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New Bay Area Tech Jobs Emerge for MBAs
As every aspect of our lives increasingly becomes tangled in the tech’s tendrils, we have seen many opportunities for professionals from a wide swath of backgrounds accompany the rapacious growth of the industry.
MBAs, long ago personas non-grata in Silicon Valley, are now in high demand at iconic brands like Apple (CEO Tim Cook is a Duke Fuqua alum), Facebook (COO Sheryl Sandberg graduated with a Harvard MBA in 1995), and Microsoft (CEO Satya Nadella is a Chicago Booth alum).
This week’s new openings are largely found in California, with a litany of Bay Area Tech jobs ideal for MBA graduates who want to work in an environment where they can “move fast and break things,” to quote Mark Zuckerberg.
Pick Your City: Should You Get an MBA in Chicago or Minneapolis?
The American Midwest is one of the friendliest and most beautiful locations in the country. For those looking for an area that offers a balance between heavy industry and agriculture, alongside finance, education, and medicine, the Midwest is where to be. It’s also home to excellent public and private universities, including many of the world’s top MBA programs.
But with so many amazing business schools in the Midwest, where should you earn your MBA? To help you out, our “Pick Your City” series is comparing Chicago, IL and Minneapolis, MN.
We’re giving you insight into the cost of living of each city, the job opportunities, the MBA programs, the culture, and more. Continue reading…
Full-Time MBA
Whitman School of Management Full-Time MBA Program Structure
The AACSB International-accredited full-time MBA program at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management consists of 54 credits; 36 of which are dedicated to core courses, with 18 credits dedicated to elective courses. The program is designed to be completed in two years, with the first year consisting of 30 credits of coursework (15 per semester), and the second year featuring 24 credits of coursework. To complete a concentration, students must complete at least nine credits worth of courses for one specific academic subject. The available concentrations are: accounting; business analytics; entrepreneurship; finance; marketing management; real estate; and supply chain management.
Curriculum
The first year of the Syracuse full-time MBA program is largely dedicated to core coursework, with 15 credits worth of classes in both the fall and spring semesters; totaling 30 in the first year. One class, Data Analysis, is taken over the course of the entire fall semester, while most of the classes are split between the first eight weeks and the second eight weeks of the season. The spring semester introduces elective coursework to the curriculum, with students taking two separate 16-week elective courses during the spring while completing the remaining core courses.
The second year of the program starts with the final round of core courses, including the 16-week Global Entrepreneurial Management course. By the final spring semester, students will only have to complete 12 credits worth of electives. An internship during the program can count as credits toward the degree, although it is not required (but still strongly suggested).
No prerequisite coursework is required prior to enrollment.
Full-Time MBA Rankings
• U.S. News & World Report: 89 (tie)
• Bloomberg: 65
Class Profile
Students from the most recent Syracuse full-time MBA class at the Whitman School of Management had an average GMAT score of 630 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.3. An estimated 53 percent of the 45 students in the program are male, with 47 percent female students. Among those students, an estimated 64.4 percent are international residents.
Career Statistics
The most recent Syracuse full-time MBA data reports that recent graduates can expect to earn around $80,964 per year after earning their degree. Salary ranges from $60,000-$130,000.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The current tuition rate for the Syracuse full-time MBA program at the Whitman School of Management is $1,620 per credit. Over 54 credits, the total comes to $87,480.
All enrolled students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship opportunities. Additional external scholarships may also be available for eligible applicants.
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.
Whitman Student Assistants (SA) are paid at a current rate of $16 per hour and, if hired, must work between 5-20 hours per week assisting Whitman faculty and research. International students on a F-1 visa may only be eligible to work part-time, on campus without permission from U.S. immigration. However, these select students must obtain permission from Syracuse University’s Center for International Services. After 12 months, select applicants with an F-1 visa may be able to work off campus.
International students with a J-1 (exchange-visitor) visa need permission from their specific sponsor to work on and/or off campus while enrolled in the program.
Admissions
The current Syracuse full-time MBA acceptance rate is 75.4 percent.
In order to enroll in the Syracuse full-time MBA program at the Whitman School of Management, applicants are expected to have at least two years of prior work experience. However, certain exceptions are allowed for students that do not have any prior experience. The recommended minimum undergraduate GPA is 3.0 and the recommended GMAT minimum is 600.
The following is also required in order to apply:
• A completed online application
• An accredited U.S. undergraduate degree or international equivalent
• Official transcripts
• GMAT/GRE scores
• Proof of English proficiency (if necessary)*
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• One essay
• A five minute video answering three questions
• $75 application fee
• Financial Support Documents (international students only)
* = Minimum total score for TOEFL is 100. IELTS is 7.0, and PTE is 68. The preferred speaking score for TOEFL is 24, 7.5 for IELTS, and 65 for PTE.
Application deadlines are as follows:
Round One – November 30
Round Two – January 15
Round Three – March 1
Round Four – April 19
A Guide to the Specialized Master’s in Accounting
Welcome to MetroMBA's Master's in Accounting Guide. While not a replacement for a traditional MBA program, a specialized Master’s in Accounting degree is ideal for professionals interested in working in public accounting and earning their CPA. At many top business schools, a Master’s in Accounting is focused on a career in corporate accounting or consulting, providing a strong knowledge base of accounting principles and business applications.
