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Top MBA Recruiters: CVS

Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts by the Goldstein family, the first CVS opened its doors in 1963. The company quickly grew into a local chain and by 1970, operated 100 stores on the East Coast.

The Newest MBA Jobs in London

While many MBA graduates from U.S. schools opt to pursue careers close to home, there are many who wish to take their skills abroad.

This week’s list of jobs sheds some light on London, a global financial hub and cosmopolitan city that has long been an ideal setting to start one’s professional journey in Europe. MBA graduates with international aspirations would do well to continue reading about some of the newest London finance careers.

Consultant — Bain and Co.

With 58 offices in 37 countries, Bain and Co. is a global consulting firm that works closely with clients to deliver the results they deserve. The company is considered to be one of the best places to work, having won Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” award four non-consecutive years (2012, 2014, 2017, 2019).

Bain is currently hiring Consultants for its London office. In this position, the new hire will lead a small team. Together with said team members, this person will work closely with clients both in the United Kingdom and throughout the European continent. The position requires at least five years of previous relevant experience, and an MBA is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching the client’s organization and industry
• Identifying issues, developing hypotheses, and executing analyses
• Creating a plan of implementation and managing its execution

More positions can be found at the Bain website.

EII EMEA Product – Thematic Segment – Associate/Vice President — BlackRock

BlackRock is a global investment management firm based in New York City. Originally founded in 1988, it is now the world’s largest asset manager with $6.84 trillion in assets under management.

BlackRock is hiring an Associate/Vice President for its London office. The person hired to this position will work as a member of the ETF and Index Investing Product Team, which is responsible for product management, new product innovation, and commercialization of the iShares UCITS ETF range. The new hire is responsible for helping the company position itself as a market leader and strong partner to its clients. The position requires at least five years of relevant prior experience, and an MBA is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and coordinating investment insights around thematic investing
• Coordinating internal training for global sales teams
• Overseeing launch of new products

More career opportunities can be found at the BlackRock website.

Sales Lead UKI – Procurement Services — IBM

International Business Machines, better known as IBM, is a juggernaut in the technological world. IBM is obviously well known for its mainframes and numerous contributions to our modern world (e.g., ATM, magnetic stripe card, hard disk drives), you might also be acquainted with the company’s more recent work with cloud computing and artificial intelligence, exemplified by Watson.

IBM is hiring a Sales Lead for its office in London. The person hired for this position will work to increase IBM’s presence in the United Kingdom and Ireland by gaining new clients and growing and developing a sales pipeline. This position requires candidates to have a history in either procurement or a service environment as well as experience of delivery in a consultancy or shared services environment. This position requires candidates to possess an MBA.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining working relationships with sectors through cluster leaders and account partners
• Managing the development of the sales opportunity pipeline
• Developing innovative commercial models

There are more opportunities posted at the IBM website.

Engagement Manager — McKinsey and Company

McKinsey is well known as a power player in the consulting world. Initially founded as a small operation in 1926, the company has since expanded to 127 offices with a global staff of over 27,000. While the company maintains a tight grip on its PR, McKinsey’s effects are felt throughout the marketplace.

McKinsey is hiring an Engagement Manager to work out of its London office. The person hired for this position will lead a team of three to five consultants with the aim to help clients achieve new highs. The new hire will work on-site and is responsible for the overall project and its outcome. This position requires relevant prior experience, and an MBA is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing business performance approaches
• Working closely with clients to ensure positive, sustainable results
• Gathering and analyzing information

The McKinsey website has listings for more positions, both in London and elsewhere.

Virginia Tech Focuses on Working Professionals

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Virginia Tech has been making local headlines lately with the announcement of its Innovation Campus in the newly-designated neighborhood of National Landing.

While the new campus will help cement the university’s regional footprint, Virginia Tech has been quietly providing graduate education opportunities in the DC Metro Area since 1969. Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business has offered its MBA programs in this region for decades and more recently made the decision to narrow its focus to working professionals in urban centers across the commonwealth.

“What we did at Virginia Tech a few years ago was to say that we really want to focus on the working professional—someone who wants to enhance their career or make a change in the direction of their career, but not at the expense of continuing to be a business professional,” says Pamplin Dean Robert Sumichrast. That allows those students to come into the classroom, he adds, “and use what they’ve learned as part of the experience of the MBA program.”

Arlington is home to the Executive MBA program, an 18-month, cohort-based option for mid-career professionals. The curriculum is centered around experiential learning modules that provide students with hands-on experience in topics like business analytics and leadership and governance.

The nationally-ranked Evening MBA program is based in Falls Church and designed to provide maximum flexibility. Students can change their course load each semester to balance work and other commitments. They also have the option to focus their degree in one of 10 specialization areas, including traditional business topics like finance and management, and some more niche areas like healthcare information technology.

The Professional MBA program is a 24-month hybrid option with once-per-month in-person classes that rotate between Richmond, Roanoke, and Newport News.Visit mba.vt.edu to learn more about Virginia Tech’s MBA programs, or register to attend an upcoming information session.

