In our latest installment of the MetroMBA “5 Questions” series, we speak with Alanna O’Connor, Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment for the Full-Time MBA Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago Liautaud Graduate School of Business. O’Connor talks about the many new opportunities, programs, and events taking place at Liautaud this year and beyond. She also gives advice for candidates interested in applying to the MBA program, insight into outside-the-classroom opportunities, and her pick for best Chicago deep dish pizza.
Are there any new programs, centers, faculty members, or events you can talk about?
“Under Dean Michael Mikhail, our faculty body has grown 35 percent. In fact, more than 50 percent of our tenure-track faculty have been hired since he assumed the deanship in 2012 and many have been quoted as experts in national publication including WBEZ (Chicago’s NPR affiliate), The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Chicago Tribune.
The UIC Business Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development (iLEAD) is disrupting traditional classroom notions. This one-of-a-kind experience gives students a competitive edge with teaching professional development courses incorporating innovative approaches such as improvisation.
This spring UIC Business launched a new master of science degree program in supply chain and operations management, or MSSCOM. This program is exemplary of a curriculum designed for tomorrow’s supply chain professional. Led by our extraordinary faculty, the MSSCOM offers students a core set of courses in operations management, data, and supply chain management and expertise in the skill set employers seek.
In terms of events, connecting with our campus to determine fit is an essential part of a prospective student’s B-School research. UIC Business offers information sessions and lunch and learns, Open House events, webinars, classroom visit opportunities, and the chance to connect one on one with a recruitment advisor, current student, or faculty member. Understanding our prospective students have busy lives, we offer many opportunities to meet in person, by phone or virtually.”
What is one area of the UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School MBA student experience that you want applicants to pay attention to?
The Liautaud Graduate School of Business at UIC is located just several blocks from the picturesque Chicago River.
“UIC Business is just steps away from Chicago’s business district, which is an asset for our students in terms of internships and jobs. But our faculty are preparing students to compete in a global market through a quantitative approach to business that ensures our students have not only the management skills they will need, but also the facility and comfort with data and analysis to be competitive hires and successful 21st century business leaders.”
What opportunities, outside of the classroom, does the UIC Liautaud Graduate School offer MBA students to get hands-on experience?
“Through the MBA Capstone project, MBA students partner with local businesses and organizations and use the analytic and problem-solving skills they have developed to address the enterprise level challenges of firms. Our dedicated Business Career Center regularly hosts firms for visit days as well as Career Fairs, and Career Advisors provide one-on-one personal support in resume development, mock interviews, and job searches. Speaker series like our Leadership Breakfast, Executives in the Boardroom, and Alumni 4 U give students the chance to learn from and network with business leaders.”
What advice would you give an MBA candidate interested in the UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business?
“Graduate school is an investment of your time and energy, and the return on that will be measured for you personally and professionally. UIC Business is an AASCB program located in Chicago’s top public research university. With our connections to Chicago’s business world, prime location, faculty experts teaching in-demand subjects, and thriving network of alumni, your life will be enriched with the knowledge and skills you gain and the people you meet who are interested in helping move your career forward. Get involved beyond the classroom with student organizations, utilize Business Career Center services, go to our special speakers and events series, and make time for fun at UIC Business sponsored social networking opportunities.”
Where can you get the best Chicago pizza near campus?
Chicago’s famous (and infamous) Giordano’s deep dish pizza is near the Liautaud campus.
“This can be a sensitive question because there are so many options depending upon how you like your slice, and whether you want to dine-in or carry-out. There are over 900 spots to get a slice of pizza within the UIC zip code. But if we had to pick just one true Chicago pizza, our choice for best would go to Giordano’s for its taste and authentic Chicago style.”
One fact of life in any business, large or small, is that a strategic vision for future growth is a necessity. Equally important is translating that vision into a workable plan, which is the primary focus of the Business Development Manager. The combination of lead generation, targeting the most profitable markets, and perhaps most importantly, making and keeping healthy client relationship are the hallmarks of this role. An MBA with this specialty affords a host of opportunities for jobs in an impressive array of industries. Here, we will take a look at some of the profession’s required skills, along with salary ranges, specialty programs, and a brief summary of some current job opportunities.
Business Development (BD), briefly, is the creation and management of new leads and relationships in order to achieve sales targets. Strong communication skills are an obvious foundation in any career, but in BD it is imperative that one can express ideas to a wide variety of audiences at all levels of business. Acquiring new clients requires the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes, as opposed to just delivering a sales pitch. Other necessary BD skills include
Negotiation
Data analysis
Accounting and forecasting
Business Development Manager Salary
According to Glassdoor data, the average salary for a Business Development Manager in the U.S. is $77,444 per year, regardless of degree. Typically, the salary range is from $40,000 to $135,000.
An important aspect of a BD to consider are the long and unpredictable hours. According to one Indeed.com user describing the role:
“If you are not the type of person who is willing to work for and undetermined amount of hours … this is not the job for you.” On the other hand, the long hours often result in large payoffs, including bonuses for top performers.
Another BD notes, “My current position primarily entails hunting new prospects … I learn [a lot] by dealing with various business model scenarios.”