Scroll down to find some of the world's best Master's in Accounting degrees offered by the world's leading business schools: a list that continues to grow year by year. But first, what is a Master’s in Accounting, what does it take to graduate, and what career opportunities are available after graduation?
What is a Master’s in Accounting?
A Master’s in Accounting (MAcc) degree is hyper-focused on accounting. It is designed to prepare students for their CPA examination with a combination of graduate courses in accounting, management, tax, and leadership. The degree is designed for early career professionals with zero to five years of work experience, and want to pursue a career in corporate accounting. Students tend to be younger as previous work experience is not required and many students enter the program directly post-undergraduate school.
The degree dives into both fundamental and advanced subjects in accounting, including subjects such as tax research methodology, advanced auditing, corporate financial management, and ethics in accounting. The goal is to provide students with a deep understanding of the strategic role of accounting in business and society.
Graduates should be well versed in the fundamental concepts of accounting, effective accounting methods, and the knowledge required to pass the CPA exam. They’ll graduate with opportunities at one of the “Big Four” accounting firms (KPMG, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young) and advanced upper management positions.
Typical Coursework
Most MAcc programs jump right into accounting-focused curriculum with courses in accounting ethics, auditing, financial statements, tax planning and strategy, and more. However, there may be the opportunity for students to take more specialized accounting and finance courses such as those covering mergers and acquisitions or family wealth preservation.
Typical classes include:
- Corporate Financial Reporting
- Financial Decision Making
- Auditing and Assurance
- Business Taxation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Business Law
Depending on the program, you may have the option to customize your coursework to a more specific area of finance. For example, you could choose to concentrate your curriculum in:
- Tax
- Auditing
- Forensic Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems
Program Accessibility
Most Master’s in Accounting programs tend to be shorter, requiring just 12 months to complete all requirements. Other MAcc programs may be slightly longer in length, up to two years, but typically that’s for a part-time program. Programs can be full-time or part-time, residential or online, it all depends on the exact program you choose. No matter the case, it’s typically an intensive and fast-paced program with a busy schedule.
Admissions into a MAcc program can vary based on the business school, but typically requires a high level of excellence in grades and test scores. Applications may consist of:
Applications may consist of:
- Resume (work experience ranges from 0 to 5 years, but averages around 0 to 2 years)
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Transcripts
- GMAT or GRE (averaging quantitative scores in the top 80 percent)
At minimum, applicants are expected to have a strong background in accounting, usually an undergraduate degree in accounting. Other common undergraduate majors include finance, business administration, and economics.
Typical Cost
The total cost of your Master’s in Accounting program will vary greatly based on the program you select. Tuition ranges from $25,000 to $85,000 for a year plus living expenses. In many cases, funding is available for MAcc students in the form of scholarships, fellowships, employer sponsorship (particularly from a Big Four accounting firm), and teaching assistantships. There are also loans and external financial support sources available.
Career Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment for accountants and auditors to grow 10.7 percent from 2014 to 2024, with about 142,400 jobs expected. Master’s in Accounting graduates are qualified to work as an accountant or auditor in the private and public sector. They can choose to take on specialized roles in financial analysis and budgeting or more managerial roles.
Graduates often go on to work in public accounting firms or for large financial institutions or government organizations. Potential employers include:
- PwC
- KPMG
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- Grant Thornton
- Rothstein Kass
- BDO
- Capital Group
- Wells Fargo
- Credit Suisse
- Goldman Sachs
One thing to note is that Master’s in Accounting students typically earn less than MBA graduates, since they tend to have less work experience under their belts and a narrower range of skills. Projected salaries vary based on the exact career field but average around $69,350. The highest paid earn $122,220 while some of the lowest paid earn $43,020. Here’s how that breaks down:
Here’s how the salaries break down in terms of annual median salary (USD):
Financial Accountant: $53,740
Experienced Staff Accountant: $62,273
Audit Manager: $123,940
Intermediate Tax Accountant: $68,500
Information and Technology Accountant: $76,146
Financial Analyst: $77,280
Forensic Accountant: $80,066
The Top Master's in Accounting Programs
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas-Austin offers one of the most continually acclaimed accounting programs in the world. The school's Department of Accounting currently owns top honors in the U.S. for both its undergraduate and graduate accounting programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The McCombs MPA offers applicants three potential degree paths: the traditional, one-year MPA; an integrated MPA built for undergraduates that are also looking to earn a BBA; and an ECON-MPA for students attempting to earn a degree in Economics at UT Austin. Those in the traditional path must have an accredited Bachelor's degree. However, no work experience is required. A staggering 96 percent of MPA students at McCombs earn job offers before graduation, according to recent estimates.
The University of Illinois Gies College of Business offers two potential Master's in Accounting options: the traditional Master's in Accounting (MSA); and the Master of Accounting Science (MAS). The Gies accounting program is not only regarded as one of the best in the U.S. (currently 2nd overall on U.S. News & World Report's list of the country's "Best Business Schools"), but the best STEM-designated accounting program in the country as well. Two particular types of candidates are preferred for the undergraduate program: international students with an undergrad degree and U.S. students that do not have an accounting degree. MSA students enjoy a job placement rate of 98 percent with companies like KPMG, Deloitte, and EY, among others.