Critical FAQs About the Cornell Tech MBA

What is the Cornell Tech MBA program? How do you know if it’s the right program for you? Recently, Adam Gavish, a Cornell Tech MBA alum, wrote about his experience and shared his opinions on LinkedIn. Here’s what he had to say.

What Makes the Cornell Tech MBA Different?

There are four key elements that make the CT MBA different than other programs.

1. The Tech Industry: In this MBA program, you’ll get close to the tech industry, meeting and learning from hundreds of industry professionals. You’ll also dive into real-life experiences and learn tools from the tech industry.
2. Hands-On Experience: As a Cornell Tech MBA, you’ll design mock UIs, implement proof-of-concept prototypes, conduct user research, explore product ideas, and more.
3. Cross-Disciplinary Collabs: You’ll work with students from multiple MBA programs, computer science programs, and more to solve problems.
4. Entrepreneurial Focus: From learning how to be a better public speaker to exploring customer empathy, you’ll gain entrepreneurial skills throughout the program.

Where Do Alumni Work?

After graduating with your Cornell Tech MBA, what type of job can you expect? According to Gavish, the program is best for product managers, whether at big or small companies. Alumni go on to work for a wide range of companies including Amazon, BlackRock, eBay, Google, MasterCard, Microsoft, Twitter, the Wall Street Journal, and more.

That doesn’t mean you can’t pursue a career in consulting, sales, or operations with a CT MBA, but you’ll gain the most experience in product management.

What About Post-MBA Recruiting?

When you graduate with a Cornell Tech MBA, you can rest easy knowing that you’ll have plenty of recruiting opportunities. Since the campus is located in New York City, you’ll have physical access to thousands of big tech companies and startups. You’ll also have access to the Cornell network, which is massive and incredibly helpful and giving. Last, but certainly not least, the CT Career Management Center is very well connected.

Risks of a One-Year MBA?

However, if you do decide to pursue the CT MBA, there are a few things to keep in mind.

• There is no summer internship, which can be negative for individuals who have never worked in the tech industry before and need extra experience.
• There’s also very little time to think about your post-MBA career during the program, so you have to plan and plan well.
• When you’re trying to cram full-time learning and course work into just 12 months, you can expect a lot of stress and hard deadlines.

See all that Adam Gavish had to say by checking out his post, here.

This article has been edited and republished with permissions from its original source, Clear Admit.

UCLA Anderson Provides 7 Reasons to Pursue an MBA

Reflecting on the value of an MBA is essential to know what’s driving you; it will make your application stronger and help you feel better about your decision.

So, is a full-time MBA program worth the time, cost, and effort involved?  Adrian Aguirre, the associate director of MBA admissions at UCLA Anderson, laid out 7 reasons it could be.

Top MBA Recruiters: GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in London. As for 2015, it’s the sixth-largest pharmaceutical company in the world with annual revenue of £30.821 billion in 2018.

The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and as of 2016, it was the fourth-largest company with a market capitalization around £81 billion. It has a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Some of its top-selling products include Advair, Avodart, Flovent, Abreva, Lovaza, Lamictal, and Nicoderm. GSK also has many legacy products listed as essential medicines by the World Health Organization, including amoxicillin, mercaptopurine, pyrimethamine, and zidovudine. Continue reading…

A Columbia Business School Professor’s Quest to Find Efficiency in Affordable Housing

Working in the heart of New York City, just blocks away from some of the most valuable real estate in world, is a constant reminder of the problems with affordable housing. Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, the Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate at Columbia Business School, address the issue first hand in a recent study, asking whether affordable housing can become more efficiency in an increasingly urbanized world.

“Can we improve the efficiency of the affordable housing system?” Van Nieuwerburgh asks in his latest study, “Affordable Housing and City Welfare.” Van Nieuwerburgh co-authored the study alongside Jack Favilukis of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and Pierre Mabille of the Stern School of Business at New York University, which pivots the conversation away from a strictly cost conversation to one of social insurance.

“A lot of the previous models that have thought about these questions, haven’t really modeled risk, risk aversion, and insurance against risk,” Van Nieuwerburgh says. “That is what’s new here; it’s a finance perspective on the world.”

“Van Nieuwerburgh notes that people first sought out rent controlled or rent stabilized units when it was appropriate for their economic situation; but then over time, their careers progressed and they began to earned more. The research demonstrates that these very same renters tend to stay in the same unit when they can afford a market-rate unit, effectively taking the place of someone who earns less.”

A proposition from Van Nieuwerburgh in the study is that of a mean’s test, requiring applicants for an affordable housing lottery to earn within 30 percent of the proposed median income. Which, if successful, would allow needier applicants to earn higher priority, rather than keep tenants in housing built for people in lower income levels.

“That means that really needy people are going to get these units,” according to Van Nieuwereburgh.