Getting Started
A bachelor’s degree that includes studies in finance, sales, marketing, business administration, or economics is a great place to begin for a future in business development. Studies in these areas, along with organizational and consumer behavior, supplement the “numbers” side of a well rounded education, as a large part of the BD profession involves predicting the movements of trends, markets, and individuals.
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business
An MBA with a focus in strategy sets one apart from other applicants. Many of these degrees have an international focus. Berkeley Haas, for instance, offers the International Business Development program for MBAs. With the guidance of mentors, students work with globally based clients to help them achieve strategic development goals.
Few business schools effectively combine strategy and international business education quite like the Berkeley Haas School of Business.
University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business
The University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business offers the Two Year MBA with a focus in strategy. This focus trains students for “helping a corporation design a path to growth and profitability amidst competition and constant change. The strategic planner’s role consists of helping the organization to gather, analyze, and organize information.”
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
The Wharton School’s MBA focus in strategic management is geared toward students with sights set on consulting and/or emerging market business developments. Students choose from a selection of courses, such as Strategy and Competitive Advantage, Strategic Implementation, Entrepreneurship Innovation, and Change & Entrepreneurship.
Duke University Fuqua School of Business
Fuqua School of Business at Duke offers the strategy focus as well, with the goal of training MBAs to gain insight on the question: “Why do some firms consistently outperform others?” This concentration requires students to choose from both advanced strategy and advanced analytical courses.
Pace University Lubin School of Business
The Lubin School of Business at Pace University’s MBA with a focus in strategic management provides a well rounded approach to training future managers, with special focus in areas of Strategic Thinking, Long and Short Term Planning, and Research.
Current Business Development Manager Openings
Among the companies currently hiring for a Business Development Manager are Amazon in New York City, Glaxo Smith Kline in Upper Providence, PA, and Verizon in New York City and New Jersey. Other firms looking for Business Development Management positions are KPMG, Microsoft, and American Express.
In the 1990s, when you wanted to rent movies, there was only one way to do it: head into a Blockbuster. At least that was the case until 1997 with the advent of Netflix.
When the company first got its start, the world of on-demand streaming was nonexistent. Instead, Netflix.com was a DVD rental and sales site where you paid a low monthly fee for unlimited DVD rentals. By 2005, more than 4.2 million people became members of Netflix and Blockbuster began to fade.
Everything changed again in 2007 when Netflix introduced streaming, where members could instantly watch TV shows and movies online. All you needed was your parent’s password, and the rest is history.
Now, Netflix is a video streaming giant with 139 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime and anywhere, including original series, such as the highly successful Orange Is the New Black and House of Cards.
With all this going for it, it should be no surprise that Netflix is a sought-after employer for MBAs with a keen interest in disruptive tech and entertainment.
Why MBAs Love Netflix
Netflix is famous for its unique company culture. According to Business Insider, the company “does not tolerate either failing employees or ‘brilliant jerks.’” That can be both good and bad depending on your viewpoint. What it does translate into is a company that focuses on “freedom and responsibility,” meaning you’ll be expected to work hard, hit the ground running, and excel in a cutthroat environment.
“Being part of Netflix is like being part of an Olympic team,” Netflix tells the Wall Street Journal in a written statement. “Getting cut, when it happens, is very disappointing but there is no shame at all. Our former employees get a generous severance, and they generally get snapped up by another company.”
The good news is that this equates to impressive pay with 800 employees on Glassdoor giving the company 4.2 stars for “Compensation & Benefits.” On average, a manager at Netflix can expect to earn $178,176, while a senior manager makes $213,243. The key is that you perform and perform well at Netflix. There’s no handholding. Instead, you can expect long hours and a tough work/life balance rating at 3.3 according to Glassdoor.
And there’s no doubt that hard work has paid off for the company. Since 2012, the Netflix stock has increased 2,500 percent and is the indisputable leader in the entertainment industry. It might be a fairly ruthless culture, but it’s working and producing results.
Netflix Careers
According to one former employee who posted an Indeed review in March 2019, “the benefits and the company itself were great: flexibility, values, inexpensive insurance, no dress code, etc.” And others agree.
When you work at Netflix you can expect half free lunches, an amazing kitchen with all kinds of snack and drinks, and fair PTO and sick days. However, you can also expect a demanding schedule that requires you to be on your game and getting the job done.
“Fast-paced, dynamic company, great exposure, and learnings. High impact and good [renumeration] and perks. Many peoples dream company to work for,” one anonymous former director wrote on Glassdoor
Getting Hired at Netflix
Don’t expect getting a job at Netflix to be a piece of cake. According to a 2016 Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) hosted by a purported Netflix employee, the interview process is long, involved, and designed to make sure your personality fits the company culture, and you’re technically capable.
According to the Reddit, you’ll talk to “eight or so people,” some of whom are from HR while others are from higher up in the department where you’re applying to. Typically, if even a single person doesn’t like you, you won’t get the job. You’ll even be flown out to headquarters for an all-day interview just to make sure you’re the right person for the job.
As for what Netflix looks for in its employees, they want you to demonstrate qualities that align with their values. This includes:
Courage
Humility
Curiosity
Passion
Being open to providing and receiving feedback
Scrappiness and grit
Team player
Inclusive and self-aware
For more insight, there’s a great Netflix podcast that is all about how the company hires, which you can watch here.