Students in the Master of Accounting (abbreviated as the MAcc) program at the the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, currently ranked 5th overall by U.S. News & World Report, typically see a 100 percent job offer rate within six months of earning their degree. As well, few schools can match Ross' placement efforts for the "Big Four" firms, with graduates earning roles at Deloitte, EY, PwC, and KPMG nearly every graduating year.
The USC Marshall School of Business offers one of the best Master's in Accounting program in the state of California, currently ranked 7th overall by U.S. News & World Report. The school's various accounting program offerings (MAcc, MAcc D+A and MBT) features 62 percent female students, with an average undergraduate GPA of 3.6, a GMAT average of 650, and a TOEFL average of 106.
NYU Stern's Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) is a one-year, 30 credit program currently regarded as the best specialized master's in accounting in the state of New York. Ranked 9th overall by U.S. News & World Report, the MSA currently enrolls 65 students, 60 percent of which are female, with an average GMAT score of 665 and a GPA of 3.56. These students typically had about 1.7 previous years of professional work experience prior to enrollment. In total, including tuition, fees, room, board, transpiration costs, and other miscellaneous fees, the cost of the program is currently $91,862.
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New Chicago Jobs for MBA Graduates
The Windy City is a major financial hub, serving as the home to several major corporations and multiple exchanges. However, Chicago can feel like an afterthought in the realm of finance, with New York and San Francisco taking up so much space in the current conversation.
In an effort to draw some attention to the many opportunities the Second City has to offer, this week’s jobs are all located in Chicago.
News Roundup: New Boston University Online MBA, and More
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from this week, including the new Boston University Online MBA at the Questrom School of Business.
Questrom to Offer Online MBA With edX in 2020 – BU Today
Boston University’s Questrom School of Business will partner with online education platform edX to establish an Online MBA, set to begin in 2020.
On news of the announcement, Boston University President Robert A. Brown says, “With the online MBA, we’re seizing the initiative to offer a major degree for which we believe there is global demand. Higher education must evolve in a fast-changing world. We aim to lead in this evolution.”
Applications officially open on August 16, 2019 and tuition will be $24,000 per year. edX was designed from researchers at Harvard University and MIT in 2012. Since its launch, it has gained more than 21 million users from every country across the world. Chrysanthos Dellarocas, Associate Provost for Digital Learning & Innovation, says, “Through this degree, BU opens itself to the world in a manner we haven’t done before.”
edX started offering Master’s programs last fall, including a master’s in analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a master’s in computer science fro the University of Texas at Austin.
You can read here for more on the online MBA and on edX.
Should Investing be Left to Machines? – UC Davis Graduate School of Management News
Professor and economist Brad Barber of UC Davis Graduate School of Management recently weighed in on the question of the effect of human error in investments. Comprehending biases, he suggests, is the key to improving decisions.
Behavioral biases cost investors 4 percent per year, according to Barber. In a recent article in financial news publication Raconteur, Barber’s research was cited as was that of his colleagues. On the topic of bias and error in investing,
Barber’s colleague Craig Burgess says:
“We are pattern-seeking primates, which is useful for hunting prey, but terrible for complex tasks such as investing. So, we are now regularly prone to hundreds of biases, too deeply ingrained to overcome without removing the human from the process.”
‘Passive investments,’ or those completed via carefully designed software processes, are cheaper than investments performed by a fund manager, and absent of the inherent biases of humans. Many managers, however, argue that skilled ‘active investors’ can beat the effect of bias and error to greater effect than machine learning. For more on Barber’s research, read his profile. For the full Raconteur article, read here.
Save the Date for INTERSECT@CMU: Health Care Innovation – Tepper School of Business Events & Conferences
This year’s INTERSECT@CMU Health Care Innovation Conference will take place on September 13, 2019 at the Tepper School of Business. Registration opens in August.
Among the topics covered by this year’s speakers and panelists will be delivery methods, policy, and emerging technology. Last year’s INTERSECT conference was part of a two-day celebration to commemorate the opening of Tepper Quad. It was also the conference’s inaugural year.
From INTERSECT@CMU 2018 / Photo via cmu.edu/tepper
Opening remarks last year were offered by CMU President Farnam Jahanian and Tepper School Dean Bob Dammon. Jerome Presenti, VP of AI at Facebook, Inc. delivered a keynote speech. Panels covered the growth of smart machines in everyday life, along with the potential of blockchain to revolutionize economies.
To stay posted on this year’s speakers and panelists, visit the INTERSECT@CMU 2019 site.
Million-Dollar Gift for Veterans – USC Marshall News
The USC Marshall School of Business recently announced a $1 million gift from Andrew Tavakoli, MSBA ’86, which will lend support to the Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) program.
The gift will establish the Andrew Tavakoli Family Endowment for MBV Students, which will enable veterans who show exemplary leadership skills and academic performance to advance at USC Marshall. The MBV is a one year graduate program for veterans, active duty, and reserve personnel. It was created to allow vets and those currently serving to apply their military leadership and strategic skills in business settings.
“My hope is that no qualified veteran or active duty personnel would ever be prevented from joining the USC MBV program for lack of financial resources,” Tavakoli says of the gift. He is a member of Marshall’s Board of Leaders and the Los Angeles World Affairs Council. Along with a MSBA from Marshall, Tavakoli holds a BSEE degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from California State University Long Beach.