“We can add everybody up, and we can see whether society is better off or not under this new policy,” he says. “The reason we’re better much off with this more efficient housing system is because poor people now get access to affordable housing units that they didn’t before.”

A primary difficulty with current proposals and changing rent laws, Van Nieuwereburgh argues, is that developers will have less economic incentive to build affordable housing if the demand increases while the cost of land in cities like New York continues to climb. His model also entails avoiding tax increases on wealthier residents, arguing that it disincentivizes upper-class earners and may not be more beneficial than voucher programs. However, despite the fiscally conservative framework, the study also advocates for potential solutions like “upzoning,” which can create more density in areas with tighter development laws.

You can read more about the affordable housing study, which was inspired by Mathew Desmond’s book Evicted, here.

News Roundup – Vanderbilt Investment Advice, and More

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from this week, including Vanderbilt investment advice, plus more.

When It Comes to Investing, Love at First Sight Doesn’t Always Pay Off – Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management News

Steven Posavac, E. Bronson Ingram Professor in Marketing, and Nicolas Bollen, Frank K. Houston Professor in Finance at Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Business recently wrote an article on a common investment mistake—falling in love at first sight.

“Premature Infatuation and Commitment in Individual Investing Decisions” has been published in a recent issue of the Journal of Economic Psychology. Posavac remarked of the article, “We wanted to understand how internal factors such as top-of-mind awareness or external cues such as media attention can cause investors to become prematurely infatuated with a particular investment.”

The authors performed a series of studies which ultimately proved that individual bias is often a factor in decision making—not the overall soundness and profitability of the investment.

“We found that the infatuation effect persisted clearly across all three experiments, even when the salient option was worse than the others,” says Nick Bollen. “Surprisingly, the effect was even a little bit stronger for those who indicated that they understood how investments worked.”

For more on the authors and their research, read here.

Masters in Supply Chain Management Strengthens Navy Officer’s Expertise – Rutgers School of Business News

Elizabeth Boutin, a student in Rutgers Business School’s Master in Supply Chain Management, has taken her skills to new heights in the U.S. Navy.

Boutin has put her expertise to work at the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in Washington DC, where she budgets for the design, construction, and maintenance of nuclear reactors.

“It involves a lot of cost-estimating. You’re planning 50 years in advance, so you have to work backward … I’ve learned about ordering efficiently, reducing costs and shipping times, interacting with buyers, and tracking results,” Boutin explains in a recent interview, all of which are skills for which her RBS program has laid the groundwork.

The online version of the program has allowed Boutin to continue work with the Navy while completing her studies on time.

Read here for more on Boutin and the online Masters in Supply Chain Management at Rutgers.

Professor David Yermack’s Joint Research on Cryptocurrency’s Impact on Monetary Policy is Featured – NYU Stern News

Along with colleagues from NYU Law and McGill University, Professor of Finance and Business Transformation David Yermack of NYU Stern recently published a paper entitled “How Do Private Digital Currencies Affect Government Policy?”

Yermack and his coauthors argue that the mere existence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have a positive effect on government policy, despite the fact that their use is not yest widespread. Diversification, local investment, and tax revenue generation are three of the main benefits of employing crypto, the authors argue.

By providing an alternative to centralized banking, citizens are given more options for growing wealth, which is especially important in recovering economies like those of Argentina and Turkey.

Read here for more on Yermack and his research.

Guest Lecturer and Business Leader Dispels Culture Myths – London Business School News

London Business School visiting lecturer Kirsty Bashforth, author of Culture Shift: A Practical Guide to Managing Organizational Culture, has spoken extensively on creating and maintaining positive business culture.

She recently shared some wisdom on her experience in how the vague notion of ‘culture’ can actually make or break a business.

“I had a growing awareness of the importance of culture [early in my career] … I became increasingly aware that an intentional focus on culture as part of that is business critical,” she says.

Bashforth is founder of culture advisory agency Quay Five, but she began her career in a vastly different role—as a trader on the floor of global oil company BP. After BP’s tragic Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010, the company tasked her with rebuilding the company from the inside out.

For more on Bashforth, Quay Five, and her upcoming book, read here.

Gain Insights From Top Leaders Into Their Successful Business Strategies – W.P. Carey News and Events

The W. P. Carey School of Business will host the 35th Annual Economic Club of Phoenix speaker series, beginning September 27, 2019.

It will feature senior executives from such companies as Petsmart, Adidas, and the Carlisle Company, along with leading academics from Harvard and Carey.

The lunch sessions will run 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the exception of December’s session, which is scheduled to run from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tickets for nonmembers are $85, and funds in excess will support scholarships and research at Carey.

Read here for more on the event, and also for registration information.

The Top Vancouver Companies for MBAs

With one of the most rapidly expanding economies in Canada, Vancouver has become a destination not only for tourism but also for transplants wishing to advance their careers. The total transition from a resourced based to a knowledge based economy makes it a vibrant center for various industries, including banking, tech, sustainable design and construction and international commerce. The city is also known as “Hollywood North” for those looking to make it into the business side of the entertainment industry.