Current Netflix Careers
Generally, Netflix does not high new grads or interns. According to a thread on Quora, Netflix does not consider itself an entry-level company. If you’re an exceptionally skilled candidate or someone with a rare skill, the company may make an exception, but for the most part, the company is looking for employees that already have experience.
There are currently more than 450 job openings at Netflix in California, London, Singapore, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and other locations around the world. Those openings include jobs in:
Business development
Marketing and public relations
Finance
Data, analytics, and algorithms
Design and product innovation
The best part of every job opportunity at Netflix is the “freedom to do whatever you think is necessary to move the business forward. The worst thing is that nobody will tell you how to spend your time or what exactly you should be working on (outside of setting larger goals for your role),” according to a LinkedIn Q&A
Kelley School of Business MS in Information Systems Program Structure
The 30 credit University of Indiana Kelley School of Business MS in Information Systems program can last from two to three semesters. There is also an Accelerated MS in Information Systems version of the program, designed for students to earn an MS and a Bachelor of Science in Informatics degree. A joint MSIS/MBA degree is also available, which is comprised of 36 hours of credit course work for the MS in Information Systems degree, and 30 hours of credit coursework for the MBA.
Curriculum
After the completion of necessary MSIS prerequisite courses, students in the program begin taking MSIS core courses, of which include: IT Strategy and Case Analysis; IT Project Management; Data and Systems; and more. In the spring semester, after completing the core module, students select one of the three following concentrations: business intelligence and analytics; digital enterprise systems; or enterprise security & risk management. Co-concentrations are also available in business intelligence, enterprise security, or enterprise systems. Five electives from the MBA program are also optional.
Students will also complete a capstone project, case competitions, and a non-credit internship as part of the program curriculum.
Class Profile
The most recent MSIS class at the Kelley School of Business features 128 students. About 37 percent of the class are female students, and 39 percent are international students. The average undergraduate GPA of applicants was 3.45, the average GMAT was 684, and the average GRE score was 321.
Career Statistics
An estimated 97 percent of MSIS graduates earned employment offers within three months of earning their degree, with an average annual salary of $72,000 and a median signing bonus of $5,000. With two more years of experience, those figures rise to $99,000 annually and a $6,240 signing bonus.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Estimated tuition for Indiana residents in the Indiana Kelley MS in Information Systems program is $20,687.70 for 30 credits of course work. For non-state residents, tuition costs $38,595.60. These totals do not include fees or other estimated costs. A nonrefundable $500 fee is also required in order to hold a spot in the program.
Those who need to enroll in the MSIS Jumpstart program (for those unable to complete the MSIS Prerequisites) will have to accrue additional costs. Indiana residents are subject to pay $9,753, while out-of-state residents pay $13,018, and international residents pay $13,018.
Merit-based graduate assistantships and fellowships may be available. As well, the school offers special benefits for military veterans and numerous loan options.
Admissions
To enroll in the Indiana Kelley MS in Information Systems program, priority applicants must submit the following:
• A completed online priority application
• A current resume
• Transcripts (for non-Indiana residents)
• GMAT, GRE test scores (non-U.S. residents)
• Proof of English proficiency (if needed)
There is no application fee for priority applicants.
Standard applicants must include the following:
• Current Kelley Students: Resume, unofficial undergraduate transcripts, two faculty references
• Other U.S. Graduates: Resume, personal statement, two references, unofficial undergraduate transcripts
• Non-U.S. Graduates: Resume, personal statement, two references, official undergraduate transcripts, GMAT/GRE scores, official TOEFL student scores report (international applicants only, if necessary)
Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program Structure
The 21-month, 51 credit executive Business of Medicine Physician MBA program at the University of Indiana Kelley School of Business takes place at the school’s satellite campus in Indianapolis, with classes held monthly on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
In addition, 10-14 hours of online learning can be expected per week during the program, making scheduling easier for working professionals.
Curriculum
The first year of the program features 25.5 credit hours of coursework, with each of the first four semesters of the program dedicated to at least six credit hours each. The final year of the program, featuring three semesters, has 25.5 credit hours of coursework, with the final quarter featuring 10.5 credit hours. The final quarter features the Somerset CPAs & Advisors Executive Leadership Lecture Series and the Healthcare Policy Experience residency in Washington DC.
Class Profile
The 2020 Business of Medicine Physician MBA Class of 2020 features 44 physician students that are, on average 44-years old. These students have around 14 years of post-residency healthcare experience prior to enrollment.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The Indiana Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA program costs $85,500 in total. These costs cover tuition, meals on campus, executive coaching, and more. This breaks down to $1,610 of tuition per credit hour. A nonrefundable $500 deposit is also required upon enrollment in order to hold a spot in the program.
Partial tuition fellowships are awarded based off of a myriad of factors, including academic performance, professional performance and experience, personal achievements, career achievements, application strength, geographic location, and an applicant’s organization affiliations.
Admissions
Applicants to the Indiana Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA program must provide the following:
• A personal statement
• Current résumé
• A completed online application
• Three recommendations
• Medical school transcripts
A phone interview will be conducted with strong applicants.