MBV Program Director James Bogle says:
“I truly appreciate Mr. Tavakoli’s support for our veteran students in the MBV program. In our conversations, it quickly became clear that Andrew recognizes the unique potential that former military leaders bring to the business community. “
Read here for more on the MBV and on Andrew Tavakoli.
5 Tips for Making a Meaningful Connection with Employers – Fox School of Business News
Janis Moore Campbell, Director of Graduate Professional Development for the Temple University Fox School of Business‘ Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) recently offered some helpful hints on how to rise to the top of the applicant pool during your job search.
According to Campbell, the “experience of you that you promise” to an employer is just as vital as your GMAT scores or strong academic record when designing your resume. Most employers want to know what it’s like to work with you, just as much as how well you will perform on any given project.
Work compatability is an under-discussed but important factor when it comes to employment, according to Fox’s Janis Moore Campbell.
Campbell outlines the following guidelines in honing in on your brand.
- Take a realistic look at your presence on the Internet.
- What have others said or posted about you? How well do you come across in light of your future bosses?
- Use facts, not opinions.
- Recommend, as opposed to asking to be recommended – Strengthen your network by reminding others of your presence. One sure way to get others to remember you is by mentioning their accomplishments.
- Strategically volunteer in a capacity that is similar to your career goals.
- Participate in trade associations
- Attend events and publish articles in your areas of interest and expertise.
- Join a network through trade associations
For more on the CSPD and for links to their social media sites, click here.
Top MBA Recruiters: Oracle
In 2019, landing a job in tech during or after your MBA studies is a wise move. As covered in a previous ClearAdmit article, a specialization in the field can lead to a broad and ever increasing range of career opportunities.
New Investment Jobs for MBAs
It’s not enough to make money—you have to figure out how to make that money grow. Growth is the name of the game for everyone from the salaried folks counting the days until retirement to multinational corporations mulling over their bottom lines.
Top MBA Recruiters: AIG
American International Group, better known as AIG, is a multinational insurance and finance corporation that operates in more than 95 countries, employing over 60,000 people. As one of the world’s largest insurers, it’s a safe bet that MBA students and graduates can do very well at the company.
Let’s take a look at how B-schoolers can secure a position with the world’s largest insurer:
Landing an AIG Career
AIG suggests two general pathways to entry-level employment for students: summer internships or becoming a full-time analyst.
For professionals with previous work experience in pursuit of higher-level positions, AIG employs technologists, administrators, engineers, healthcare professionals, risk managers, and financial professionals. With regard to the hiring process, current AIG employees were hired via recruiters, employee referrals, and everything in between.
Applicants who are invited to interview can expect an initial interview with an AIG recruiter, followed by in-house conversation with a business member or team of interviewers.
The AIG Internship Experience
The 10-week AIG Summer Intern Program offers “tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations.”
Interns undergo three days of orientation and training, then step into one of AIG’s lines of business. The company promises its interns “real projects, with equal opportunity for challenges and achievement.” AIG interns who demonstrate the most leadership potential are typically hired by AIG for full-time employment after graduation.
What Does an AIG Analyst Position Entail?
Open to graduates of all degree disciplines, the AIG analyst position is an entry-level pathway with an average salary just shy of $80,000. Described as “exclusive and competitive,” the program hosts an orientation in New York City for hires from around the world.
Even entry-level analysts at AIG can expect hefty salary opportunities, with analysts starting around $80,000 USD per year.
The “First 100 Days” initiative, which aims to support new hires with their transition into the company. At the end of the initiative, new employees take part in the Horizon Challenge, “a multi-month learning experience focused on developing innovative solutions for strategic challenges AIG currently faces.”
The First Year Learning Experience then culminates with the Spring Development Session, “an opportunity to showcase key learnings from the Horizon Challenge and reinforce takeaways from your first year.”
Choosing an AIG Career
With immersive and challenging learning environments, opportunities for advancement and moving within the multi-faceted company, AIG also emphasizes its value of diversity and inclusion. AIG’s Employee Resource Groups seek to foster community and support employee development. The company boasts $7.9 million in matching gifts to charities chosen by employees.
Salaries for MBA graduates can greatly vary, due to position seniority and specialty. For instance, MBA graduates with an expertise in marketing may be better suited for a career in Project Management, which offers an annual salary rate estimated above $100,000 USD per year. General Managers often make even more, pulling around $128,000 per year, according to Glassdoor data.
MBA graduates at AIG can often make more than $100,000 USD per year, varying by positional specialty and seniority.
AIG career benefits, as one may assume, are also fairly strong. Various anonymous reports on Glassdoor detail that employees typically see a minimum of 21 days off per year, with several days that can carry over year to year. Some employees also report unlimited time off, which may seem like a godsend compared to several of the world’s most recognizable insurance firms. AIG also offers employees a comprehensive pension plan, 401(k) offerings, and more.
AIG Career Recruiting
Professionals with significant work experience and demonstrated success may be targeted for direct recruiting, but most hopefuls will need to do their own legwork to get this employer’s attention. Beyond the internship and analyst pathways, AIG offers membership with its Talent Network. Experienced professionals are encouraged to search opportunities and apply directly via the company’s careers site.
News Roundup – Florida Rankings Get a Boost, Stanford Worries About the Internet, and More
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from this week, including Florida rankings getting a nice boost for its graduate programs.
Tepper Hosts International Energy and Commodity Markets Conference – News & Events
Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business hosted the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Commodity and Energy Markets Association (CEMA) last month.