Its beautiful landscape and temperate Pacific northwestern climate only add to the city’s appeal. In this article, we’ll take a dive into some of the top hiring companies in Vancouver for MBAs.

The Top Vancouver Companies for MBAs

Hootsuite

Hootsuite, the tool used by companies to harness their social media presence, is one of the top tech firms to call Vancouver home. With capabilities that benefit industries such as finance, healthcare, higher ed, and government, Hootsuite employs a diverse group of people across its international offices.

According to its site, the company is currently hiring a Vice President of Corporate Marketing, a Manager of Enterprise Marketing for the Americas, and a Senior Manager for Product Insights and Analytics.

Paysa reports that the average salary at Hootsuite is $126,444. This breaks down to $72,000 in the 25th percentile and $160,000 in the 75th percentile. The company has a high percentage of those with a combination of social media, marketing, and management expertise.

Lululemon

Athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica, founded in Vancouver in 1998, also retains its headquarters there. Within its first two decades, the company made it onto Fortune‘s Fastest Growing Companies list, and this prediction held true.

For those with career goals incorporating social responsibility, Lululemon is a great fit. The company is part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, which ensures that members meet rigorous production and distribution standards for environmental, social and economic sustainability. Employing a ‘guerrilla marketing’ strategy in which customers feel part of a larger community as consumers of the product, Lululemon has become synonymous with the outdoorsy, athletic, and fit lifestyle that embodies Vancouver.

The company is currently hiring a Director of Marketing/CRM Analytics; a Business Analyst for Corporate Finance Systems, and a Vice President of Development, all of which may be of interest to MBAs hoping to settle in Vancouver. According to recent data, the 75th percentile of earners at Lululemon make $118,000, while the average is around $70,000.

TELUS

TELUS is Canada’s top telecommunications company, specializing in internet, voice and cable technology. Originally founded in Edmonton, Alberta, TELUS now provides telecom services to a large number of provinces in Canada. Analogous to Comcast or Verizon in the states, TELUS employs thousands in Vancouver, and appeals in particular to MBAs for its omnipresence as a corporate entity.

TELUS is currently hiring for Operations and Product Development Managers, Senior Strategy Managers, and Business Analysts. Salary reports state an average of $104,000, $74,000 in the 25th percentile, and just under $130,000 in the 75th percentile.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts is another dominant employer in Vancouver, and is obviously an ideal choice for MBAs with a foot in the gaming and tech world. Frostbite Labs, headquartered in Vancouver and in Stockholm, is a division of EA with a specialty in virtual reality tech. As a leader in the monetization of video games and apps, along with its exclusive partnership with Disney, Electronic Arts is an ever growing entity for an MBA in search of a great career move.

EA in Vancouver is currently in search of Communications Brand Managers, a Senior Quality Analyst, and a Development Director in Vancouver. Average salaries at EA rate at a highly competitive $132,000 on average, $93,000 in the 25th percentile, and $160,000 in the top 75 percent.

New Finance Analyst Jobs for MBAs Headline This Week’s Biggest Openings

MBAs have the potential to take any number of professional routes once they complete their degrees—that’s part of the beauty of the degree. The vast majority end up in the world of finance. It’s a challenging and infinitely mutable field that functions as a proving ground for all newly minted graduates. This week’s post highlights four jobs that allow people to get into the field and put the skills they have learned to use.

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Metropolitan College of New York

History

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is an accredited, non-profit institution founded in 1964 by Audrey Cohen, an innovative educator who believed that a truly effective education could be found at the intersection of academia and real-world experience.

MCNY offers accelerated undergraduate and graduate degree programs at both its downtown Manhattan Campus and Bronx Campus across its three schools: the Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education, the School for Public Affairs and Administration, and the School for Business.

Locations

MCNY’s main campus is conveniently located in Lower Manhattan in the heart of New York City’s Financial District (FiDi). FiDi is globally recognized as the financial capital of the world, and home to many of the city’s and state’s major business, human services, governmental, educational and emergency management agencies.

In addition to the Manhattan campus, MCNY has a busy Bronx campus which serves students in the Bronx, Queens and Upper Manhattan. The South Bronx, in the midst of a development boom, is quickly becoming a hotspot for business development and MCNY is in the center of it all.

Facilities

New, modern campuses—which opened in spring 2016—feature great facilities and an exceptionally vibrant atmosphere. Student resources are easily accessible. The Learning Commons is a dynamic space that is home to MCNY’s Office of Academic Support and Library, and is a one-stop-shop for extra and co-curricular activities and support available to the entire MCNY community.

Faculty

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) School for Business employs over 100 full-time and adjunct faculty members who are experts in, and currently working in their field of expertise.

Student Body

MCNY uses a cohort model which creates a greater sense of synergy for classmates throughout their educational journey and into the future providing career and networking support. MBA classes typically have an average of 8 students allowing for more individual attention from professors. Approximately 75 percent of the most recent School for Business MBA class is female, with 13 percent international students. MCNY’s population is socially diverse.