Kelley School of Business 3/2 MBA Program Structure
The University of Indiana Kelley School of Business 3/2 MBA allows accounting and finance students to earn a Bachelor’s degree and MBA degree in just five years—one less year than the standard amount of time needed to traditionally earn both degrees. This structure allows students to earn both degrees on a linear path, rather than taking time off to earn work experience between undergraduate school and graduate school.
Curriculum
After earning a Bachelor’s in the first three years, year one of the MBA program features 36 credit hours worth of courses, which has the requisite amount of time (150 hour requirement) to take the CPA. Year two features 30 credit hours of mostly electives to specialize in finance or accounting. The experiential education in the MBA-leg of the program features a capstone competition, a field study, field consulting, and internship experiences.
Class Profile
The most recent 3/2 MBA class featured 54 students, 26 percent of which are female and 10 percent of which are international students. The GPA of the class is 3.65.
Career Statistics
The most recent Kelley 3/2 MBA and MSA graduating class earned an average salary of $65,847 and an average signing bonus $5,142. More than 95 percent of graduates earn full-time roles within 90 days of graduation.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Tuition rates for the Indiana Kelley School of Business 3/2 MBA program are subject to change annually and are different for in and out-of-state students. To find out what the program may cost, the school provides a tuition estimator tool. If accepted, a nonrefundable $500 enrollment fee is required to hold a spot in the class. In addition, five or 12-hours graduate assistantships are offered to all admitted students without any extra applications required.
Other financial aid options for 3/2 MBA applicants can be found here.
Admissions
Applicants to the 3/2 MBA program must have completed these prerequisite courses and apply during their junior year. No GMAT score is required. Applicants must also provide the following:
• Completed online application
• A current resume
• Two recommendations from Kelley faculty
• A personal statement
• Personal information
The 3/2 MBA program is open to Kelley undergraduates in accounting and finance. Please apply by January 15 of your junior year.
It’s hard to imagine that just 100 years ago, just 35 percent of American households had electricity and Model T cars were en vogue. Fast forward to present day, and energy companies not only provide the infrastructure that heats our homes and drives our cars, they also help set up future technologies and breakthroughs that will bring newer, cleaner energy innovations for years to come. Check out these exciting new MBA jobs at leading energy companies to see how you can help make an impact in an exciting, and evolving industry. Continue reading…
In 1869, Henry Varnum Poor published an investor’s guide to the American railroad industry. As it approaches its 160th year, New York City‘s S&P Global, the company that bearing his name, is an elite firm that organizes an index fund for the stock market and provides important financial information to businesses around the world.
S&P Global is one of the largest financial analytics firms in the world, which means that many MBAs who aspire to roles as quants should read on.
Why MBAs Love S&P Global
For those familiar with the Wall Street Journal, S&P Global’s massive international presence in the financial market is hard to miss. MBAs who want to pursue international opportunities or return to their home countries can find many opportunities with S&P Global, operating 65 offices spread across six continents.
Given the prominent position in finance, S&P Global offers extremely competitive wages to its employees. According to Glassdoor, MBAs who begin their careers at S&P Global as associates can earn an average of $110,397, with an additional $15,000 in cash bonuses.
Life at S&P Global
S&P Global and S&P Global Market Intelligence both emphasize strong work-life balance and benefits. In addition to comprehensive health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits, S&P provides employees with support for child and elder care, adoption assistance, and a maternity management program for new mothers. S&P also offers employees a $5,000 refund for continuing education courses.
Another major benefit that employees extol is the high quality of their colleagues, who are described as extremely smart and open to collaboration. Some also mention how S&P Global is a fantastic place to learn about the business and get a foothold in the field.
Landing a Job at S&P Global
The firm operates on three primary principles: relevance, integrity, and excellence. S&P also seeks candidates who embody the following leadership qualities:
Operate outside-in
Elevate people
Adopt a worldview
Drive performance
Speak the truth
Execute with discipline.
It is critical that all prospective employees to understand what these values mean to them and how they can be applied to their work at S&P Global.
The application process is rather straightforward. For example, prospects for the associate position are first screened through a 30-minute phone interview. If the phone interview is passed, candidates are called in for a series of interviews and a two-hour in-house rating assessment, which requires that the candidate writes a one-page recommendation based on information provided to them by the firm.
As noted above, throughout this process, the firm attempts to assess the candidate’s fit within the S&P Global culture. S&P also looks to ensure that candidates have the technical skills necessary to thrive in the job if hired.
The best candidates will have made contact with current employees to review what systems are being used at S&P Global, particularly in their desired area of employment, and will know how their experience and mentality fits with the firm’s values and principles.
Current S&P Global Jobs Openings
The company is currently looking for a litany of MBA talent in and outside of the United States. There are over 300 openings at S&P Global Market Intelligence alone. Just last week, the following positions opened up:
While this position does not explicitly require an MBA degree, the company notes that is preferred, in addition to “Investment Management, Hedge Fund, Private Equity and Investment Banking space.” Business school grads with a passion for sales are prime for this role, who will need to “identify key decision makers and influencers with target prospects and execute sales strategy collaborate with sales members, client services, product management, operations, technology, and legal to optimize product and service delivery.”