CEMA, founded in 2017, brings researchers and practitioners with an interest in topics like cryptocurrencies, energy storage, renewable energy, and climate change. CEMA and Tepper’s Sustainability Initiative work closely address these issues and help develop research into practice and policy. The 2019 event was organized by two prominent faculty at Tepper: Nicola Secomandi, Professor of Operations Management, and Head of the Ph.D. Program; and Duane Seppi, The BNY Mellon Professor of Finance and Head of the MS in Computational Finance Program.
Secomandi says of the event, “It makes sense to do it here …My research focuses on energy and commodities, and other Tepper faculty share similar research interests.”
Thirty sessions comprised this year’s program, along with two keynote addresses. Professor of Financial Economics Burton Hollifield and Emilio Osambela, former Tepper School faculty member and Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, presented a headlining research paper regarding the investments choices made by environmentalists.
Bo Yang, a Tepper Ph.D. student, along with Secomandi and Selvaprabu Nadarajah (Ph.D, ’14), presented a research paper on methods of optimizing merchant energy production. Tepper alumni Michel Robe (Ph.D. ’95) and Sheridan Titman (Ph.D. ’81) delivered a presentation on agricultural futures markets.
For more on CEMA and the 2019 meeting, read here.
Five Hough Graduate Programs Earn Top 5 Ranking Among Publics for Second Year – Warrington Newsroom
The University of Florida’s Hough Graduate School of Business received high rankings for five different graduate programs by the Eduniversal Group.
Hough’s MS in Management was ranked first overall among public universities in the U.S., and the MS in Real Estate was voted first overall of its kind for the second year in a row. Also ranked in Eduniversal’s top five were the Master of International Business degree and the MS in Entrepreneurship. Hough’s full-time MBA came in at fourth among all public university MBAs in the U.S.
Eduniversal Group handed Florida’s Hough Graduate School of Business some high praise for its various master’s programs.
Eduniversal reviewed 20,000 postgraduate global master’s programs in 50 fields of study, in addition to surveying thousands of students, recruiters, and faculty. Program reputation, salary upon graduation and student satisfaction were the three criteria upon which the rankings are based. For more on Eduniversal and on Hough’s rankings, read here.
The Internet Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed? – Stanford GSB School News & History
Fake news, cybersecurity, and corporate technology’s power structure will be among the topics covered in a new course at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.
Anat R. Admati, George G.C. Parker Professor of Finance and Economics and faculty director of the Corporations and Society Initiative, and lecturer Jonathan Dotan, a fellow at Stanford’s Center for Blockchain Research and at the Stanford Compression Forum and a consulting producer on the HBO series Silicon Valley, have designed a multidisciplinary curriculum that will address the regulation and policy issues facing those who live in a tech driven world.
Dotan says of the course’s content:
“The perception of the tech industry has changed dramatically in the past five years … Back then, it could do no wrong. Now it can do no right. Those extremes point to a discussion that we need to have about the role that the internet plays in people’s lives.”
Professor Admati’s approach is more focused on the governance aspects of tech. She says, “I want to understand and help students think through the bigger context of how corporations fit into a system that includes investors, customers, government, news media, and citizens—the whole ecosystem.”
The course, entitled ‘Is the Internet Broken?’ was offered for the first time in spring 2019. For more on the curriculum and its creators, read here.
Former Dean Rich Lyons Named New Campus Innovation Officer – Berkeley Haas News
UC Berkeley’s first-ever Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO), former Dean Rich Lyons, will work to bring Berkeley Haas‘ research in these fields to fruition.
Rich Lyons, new lead of the Berkeley Haas Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Photo via /newsroom.haas.berkeley.edu
Lyons will lead the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in initiating partnerships and acquiring stakeholders to support start up and entrepreneurial efforts on campus. Lyons said of his appointment, “If together we can improve the transformation of Berkeley’s prodigious intellectual product, across the whole campus, into greater societal benefit, then we will have achieved a great deal.”
For eleven years, Lyons served as dean of Haas. He left the position in 2018 and will return after a sabbatical to teaching finance, along with beginning the transition to his new role. Learn more here.
MedTechBOOST Competition to Target Healthcare Challenges Using AI – University of Cambridge Judge Business School News
The Cambridge Judge Business School Entrepreneurship Center, along with corporate sponsors such as Johnson & Johnson and Astra Zeneca, will host a competition aiming to address issues of mental health and wellness in aging using artificial intelligence.
The participants will examine ways in which AI can be used to diagnose, predict, and treat patients. After developing these ideas, they will pitch them to potential investors and collaborators. “MedTechBOOST offers individuals and early-stage start-ups unprecedented access to the NHS and a roster of multinational businesses and investor networks, providing a life-changing experience for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare or AI,” says James Parton, one of the competition’s organizers.
Healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and early stage start-ups can apply to take part in MedTechBOOST.com by July 31.
“MedTechBOOST offers individuals and early-stage start-ups unprecedented access to the NHS and a roster of multinational businesses and investor networks, providing a life-changing experience for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare or AI,” says Bruno Cotta, Executive Director of Cambridge Judge Business School Entrepreneurship Center.
Learn more about MedTechBOOST and its participants here.