MBA Degree Offerings

MCNY’s School for Business offers full-time, flexible scheduling one-year MBAs in Financial Services, General Management, Media Management, and Health Services and Risk Management with NO GMAT REQUIRED.

MCNY MBA programs are designed to give our students the managerial skills, industry expertise, and ethical framework to stand out in their professions and communities. Graduates of our programs possess the fundamental skills and professional insight required for success in today’s competitive business environment. Students learn how to create beneficial and productive organizational structures as well as effectively manage organizational change, conflict, and growth.

PURPOSE-CENTERED EDUCATION

Our unique educational model empowers students to build projects towards their career goals using business strategy, planning, and implementation.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

MCNY MBA students participate in an exciting 10-day study abroad component (included in tuition cost) where they meet with corporate executives and analyze the application of international business practices. The 2019 trip to Frankfort, Germany included workshops and presentations by Bloomberg News. Prior trips have included Zurich, Paris, and London.

CAREER GROWTH

Alumni of MCNY MBA programs have gone on to become high-ranking managers and leaders at corporations, major banks, nonprofits, and financial institutions as well as entrepreneurs.

MCNY is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE). In 2012, MCNY completed the process to secure specialized business accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The current tuition rate for the Metropolitan College of New York full-time MBA program at its School for Business is $958 per credit. Most students take 15 credits for a total of $14,370*.

* Please note that this is the fall 2019 tuition rate and these figures do not include the mandatory general fee of $395.00 per semester.

MCNY knows that financing an MBA can be challenging. To better support our students and to see them succeed, the College has a number of scholarships that eligible students can receive during the admissions process and during their academic journey. Please note that with the exception of special awards, students are eligible for only one scholarship at a time. Scholarships are contingent on:

• Maintaining satisfactory academic progress as published in the student handbook and college website
• Maintaining full-time enrollment
• Yearly completion of the financial aid application (FAFSA)

Federal (unsubsidized and Direct Graduate PLUS) and private loans are available to all enrolled students, although international students are likely, not eligible for federal U.S. loans. Certain applicants, such as U.S. Armed Services members and veterans may be eligible for alternative funding options.

The Top MBA Recruiters in Phoenix, Arizona

MBA talent in search of opportunities in a growing city should look no further than the Valley of the Sun: Phoenix, Arizona. Corina Vanek of the Phoenix Business Journal reports, “Employment in the Phoenix area grew 4.2 percent during the 12-month period that ended Nov. 30, 2018—the second-highest percentage growth of all metros nationwide.”

Phoenix is home to a number of excellent MBA programs, including the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State’s W.P. Carey School of Business, Ottawa University, Grand Canyon University, and the University of Arizona Eller College of Management, less than two hours southwest of Phoenix in Tuscon.

Like many major metros in the American west, Amazon is among the most prominent employers of MBA talent. But what other Phoenix companies round out the top five?

Top 5 Phoenix Companies Hiring MBA Graduates

Amazon

Amazon is the largest internet company by revenue in the world, with a reported 2018 revenue of over $232.887 billion. According to Indeed.com, Amazon salaries for Senior Product Management positions average $132,646 per year while Amazon Senior Management positions average $150,089 per year.

Common benefits at Amazon include 401K Plans, health insurance including dental and vision, employee discounts, and life insurance. Employee reviews describe the work environment as “fast-paced and exciting,” but note that a work-life balance is hard to achieve as an Amazon employee.

CVS Health

In 2018, CVS ranked 7th on the Fortune 500 and 17th on the Fortune Global 500 list with $184 billion in annual revenue. In 2017, CVS acquired Aetna for $69 billion dollars. According to LinkedIn data, Senior Director salaries at CVS Health range from $101,000-189,000 with an average salary of $138,000. CVS Health, which employs nearly 300,000, states its core values are “innovation, collaboration, caring, integrity and accountability.”

Intel Corporation

Founded in 1968, Intel Corporation is the world’s second largest semiconductor chip manufacturer based on revenue. Intel ranked 46th in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S corporations by total revenue. As reported by Indeed.com, Intel employees rate the company 4 out of 5 stars for compensation/benefits and 3.9 out of 5 stars achieving a work/life balance. Management positions average in the $150,000 range and include standard benefits such as PTO, vacation and floating holidays, and eight-week paternity leave.

Raytheon

The third-largest defense contractor in the United States as of 2015, Raytheon boasts more than 90 percent of its revenues obtained from military contracts. Established in 1922, Raytheon’s latest annual revenue reached $27.1 billion. Project Management positions at Raytheon average a salary of $99,000-107,000 and include generous benefits, PTO, and 401K packages. Glassdoor ranks Raytheon 15th place in its “Best Places to Interview” category, sporting a 78 percent positive response rate.