For business school grads less interested in the art of sales and more inclined to the world of strategy, a Product Manager role may be perfect. The role looks for people who can “build out a new digital storefront for all of our data sets products. You will work alongside S&P Global Technology, Commercial, Content and Operation teams to define executable business requirements that are aligned with Clients needs as well as the broader S&P Global strategy and goals.”
An MBA degree is not a requirement for the position. Rather, in line with the experience many MBAs have already earned by the time they earn a degree, the Product Manager should have at least three years of business analysis or project management experience, and four to six years of business experience in general.
Business grads with at least five years of related experience may be very interested in the company’s Marketing Manager role in New York. They’re looking for candidates that can craft a compelling marketing narrative, working alongside the sales, research, and product teams, helping to build the brand.
University of Indiana Kelley School of Business Full-Time MBA Program Structure
Before beginning the first year of the two-year, full-time MBA program at the AASCB-accredited Kelley School of Business, students participate in the two-week intensive Me Inc. program, which fosters team-building elements and career development. Those without an undergraduate business degree can also participate in the Jump Start week, helping those get up to speed alongside their peers.
Alongside the academic regiment, students in the Kelly full-time program participate in coinciding leadership and career development from the very beginning until the very end of the program, with rigorous career coaching, networking assistance, a summer internship, and much more.
Curriculum
The full-time MBA at Kelley takes two years to complete. The first semester consists of integrated core courses, which help students understand business fundamentals over the course of 15 weeks. Courses cover topics such as economic foundations and quantitative analysis.
First-year MBA students choose an Academy to gain additional access to specific activities, consulting projects, career coaches, and mentorship opportunities related to their chosen field. First-year MBA students may choose from the following academies: Business Marketing, Capital Markets, Consulting, Consumer Marketing, Strategic Finance, or Supply Chain. A specialized Academy called PLUS Life Sciences offers students additional training in the health care and pharmaceuticals fields. Optional second-year Entrepreneurial Innovation and Leadership Academies are also offered.
In addition, students choose one of seven majors, or they can design a specialized one. The standard majors include business analytics, entrepreneurship and corporate innovation, finance, management, marketing, strategic analysis of accounting, and supply chain and operations. Majors require 15 credit hours. Minors, which require six additional credit hours, are also offered.
Kelley MBA students may also earn a certificate in social entrepreneurship or global business achievement. The social entrepreneurship program consists of 18 credit hours, and it works in conjunction with the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Meanwhile, the global business achievement certificate requires three hours of specialized coursework, a global experience component (e.g., a study abroad program), and a language and culture opportunity (e.g., a foreign language course).
Lastly, leadership components are built into the program with Me, Inc., which helps students develop a deeper understanding of their personal brand and how to parlay that knowledge into career opportunities.
Full-Time MBA Rankings
• U.S. News & World Report: 23
• Bloomberg: 25
• Forbes: 19
• Financial Times: 38
• The Economist: 36
Class Profile
The 92 members of the Class of 2022 have an average age of 29 and an average of 5.5 years of work experience. Women comprise 35% of the class and 23% are international students. Twenty-nine percent identify as minorities. During their undergraduate years, the group averaged a 3.32 GPA. Thirty-seven percent had earned undergraduate degrees in business administration. Thirty percent majored in social sciences and humanities, while another 28% pursued science and engineering. When it came time to take the GMAT, the new Kelley MBA students averaged a score of 652.
Career Statistics
The Class of 2019 started their post-MBA careers with a median base salary of $115,000. Consulting was the most popular industry, as 21% of graduates selected it. Technology followed closely at 19%. Fifteen percent of the class pursued positions in the consumer goods industry, while 12% selected healthcare. Financial services saw 11% of new Kelley graduates and manufacturing took in 10%.
Nearly half of the Class of 2019 settled in the Midwest at 47%. The next most popular destination was the Western U.S., which claimed 15% of graduates. Fourteen percent settled in the Southwest, 11% in the Northeast, 8% in the South and 4% abroad.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
For 2021-2022, the Kelley full-time MBA tuition is $28,143 for Indiana residents and $52,483 for nonresidents or international students. With total fees, including room and board, the cost of attendance comes to $32,379 for residents and $56,718 for nonresidents per year.
Merit-based aids are awarded automatically as part of the admissions process and do not require any extra application processes. More than half of enrolled students earn some form of scholarship assistance, which can range from $10,000 to the entire cost of tuition. Additional fellowships are also available, including Forté Fellowships and Kelley School of Business Merit Fellowship, among others.
U.S. students are eligible for both public and private loans, while international students are generally offered private loans.
Admissions
Applicants for the Indiana Kelley full-time MBA program must provide the following:
• Create an eApp account to complete online application process
• Submit GMAT/GRE Scores
• One recommendation
• Complete essay questions
• Transcripts
• Resume
• $75 application fee
Interviews are not required but are encouraged as part of the admissions process.