Online MBA
About the NDNU Online MBA
NDNU is proud to bring its vast experience in education and teaching to the online MBA. Online learning is a great way to access the resources of Notre Dame de Namur University without ever leaving home.
The university now offers innovative online learning programs to meet the high demand of master’s degrees that can be completed part-time in two years. Discover the online master’s program in Business Administration (MBA). Choose from a focus in finance, human resource management, or marketing.
Notre Dame de Namur University’s online MBA is an affordable and flexible degree program designed for working professionals. In two years or less, you achieve a deeper understanding of essential management concepts and acquire the business acumen you need to take your career to the next level. The MBA program prepares you to make business-critical decisions and instills in you the analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving skills you need to lead in today’s business environment.
Our MBA faculty of experienced and practicing professionals fortifies this program with real-world examples drawn from today’s most relevant business issues.
You will learn to solve business problems by synthesizing and evaluating information using qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Plus, you’ll gain the leadership skills you need to make an immediate impact in any organization.
Program Structure
Courses are offered online in an accelerated format. Each class lasts seven weeks.
Curriculum
The MBA at Notre Dame de Namur University provides you with the tools to foster innovation, develop your leadership competencies, and cultivate the global business skills needed in today’s world. With flexible scheduling, and year-round start dates, students have the opportunity to advance their careers while still maintaining their personal and professional lives.
Every aspect of the MBA program is designed to encourage new ways of thinking to develop the knowledge and skills you need to be successful. You work closely with talented faculty who have extensive industry experience and diverse backgrounds. The curriculum combines advanced knowledge with the fundamental practical skills of leadership. You learn to master quantitative analysis and theory, applying them to real business situations. At Notre Dame, you merge career and academic goals to meet your needs.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition for the NDNU Online MBA is $959 per unit for the 2019–20 academic year. The MBA requires a total of 36 units to complete the degree.
Most graduate students at Notre Dame de Namur University fund their studies through a combination of student loans, outside scholarships, employer reimbursement, or individual payment plans. Federal student loans awarded to graduate students are not based on need. Notre Dame de Namur University does not offer any merit-based scholarships to graduate students.
Admissions
Students may apply to enter the MBA program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. No GMAT is required. Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Completed NDNU application for admission
• Professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation, academic or professional
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with one transcript showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S. All transcripts from universities outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service. We accept evaluated transcripts from members of NACES (naces.org).
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
NDNU Online MBA prerequisites include: Financial Accounting, Statistics, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics. A grade of “C” or better is required in prerequisite courses.
Evening MBA
Notre Dame de Namur University School of Business & Management Evening MBA Program Structure
Courses are offered on weekday evenings on the Belmont and Tracy campuses.
Curriculum
There are four concentrations available in the Notre Dame de Namur MBA program:
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Media and Promotion
The MBA at Notre Dame de Namur University provides you with the tools to foster innovation, develop your leadership competencies, and cultivate the global business skills needed in today’s world. With flexible scheduling, and year-round start dates, students have the opportunity to advance their careers while still maintaining their personal and professional lives.
Every aspect of the MBA program is designed to encourage new ways of thinking to develop the knowledge and skills you need to be successful. You work closely with talented faculty who have extensive industry experience and diverse backgrounds. The curriculum combines advanced knowledge with the fundamental practical skills of leadership. You learn to master quantitative analysis and theory, applying them to real business situations. At Notre Dame, you merge career and academic goals to meet your needs.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition for graduate programs is $959 per unit for the 2019–20 academic year. The Notre Dame de Namur University School of Business & Management Evening MBA requires a total of 36 units to complete the degree.
Most graduate students at Notre Dame de Namur University fund their studies through a combination of student loans, outside scholarships, employer reimbursement, or individual payment plans. Federal student loans awarded to graduates students are not based on need. Notre Dame de Namur University does not offer any merit-based scholarships to graduate students.
Admissions
Students may apply to enter the MBA program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. No GMAT is required. Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Completed NDNU application for admission
• Professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation, academic or professional
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with one transcript showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent academic preparation outside of the U.S. All transcripts from universities outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service. We accept evaluated transcripts from members of NACES (naces.org).
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
MBA prerequisites: Financial Accounting, Statistics, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics. A grade of “C” or better is required in prerequisite courses.
Masters of Science in Finance & Analytics
Santa Clara University Masters of Science in Finance & Analytics Program Structure
The finance workplace has rapidly evolved, seeking students with greater quantitative and analytical skills. Created by the world-renowned faculty, our innovative curriculum, flexible STEM program duration, and hands-on learning experience deliver the essential knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to advance your finance career to the next level. The vast alumni network and our central location in the Silicon Valley provide premier career opportunities in sought-after corporations, financial institutions, consulting firms, and FinTech.
• Program duration: intensive 10 month full-time; 16 month part-time option available. Also offered in an online, asynchronous format.
• Time/schedule: Evening and Saturday classes following a Monday and Wednesday; or Tuesday and Thursday schedule.
• Course delivery: Cohort style with elective options.
• STEM-approved
Integrated courses cover the business fundamentals in a cohort format. There are two intakes per year, with classes beginning in the fall and the spring.