IBM Global Services

IBM Global Services has provided IT, management consulting, and outsourcing services since 1991. Its recent acquisitions of Bluewolf and Resource/Ammirati in 2016, as well as PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting in 2001, point to potentially even more growth on the horizon.

According to Glassdoor, Project Management positions at IBM average $79,910 per year. Senior Consulting positions average $101,761. Managing Consultant positions average in the $150,0000 range. Glassdoor rates IBM employee overall satisfaction at 3.7 out of 5 stars on company culture, work/life balance, management, compensation & benefits, and career opportunities.

Conclusion

There appears to be no shortage of Phoenix metro opportunities for MBAs. Outside of the five Phoenix companies, readers would do well to consider investigating a few other Phoenix employers actively recruiting MBAs, including: American Express; Arizona State University; Deloitte Consulting; Honeywell; Bank of America; Wells Fargo; and JP Morgan Chase.

News Roundup – Georgia Tech Gender Parity Achievement, and More

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from this week, including Georgia Tech gender parity achievements at the Scheller College of Business.

Georgia Tech Scheller College’s Executive MBA Celebrates Gender Parity Student Enrollment – Scheller College of Business News & Events

The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business recently announced that its Executive MBA (EMBA) program is now the first nationally-ranked business schools to achieve full gender parity.

Associate Dean of MBA Programs, Brian Jennings, says:

“Our ongoing strategic focus on diversity and inclusion is making a true difference. We whole-heartedly believe a diversified cohort enhances the MBA experience for all, as each student enriches the classroom with their unique experiences, expertise, insights, and participation … This is a proud moment for all of us here at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.”

While the majority of leading MBA and EMBA programs strive for gender parity, it is still long in the future for many. Wharton and Tuck School of Business have both enrolled 44 percent female students in the Class of 2019 MBA class, and Yale SOM and Michigan Ross have enrolled 43 percent. USC Marshall has previously reported gender parity in its MBA classes.

For more on Scheller’s Class of 2019, read here.

Assistant Professor David Drake Receives the 2018 Page Prize for Excellence in Business Sustainability Education – University of Colorado Leeds School of Business

David Drake, Leeds School of Business’ Assistant Professor of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Operations recently won the Page Prize for Excellence in Business Sustainability Education.

Drake was joined by his colleagues Andre Calmon and Jackie Stenson of INSEAD in teaching the award winning course, “Building a Sustainable Future: Business Model Innovation as a Force for Good.”

The course trains MBAs in using a curriculum based strongly in a framework of the UN’s Sustainability Guidelines. Three main outcomes are presented as goals in the course: problem framing and design thinking; value chain management; and risk and cost analysis and management. For more on Drake, his colleagues, and the course, read here. 

Rutgers Master’s in Governmental Accounting Ranked No. 2 Online Accounting Master’s in the U.S. – Rutgers Business School News

Educational ranking website College Consensus recently surveyed 600 schools across the country focusing on affordability, convenience and reputation, and ranked Rutgers Business School second overall for its online accounting master’s program.

Irfan Bora, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the Master’s in Governmental Accounting, says of the placement:

“College Consensus examined three important factors that students consider beyond academic rigor, accreditation and career advancement, in which the Rutgers Business School Master’s in Governmental Accounting has excelled for 25 years … The first and only internationally recognized, interdisciplinary, fully online Master’s in Governmental Accounting is tailored for the working professional to earn an advanced accounting degree anywhere, anytime.”

For the full rankings, read here.

Peter Rossi Receives 2019 ISMS Fellow Award – UCLA Anderson News

The INFORMS Society for Marketing Science (ISMS) has honored UCLA Anderson’s Peter E. Rossi, Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Economics and Statistics, its 2019 Fellow Award. He is joined by J. Miguel Villas-Boss of Berkeley Haas in receiving the award.

Rossi says, “I regard it as an affirmation of what I’ve tried to do my whole career—to influence other marketing researchers, both in academia and in industry … My goal my entire life as an academic has been to have an impact on things that matter in marketing and also on the practice of marketing.”

Rossi’s specialties are targeting marketing and hierarchical choice models. The book that he co-authored, Bayesian Statistics and Marketing, is an important tool for marketing researchers in applying advanced data analysis and studies of consumer behavior.

For more on Rossi and on the ISMS Award, read here.

MS in Marketing Science

Columbia Business School MS in Marketing Science Program Structure

The Columbia MS in Marketing Science is a two-term, STEM eligible program that features 10 courses worth 30 credits. All courses must be completed in-person, on the Columbia Business School New York City campus. This may be impacted by COVID-19*.

Those in the program may be able to create a master’s thesis that will count towards course credit. Students that do not complete a thesis can complete Ph.D. level classes instead.

Curriculum

Among the 10 courses needed to complete the Columbia MS in Marketing Science program, six of the classes are required core courses.

Prior to enrollment, students are required to complete an undergraduate Statistics course. It is also advised, but not required, to complete a Marketing Management course and a course in Microeconomics. Students also need to know some level of SQL and at least one of either SPSS, SAS, Stata, or Matlab statistical packages.