2021-2022 Indiana Kelley Full-Time MBA Deadlines
Deadline
Notification
First
October 15
By December 20 Deposit due
March 1
Second
January 5
By March 15 Deposit due
May 1
Third
March 1
By April 30 Deposit due 4 weeks
after notification
Final
April 15
By May 31 Deposit due 4 weeks
after notification
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If you’re in the midst of your MBA studies, there’s a good chance that you’ve already started a career that you love, or that you’re seeking a transition into a new industry. Perhaps you’re still in the exploratory stage with regard to future jobs and other post graduate options. Either way, it’s helpful to set your sights high as you make your next move.
LinkedIn recently published its list of 2019’s Top Companies based upon user data. Authors asked which companies were attracting the most attention from job seekers, and which ones retained the most satisfied employees after hiring in order to compile the list. To make it useful to our readers, we’ve broken down the list into the top five in three categories: tech, finance, and entertainment.
Technology Companies
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, YouTube, and Nest, among others, tops the list of the most desirable firms on LinkedIn’s list. With 98,800 employees worldwide, Alphabet is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, and has offices in New York City and Seattle. According to LinkedIn’s data, Project and Program Management, and IT positions have the highest number of new hires. With Google’s current investment of $13 billion for expansion in the U.S, it is a great time for MBAs to explore possibilities at Alphabet.
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, plans on expanding across half of the U.S. by the end of the year.
Current open positions include a Project Managment Summer Internship in Mountainview with Loon, an Alphabet subsidiary; and a Summer internship at Google’s Reston, VA office with one of several teams including finance, strategy, product management, and operations.
Facebook, the parent of What’s App, Oculus VR, and of course, Instagram, was ranked second overall on the LinkedIn ranking. Like Alphabet, Facebook employs the most new hires in its project/program management and IT departments. Facebook has 36,000 global employees and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, and its top hiring locations are Seattle, New York City, and San Francisco.
Facebook is now hiring a Consumer Marketing Manager for Messenger, a Marketing Manager for Data & Privacy, a Finance and Business Operations Manager within its Global Marketing Solutions department, among other positions.
San Francisco based cloud software company Salesforce, with 22,000 employees across the U.S., is another of the top companies for tech-related careers according to LinkedIn. With a large number of new hires in engineering, business development, and sales positions, Salesforce is a wise target for MBAs. Current open positions include a Platform Engineering Product Manager in both the Dallas, TX and Indianapolis, IN offices; and an Analytics Lead for Strategy & Growth in the San Francisco office. All three of these positions encourage recent MBA grads to apply.
Outside the Salesforce Tower, the tallest building in San Francisco, located in the downtown South of Market district. The company was ranked fourth overall on the annual LinkedIn list.
With available positions for Senior Managers in New York City, Annapolis, MD and Durham, NC, along with Finance and Business Strategy positions in Culver City and the Cupertino headquarters, Apple is another top destination for job seekers on LinkedIn. New hires most often land in IT, Engineering and Sales Positions. Its ever expanding campuses are set to hire 20,000 people by 2025, and a brand new, $1billion campus is planned for Austin, TX.
Oracle, ranked ninth overall on the LinkedIn list, employs 137,000 global employees, and also hires many of its new employees in IT, sales, and engineering. With a reputation for hiring a large number of new grads, Oracle takes great pride in a culture of camaraderie. In a recent LinkedIn article on the topic, Kim Levin, Oracle’s senior organization and talent development consultant, says, “We understand how important it is to have that first, successful onboarding.” Its robust recruitment program hires from a number of large universities like Ohio State and Penn State, along with private colleges and universities.
Recruits are sent to one of Oracle’s hubs in Austin, TX; Reston, VA; Burlington, MA, or Santa Monica, CA, where they can connect with fellow recruits and become acclimated to their jobs. The company is currently hiring an Innovation Program Strategist in Philadelphia, as as well as for a Financial Analyst position in Reston, VA, and Cloud Sales positions in Chicago and Atlanta.
Entertainment Companies
Amazon, third on LinkedIn’s list, employs 250,000 people in the U.S. alone. As parent company to Whole Foods, Zappos, and Audible, along with its thriving media and entertainment brand, Amazon has a multitude of job opportunities for MBAs. Operations, Engineering and Sales are among the top departments for new hires, and the company is also seeking to fill positions for a Senior Product Manager for Technical Products, as well as Program and Project Manager positions in Seattle.
Despite major expansion, Amazon, ranked as the second best company in the U.S. by LinkedIn, the tech giant still calls Seattle home, with plenty of openings for MBA talent.
The 11th ranked Netflix, with 5,700 employees in the U.S., continues to expand its workforce in an effort to remain competitive amidst the growing crowd of streaming content providers. According to a recent Quartzarticle, Netflix wants to be perceived “less as a subscription-driven technology business and more like a movie studio or TV network’, which is good news for MBAs seeking an entertainment focused career. Netflix is currently hiring in content marketing management, product management, and finance, ad well as in multiple other roles at their Los Angeles offices.
Although it was originally founded outside the U.S., music streaming giant Spotify ranked 14th overall on the annual LinkedIn list, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and New York. Spotify is hiring Business Development Analysts, Project Managers, and Production Managers and various other positions nationwide.