Curriculum
The Santa Clara University Masters of Science in Finance & Analytics program requires completion of 46 semester units of coursework. Courses in the MS Finance & Analytics degree are arrayed in core foundational courses and elective options.1
Core:
• Financial Forecasting & Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Investments
• Math for Finance & Analytics
• R Programming
• Data Analytics (with Python)
• Econometrics
• Time-Series Analysis
• Analytics for Finance
• Database Management Systems – Fundamentals of SQL
Electives: Courses are subject to change and availability in a given quarter is not guaranteed.
• International Financial Management
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Governance
• Real Estate Finance
• Risk Management
• Emerging Company Finance
• Business Valuation
• Financial Engineering
• Behavioral Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets & Instruments
• FinTech
• Machine Learning
• Social Network Analytics
Class Profile
The most recent class of Santa Clara University’s Finance & Analytics students entered the program with around 3.25 years of professional work experience, GMAT average of 603, GRE average of 309, a 3.18 GPA, and was around 27-years old.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition for the Santa Clara Masters of Science in Finance & Analytics costs $1,318 per unit, with students completing a minimum of 36 units for the program. Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships during the admissions process. Scholarship recipients are awarded at the time of admission. Scholarships awarded are conditioned upon a cumulative 3.3 GPA throughout the first academic year of enrollment.
Admissions
Applicants to the Santa Clara Masters of Science in Finance & Analytics program must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.
To apply to the Finance & Analytics program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts from each institution attended (domestic degrees) or WES course-by-course (international degrees), personal statement, current résumé, and two letters of recommendation. Official GMAT scores or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $148 application fee. International students from non-native English-speaking countries must provide a recent TOEFL score in order to prove English fluency.
Masters of Science in Business Analytics
Santa Clara University Masters of Science in Business Analytics Program Structure
Through an expertly designed curriculum that blends business acumen with data analysis, we prepare you for careers in one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand fields in tech.
• Program duration: Five quarters full-time; two years part-time.
• Time/schedule: Evening and Saturday classes following a Monday and Wednesday; or Tuesday and Thursday schedule.
• Course delivery: Cohort style with elective options.
• STEM-approved
Integrated courses cover the business fundamentals in a cohort format. There is one intake per year, with classes beginning in the fall.
Curriculum
The Santa Clara University Masters in Business Analytics program requires the completion of 42 units of coursework. Courses in the MS Business Analytics degree are arrayed in four clusters: Business Foundations, Statistics and Optimization, Business Analytics, and Technology. In addition, the school offers an array of elective options.
Business Foundations Topics – all required:
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Finance
• Microeconomics for Business Decision with Econometric Applications
Statistics and Optimization – required:
• Math for Finance & Analytics
Business Analytics – all required:
• Econometrics
• Marketing Analytics
• Business Analytics Practicum/Capstone
Technology – all required:
• Machine Learning
• Data Analytics (with Python)
• R programming
• Database Management Systems – Fundamentals
Class Profile
The most recent class of Santa Clara University’s Business Analytics students entered the program with around 2.5 years of professional work experience, GMAT average of 668, GRE average of 315, a 3.4 GPA, and was around 28-years old.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition for the Santa Clara Masters of Science in Business Analytics costs $1,318 per unit, with students completing a minimum of 42 units for the program.
Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships during the admissions process. Scholarship recipients are awarded at the time of admission. Scholarships awarded are conditioned upon a cumulative 3.3 GPA throughout the first academic year of enrollment.
Santa Clara Masters of Science in Business Analytics Admissions
Applicants to the Santa Clara Masters of Science in Business Analytics program must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.
To apply to the Business Analytics program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts from each institution attended (domestic degrees) or WES course-by-course (international degrees), personal statement, current résumé, and two letters of recommendation. Official GMAT scores or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $148 application fee. International students from non-native English-speaking countries must provide a recent TOEFL score in order to prove English fluency.
Real Humans of the Miami Business School
The idea of a business school, for many, conjures images of rigidity: stuffed shirts, properly tuned haircuts, and brutalist, monochrome buildings—foundational visions of the business school stereotype. But these observations can be fairly limited, if not completely outdated. While some schools are still defined by business traditionalism, the University of Miami Business School offers a decidedly less obtuse vision.
The Miami Business School, overlooking Lake Osceola in Southern Miami, defies business school assumptions. Alongside the city’s effortlessly pleasant weather, potential students won’t find the the limited, formal degree options, with more choices than the vast majority of business schools virtually anywhere, including: three full-time MBA programs; three different Executive MBA programs; a part-time MBA option; Online MBA option; and five different dual MBA opportunities. In addition, the school offers eight on-campus specialized master’s options and two more online specialized masters degrees.
Simply stated, when it comes to a wealth of choices, you won’t find many schools that offer more.
Expansive opportunities also means an immensely diverse class of students. Statistically, Miami is considered the most “international” city in the United States, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, inviting a truly global array of career opportunities that few business schools can try to match.
When talking with several Miami Business School MBA students, the diversity of choices and Miami’s undeniably friendly international appeal is certainly reflective, including a French-born fitness expert, a clothing line founder, and a Venezuelan marketing guru, among others. Read on to see their stories and what the future may hold for life after an MBA.
MBA Job Openings: International MBA Jobs at UBS, Credit Suisse, and More
In our rapidly changing world, more and more financial centers have sprung up throughout the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, joining the ranks—and one might argue decentralizing the stranglehold—of established Western hubs. This week, we took it upon ourselves to investigate a few enticing job international MBA jobs.