All students must complete the following three core courses:

• Statistical Modeling and Decision Making (Begins in mid-August)
• Winning Strategic Capabilities
• Marketing Models
• Multivariate Statistics
The two required MBA classes are:
• Market Intelligence: The Art and the Science
• Strategic Consumer Insights (can be substituted with approval from program instructor)

Up to two additional MBA or EMBA electives in marketing are permitted. Students must also take at least Ph.D. level electives or approved courses taught at Columbia’s other affiliated colleges, such as the: Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science or the Columbia University Department of Economics.

Class Profile

The most recent Columbia MS in Marketing Science class featured 34 students out of a pool of 385 applicants. About 59 percent of the class is female. The class, on average, is 24-years old, with an average GMAT of 720 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.85. The majority of the class studied economics as undergraduates (30 percent), followed by business (15 percent).

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The current estimated tuition for the Columbia MS in Marketing Science program is $64,320 ($2,144 per credit), with a total first-year estimate of $98,096.

August-entry students in the program may be eligible for partial-tuition fellowships. To further help fund their education, students may be eligible for federal or private loans as well.

Admissions

Among 385 total applicants to the most recent Columbia MS in Marketing Science class, 34 were accepted for a total admission rate of about 9 percent.

Along with the required courses students need to complete before enrolling (see: above), applicants must complete an online application and provide the following:

• Official transcripts
• GMAT/GRE scores
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores; if needed)
• A current resume
• Two letters of recommendation (max of five)
• One essay (500-1000 words)
• $100 application fee

2020-2021 Columbia MS in Marketing Deadlines

Fall 2021 Entry:
Available: August 1st, 2020
Deadline: Jan. 19th, 2021 11:59 PM EST

Columbia MS in Marketing FAQ’s

How has the university coped with the pandemic?

Classes are currently online in order to keep students and staff safe.

What MS programs are offered by Columbia?

There are multiple MS programs including Accounting and Fundamental Analysis, Financial Economics, and Business Analytics.

What career resources are available to students?

The Career Management Center has many resources for MS students seeking employment and is available to connect students with alumni and career-specific opportunities.

Pick Your City: Should You Get an MBA in Seattle or Vancouver?

The U.S. vs. Canada? No, we’re not talking about hockey (this time)—we’re discussing MBA programs. Where should you earn your MBA if you have to choose between Seattle and Vancouver? What are the benefits of each city, how much will each location cost, what can you expect in terms of job opportunities, and what MBA programs are available in each city?

While at a glance, Seattle and Vancouver seem very comparable—offering similar big-city experiences for residents—when you dig a little deeper, the differences are striking.

In our “Pick Your City” series, we break down two similar locations to help you choose your best MBA program. Continue reading…

New Media Industry Jobs for Business School Grads

The reputation of the traditional MBA career path is they either move into a major financial firm or become consultants. While this stereotype belies the diversity of MBA careers, to outsiders the available options can seem quite limited, especially if the graduate in question is interested in more creative pursuits.

This week’s newest jobs are for the folks who want to apply their business skills to creative ends. The four new media industry give a broad view what companies need from b-school grads, offering positions at digital powerhouses and traditional recording studios. If you have always prized your knowledge of television or music, these might be options for you.

Continue reading…

Register for the 2019 Forté MBA Forums for Women

Registration is open for the 2019 Forté MBA Forums.  Designed for women considering an MBA, the Forums provide an ideal opportunity to learn more about the value of an MBA from admissions reps, alumnae, and current students at top business schools. Open to all women—career changers, college students planning the future, or career professionals looking to go to the next level—the events provide a distinct MBA advantage.

About the Forté MBA Forums

The MBA Forums are FREE and held in 11 cities across the U.S. and Europe. The events are a chance for women to build their peer support network and meet other successful businesswomen from a diverse range of industries. The MBA Forums offers exclusive insights into the MBA admissions process.

“The Forté Forum event provided the exact insights we were looking for,” said Madeline Keulen, Forté MBA Forum attendee and 2019 HBS alum. “Most of the schools I was interested in had representatives at the event who could speak to the specifics of their programs, and panels of alumni enhanced the richness of the experience through their personal stories of why they chose to pursue an MBA. I have a much better sense of where I’d fit best.”

2019 Event Dates and Locations

1. August 12, Washington, D.C.
2. August 13, Houston, TX
3. August 14,  Atlanta, GA
4. August 15,  Boston, MA
5. August 19,  Los Angeles, CA
6. August 20, Seattle, WA
7. August 22, San Francisco, CA
8. August 26, Toronto, Canada
9. August 27, Chicago, IL
10. August 28, New York City, NY
11. October 29, London, England

Sample Event Format

6–8:15 p.m. – Registration and School Fair

• Connect with admissions at top business schools
• Learn more about the admissions process
• Find the right school for you
• Networking reception

7–8 p.m. – MBA Alumnae Panel

Get advice and hear stories from top MBA women in a range of industries and at various career stages. Learn what motivated them to earn their MBA and the successes and challenges they’ve faced.