Comcast NBCUniversal continues to rule the media landscape in the U.S. with 184,000 employees. The company’s top hiring cities are New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, where its new Technology Center recently became one of the city’s largest employers. Comcast is currently seeking a VP for eCommerce and a Financial Operations Auditor in Philadelphia, along with MBA Summer interns in its Santa Monica, CA location.
The massive Comcast Center in Philadelphia tops the city skyline, with the two biggest buildings in the United States outside of New York or Chicago. The major media company ranks 15th overall on the LinkedIn top company list.
Disney, the parent company to ESPN, Pixar, and ABC, has over 200,000 employees globally. It hires the most new employees in operations, media & communications, and business development. The company supports education for its staff at all levels—it will cover the price of school for both full and part-time employees. Disney’s top hiring U.S. locations are Orlando, Los Angeles, and New York. Current available positions are a Digital Pricing Manager in New York, a Senior Financial Analyst in Orlando, and a Finance Manager in LA.
Finance Companies
One of Deloitte‘s most appealing facets is its encouragement of entrepreneurship—Startup Deloitte challenges employees to pitch ideas for startups to be funded by the company. With a workforce in the U.S. of close to 85,000, Deloitte brings in the most new hires in consulting, business development, and accounting roles, and its locations in Washington DC, New York City and Chicago are the most desirable according to LinkedIn.dds Margot Thom, Deloitte Global’s Chief Talent Officer, says, “As an organization, Deloitte is dedicated to creating an experience that allows its people to thrive and grow.”
With nearly 85,000 employees, Deloitte is the top-ranked finance company on the LinkedIn Top Employer list at fifth overall.
Deloitte is currently hiring for numerous positions, including Accounting and Reporting Manager in Philadelphia, Strategy and Operations Associates in New York and Chicago.
If you’re hoping to work with Bank of America, ranked 18th overall, it’s good to know that they currently acquire the most new talent in finance, sales, and support roles. New York, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX and Charlotte, NC are its leading locations. Globally, Bank of America employs 200,000 people.
Available job openings include an Executive for InterAffiliate Services and a Product Services Consultant in Charlotte, along with a Senior Relationship Manager position in Boston.
Goldman Sachs, 21st overall, hires the most new people in IT, business development, and finance, and has a worldwide headcount of 36,600. It has recently implemented higher standards for diversity, pledging to grow its numbers of female and non-white employees. Dallas-Fort Worth, Salt Lake City, and New York City are its most-searched locations, according to LinkedIn. Goldman Sachs is hiring in New York City for Associates and Analysts, and also for Operations and Associate positions in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Citi, 22nd overall, has a high numbers of new hires in business development, finance, and leading offices in New York, Dallas, and Tampa, where they are all currently hiring for analyst positions. Citi employees 66,000 people in the U.S., and each of these offices is currently hiring analysts, among other positions.
Like Goldman Sachs, Citi has stated its commitment to increasing diversity—the company has pledged to expanding the numbers of women in its highest ranks, from VP to Managing Director, to 40 percent by 2021.
University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business will be expanding its London campus, the center of which will be a newly constructed building adjacent to the Museum of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The move from the current campus in the Financial District will be complete by spring 2020. The new location will serve as the home of the Booth Executive MBA Europe program, as well as various events, seminars, and conferences. Madhav Rajan, Dean and Professor of Accounting at Chicago Booth, says, “Our campus will be located in the heart of the City, in a newly developed neighborhood that showcases the best of London. I expect this will serve as a vibrant home for our faculty, staff, and students, and as a welcoming venue to host our external community of alumni, prospective students, and corporate and government partners.”
The 44,000 square-foot building will be comprised of two executive style multi-tiered classrooms, open meeting areas, and flexible event space. Booth’s European campus has been active since 2005, and was previously located in Barcelona, Spain.
For more on the new Chicago Booth London campus, click here.
As part of a recently redesigned core course, Managing the Enterprise, students embarked upon a seven week consulting study called The Metro Challenge. Finalists pitched their ideas to WMATA executives, who selected the most workable solution to the problems that they presented.
Practice in Management Professor Nick Lovegrove says, “In management courses, which tend to be a bit abstract, it really helps students to collaborate with an organization to provide a sense of reality … The fact that the WMATA is on the cusp of the public and private sectors means the issues they face are classic Washington issues.”
Practice in Management Professor Nick Lovegrove says, “In management courses, which tend to be a bit abstract, it really helps students to collaborate with an organization to provide a sense of reality … The fact that the WMATA is on the cusp of the public and private sectors means the issues they face are classic Washington issues.” The organization manages a $3.2 million budget, along with roughly 13,000 employees.
One winning team suggested a greater presence of technology such as smart apps to improve both employee and customer experience, while the other suggested mentorship programs and employee exchange programs to enhance operations. For more on the case study, click here.
The $100,000 Ross Prize is a bi-annual award given to those who have made significant contributions to research in financial economics. Yaron and Ransal’s paper, which examines the drivers behind movements in asset pricing movements along with factors that determine expected returns on financial assets, is the sixth winner of the prestigious award. It is given by The Foundation for Advancement of Research in Financial Economics (FARFE), which serves as a bridge between theory and practice in the field.
