.

Merit-based assistantship opportunities and scholarships are offered to all full-time MBA students and do not require additional application in order to qualify. Federal and private financial aid may be available to U.S. students, with international students mostly needing to rely on private financial aid.

Admissions

Applicants to the Purdue University full-time MBA program at the Krannert School of Management are expected to have at least two years of professional work experience prior to enrollment, although the school may accept offers for a small number of candidates that have military experience or significant academic achievement.

In addition to a completed online application, students must submit the following in order to qualify for the full-time MBA program:

• Official transcripts
• GMAT/GRE scores (GMAT preferred, no minimum score required)
• Two essays (one mandatory, 500 word, one optional 300 word)
• Two online recommendations
• A video essay responding to three-to-five questions
• Proof of English proficiency (if necessary)
• $70 application fee (waived for U.S. students and legal residents)

Application deadlines are as follows:

Round One – Sep. 1-Nov. 15, 2019
Round Two – Nov. 16, 2019-Jan. 15, 2020
Round Three – Jan. 16-March 1, 2020
Round Four – March 2-May 1, 2020

Where Should I Work: Deloitte or Accenture?

After MBB—McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group—Deloitte and Accenture are two of the top consulting firms in the business. They are still elite professional services companies that have a lot to offer potential employees. The difficulty is choosing between them. Where should you work if you get a job offer from either Deloitte or Accenture?

News Roundup – CEO Work-Life Balance, Relaxing into the Marshall MBA, and More

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from this week, including a Michigan State professor talking about the trials of CEO work life balance, and more.

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