8:15–9 p.m. – Admissions Panel

Enjoy a panel of seasoned MBA admissions professionals from top programs. Learn more about admissions requirements, researching schools, applications, and financing.

Visit the site to see more details about locations and to register!

Top MBA Recruiters: Invesco

Founded in Atlanta in 1978, investment management firm Invesco has become a global leader in the field, with offices in 25 countries and over $11 billion in managed funds for its clients.

The firm, as of a July 2019, features around 8,000 employees. U.S. offices, in addition to the Atlanta headquarters, include Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Newport Beach, CA, Los Altos CA, Portland OR, Boston, and New York City.

MBAs with various levels of career experience contribute to the large talent pool from which Invesco hires. Here, we’ll break down the firm’s recruitment and hiring process, salary, and an overview of company culture.

Landing an Invesco Career

Invesco, like most global asset management firms of its size, has an in-house recruitment team that seeks graduate level students throughout the year. With an Early Career program for those just starting after their MBA studies, Invesco prides itself on grooming ‘future asset management leaders.’ Analyst roles are the most prevalent for recently graduated hires, and MBAs who possess previous work experience are obviously considered for commensurate positions.

An early career Properties Analyst in the Atlanta office says:

“What I like most about working at Invesco is the opportunities I’ve been given in my job. I’m a recent grad; at other companies I was just there and didn’t have a ton to do. Once I started my job at Invesco, I’ve had challenging assignments and so many interesting projects to work on – it’s really helped develop my skills and prepared me for my next role.”

The company’s website offers a talent network  which enables applicants to obtain optimal job matches for their backgrounds. It prides itself upon honoring their applicants’ individual areas of expertise; each new hire is asked questions regarding the division in which they believe they would function best. MBAs are sought in all divisions, but a large number are hired in Finance & Accounting, Quantitative Analytics, Investment Services & Operations, Marketing & Product Management, and Sales.

Paysa reports that the most valued skills as Invesco are related to investments, with 39 percent of hires possessing this type of background. This is followed by experience in mutual funds (29 percent of hires); general management (29 percent), and asset management (27 percent).

As for interviews, Glassdoor data shows that 66 percent surveyed reported a positive experience. Around 39 percent of those who interviewed applied online, 19 percent were interviewed via referral, and 28 percent were recruited either on a campus or from another employer.

Invesco Career Compensation

New York City Invesco employees typically see the highest annual salaries ($132,000), according to Paysa. Boston follows in second ($129,000), then San Francisco ($126,000), Atlanta ($116,000), and Dallas-Fort Worth ($105,000). The overall base salary average at Invesco is $102,661. This includes a base salary of $70,000 in the 25th percentile and $125,000 in the 25th percentile.

Accountants in various departments start out closer to the lower percentile. Fund accountants, along with those that manage corporate accounts, make an average of $54,000 and a range of $48,000-68,000. Senior accountants bump up to a range of $62,000-73,000. Analysts working in equities average $95,000 on average, while financial reporting analysts bring in an average of $80,000. Portfolio administrators typically earn around $60,000.

Averages for management roles at Invesco include the following:

• Director – $109,000
• Program Manager – $119,000
• Project Lead – $108,000.

As for marketing roles, business analysts make $107,000 on average, Senior Business Analysts earn $116,000, and Marketing Managers earn $73,000, on average.

Invesco is in the top 300 highest paid finance companies according to Paysa, at 280th.

Life at Invesco

A July 2019 Indeed review on Invesco states, “Depending on the department, Invesco is a great company to work for. Some areas allow employees to work remote a few days a week and Friday’s and Monday’s are generally casual dress days. The work life balance is good in most departments and the benefits are okay. The health plan is way too expensive but it covers a lot. Most employees throughout the company are driven, intelligent and work hard because they really take pride in what they do and in the company as a whole.”

Another employee reports “great benefits and development opportunities,” and a veteran employee noted, “I worked at Invesco for 18 years so there were a lot of changes … Early morning and close of day were very busy. I had an excellent supervisor who was very supportive and made work a lot easier. Best company I ever worked for.”

Employees at the Atlanta Invesco headquarters, seen here, typically earn more than $100,000 annually.

The company boasts a “diverse and inclusive culture,” though it is reported to be made up of a 52 percent white, male identifying workforce. About 31 percent of employees are female identifying, while 20 percent did not disclose gender. Around 36 percent did not disclose ethnicity, but those who did were 7 percent Asian, 4 percent LatinX, and 1 percent African descent.

Invesco makes an effort to involve employees in charitable organizations, with volunteer events and giving opportunities. The company also prides itself on responsible investment, as stated in its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The company offers competitive health coverage, parental leave, compensation for education and certifications, retirement planning and income protection. Like many of its peers, Invesco also offers compensation for gym memberships and wellness programs.