The MetroMBA Specialized Master’s Guide
For aspiring professionals, the task of enrolling in business school opens a wealth of opportunities. Beyond traditional MBA programs, business school hopefuls continue to look for specialized master's programs that suit their career ambitions and unique talents. And with an increasing number of options worldwide, there's no better time than now to find the master's program that fits your needs.
Specialized master's programs are typically shorter and less costly than most traditional MBA programs, allowing potential students to start a career sooner without managing as many expenses. As well, for those who have a specified career in mind, focusing solely on the type of industry you aspire to join is more readily accessible through a specialized degree. For more information on the individual program opportunities, check out MetroMBA's various Specialized Masters Guides below.
Dates: November 29th & December 6th 2023 Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel (all times Eastern)
Find Your Preferred Master's Program
The Master's in Finance degree dives into both fundamental and advanced subjects in finance, including finance theory, mathematics, accounting, modeling, pricing theory, and computational methods, with a goal of helping students tackle the multi-faceted challenges that they’ll soon face.
Those with hopes of well-deserved compensation would do well to pursue a Master's in Finance, one of the most statistically lucrative degrees in the world.
A Master's in Accounting helps graduate students prepare for the annual CPA examination, developing specialized skills needed in the world of account management.
The degree dives into both fundamental and advanced subjects in accounting, including subjects such as tax research methodology, advanced auditing, corporate financial management, and ethics in accounting.
Big business means big data, and few career professionals are more qualified and prepared to understand the demands of big data than those with an expertise in business analytics.
A Master's in Business Analytics prepares students for an increasingly complex business world, developing forward-thinking technical skills to better understand elements of programming language, statistics, and machine learning, and more.
Increasingly specialized business environments need increasingly specialized marketing gurus, creating a major need for Master's in Marketing graduates. The ever-changing degree goes beyond the realm of concepts like advertising, diving into strategy, analytics, and much more.
For those looking for a more affordable MBA alternative, the Master's in Marketing may be the way to go, with costs typically under $50,000.
As businesses continue to grow on a global scale, professionals with a specialized understanding of international finance, politics, culture, and languages are becoming more essential.
A Master's in International Management offers an opportunity beyond the traditional confines of a formal Master's in Management program, expanding career possibilities beyond traditional education.
A Master’s in Management (MiM) degree is sort of a catch-all degree for leadership, no matter the company, corporation, agency, or industry.
Regardless of your specific career goals, a MiM will help you gain the skills and experience you need to become a senior manager. You’ll be trained in a wide variety of business topics, ranging from accounting to strategy, with some options to specialize in a specific field.
Santa Clara’s Sr. Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs Answers Our 5 Questions
In our latest installment of the MetroMBA “5 Questions” series, we speak with Toby McChesney, Ed.D., Senior Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs at the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. McChesney talks about the not-so-secret benefits of the school’s MBA programs, the benefits of learning in Silicon Valley, and a local can’t-miss spot you have to see.
1. What’s Something That People May Not Know About the Santa Clara Leavey School of Business MBA Program?
“At SCU’s MBA program, we put students first. Our professors, with their deep Silicon Valley connections, are dedicated to bringing cutting edge curriculum to the classroom. This dedication does not stop there—they want to get to know our students on a personal level, and with our small class sizes, they are able to do that. As full-time faculty, they are available to meet with students to support their academic and professional challenges. Students here at SCU are never a number, and our small but mighty admissions, career and program team work tirelessly to ensure our students are well taken care of.”
2. What Separates the Business School From the Others in the Region?
“When looking at various MBA programs in the area, students should ask themselves if they want to be an MBA student for a few years, or a ‘Bronco for Life.’ Here at SCU, our students are joining a community of like-minded professionals with strong values for integrity, collaboration and leadership. Unlike other programs where competition between students is high, SCU MBA students thrive in a supportive and cooperative environment. This sense of community makes SCU a unique place to learn business, as students learn from one another while applying the concepts they learn in class each evening. Given that 90% of our students are currently employed at top Silicon Valley Companies like Apple, Google, and LinkedIn, this make for a very powerful, yet supportive, learning environment. Also, there are more alumni from the Leavey School of Business living and working in the Bay Area than from any other business school, so the alumni network is unmatched.”
3. What Kind of Prospective MBA Applicant Should Consider Enrolling in Leavey?
“We are looking for applicants that have a strong academic background, not necessarily in business, professional work experience of at least three years and most importantly a generous attitude. We are looking for students who are ‘other-focused,’ and want to use what they learn at SCU to better their teams, their companies, their communities, and the world.”
4. What Unique Opportunities Do Students Have Enrolling in Leavey, Considering its Location in San Jose?
“Our location in Silicon Valley allows our MBA program to draw the cream of the crop to our faculty; we have CFO’s and Venture Capitalists co-teaching our courses. Each class has a Silicon Valley component woven into the curriculum, whether that be a real-time case project, or C-suite co-teaching a course in which they are experts. Santa Clara MBA students will benefit from Silicon Valley experiential learning as well as innovation and entrepreneurship.”
5. If You Can Only Pick One Restaurant in the Area, Where Would You Go?
“The Hut.
The Hut, a San Jose icon, reopened in June 2019 after a temporary three-year closure / Photo via Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group
The Hut has been an iconic gathering place for all SCU students for many decades, it closed in December 2016 and has just reopened as a restaurant and bar.”