Lars Hansen, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and Winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics, says of the paper, “This truly innovative paper … added an intriguing new perspective to asset pricing theory.”
You can read here for more on the paper and on the FARFE.
Two Berkeley Haas MBAs, Christina Chavez (’19) and Jack Anderson (’19), have decided to do their part for gender equity in pay through their work with the Haas Gender Equity Initiative.
Chavez, who will work at Google after graduating, discovered just how large the pay gap was when she joined an online compensation board called Blind. “People were posting their data, and we started saying ‘whoa’ there’s some major differences in how our colleagues are getting paid,” she says.
This realization prompted her and Anderson to set up a spreadsheet in which they and their classmates could share their earnings data. The students transformed this data into the Haas Wage Gap Infographic, which showed that the wage gap was closing, with women earning 96 cents of every male dollar. Alumni with over 10 years of experience, however, showed a much wider pay difference.
Assistant dean of MBA Career Management and Corporate Partnerships, Abby Scott, says, “I don’t think that we know the real cause of the long-term pay gap, but we are advising students to make sure they’re negotiating salary and thinking beyond compensation—and we speak frequently to women about both the importance of negotiation and taking on leadership roles.”
You can read here for more on the Gender Equity Initiative at Haas.
On Monday, April 8, the Stern Center for Business and Human Rights hosted the Shared Space Under Pressure event, with the aim of discovering how companies can best support civic freedom and human rights in their practices.
Speakers addressed the standards by which organizations can improve their approaches to these issues, and also the outcomes when business leaders do not take them into account.
The panel included Stern Professor of Ethics and Finance Michael Posner, Bennett Freeman, Principal author of “Shared Space Under Pressure”; Principal, Bennett Freeman Associates LLC; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor from 1999-01; and Bobbie Sta. Maria, Director for Labour Rights and Asia, Business & Human Rights Resource Center.
In our latest installment of the MetroMBA “5 Questions” series, we speak with Maria Pineda, the Senior Director of Admissions for the Full-Time MBA Program at the University of Maryland R.H. Smith School of Business. Pineda talks about the ideal MBA candidate, provides advice for getting accepted, and discusses unique opportunities at the school such as the Lead Fearlessly leadership development program.
1. What are you most excited about when it comes to the future of Maryland Smith?
“Smith is becoming a hub for designing the future. Business is becoming more competitive, more complex, more global, and more innovation-driven. Information, data, and technology are driving huge societal changes, often in ways that we can’t anticipate. We are preparing students to lead fearlessly, not just in today’s world, but in the world we can’t even imagine yet.
Smith MBAs learn how to turn data into insights, and insights into action. Our faculty bring their research into the classroom in ways that make even the most complex concepts relevant to managerial decision-making. The curriculum is designed to give students a strong foundation in analytical thinking and business fundamentals, and sharpen and hone leadership skills. With those skills, they’re ready to analyze problems, think creatively, innovate, and then lead a team to execute around a solution. As the economy keeps evolving, our students will be able to adapt.”
2. What does your ideal MBA candidate look like?
“First, we want self-starters, people who will take the initiative to pursue the many unique opportunities for learning and ‘transformation that come with a top MBA program. Our MBA students have a learning mindset. They are self-aware enough to “know what they don’t know’ and are adaptive, flexible and willing to work to grow their analytical skills and leadership competencies. We’re also looking for people who will actively contribute to our diverse, collaborative community, and seek out and consider viewpoints different from their own. We know that those traits—resourcefulness, a learning mindset, and an inclusive attitude—make fearless leaders.”
Maria Pineda, Senior Director of Admissions, Full-Time MBA Program
3. What is one thing a Maryland Smith MBA candidate can do for the best chance of getting accepted?
“Take control of your story. It all starts with self-reflection—know what your goals are and what you want to do with your MBA. Present yourself as if it was a job interview. Give us a good overview of your career accomplishments so far, and a thoughtful take on what you hope to accomplish in the future. Be authentic through the process, even as you’re bringing your best self to the table.
And get to know us! Connect with members of the admissions team and interact with current student ambassadors. That will help you see where your career goals align with our program’s distinctives.”
4. What parts of the MBA program should more students know about before starting their graduate school career?
“There are so many opportunities to develop your skills and leadership abilities beyond the classroom that you’ll need to curate your experiences. At Maryland Smith, those include opportunities like the Lead Fearlessly leadership development program, where students sharpen their leadership skills through out-of-the-box experiences like a yacht race on the Chesapeake Bay or small-group sessions with an executive coach. Or students can take on a challenge at the Datathon, part of the Smith Analytics Consortium’s annual conference, which brings together faculty and students with corporate partners. And there are case competitions, club leadership, consulting opportunities, and many more.”
5. Why do you love living and working in Maryland?
“Everyone knows about the many government agencies and NGOs headquartered in Washington DC, just seven miles from campus. But there are also many companies doing exciting work in biotech, defense, and cybersecurity. The job market is always fantastic (people say our local economy is recession-proof).
We have access to the culture, restaurants, and nightlife of a big city, with world-class attractions, a varied, high-quality performing arts scene and every pro sport you can name. We have beautiful outdoor spaces that are accessible from the hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails around the region, whether you love the ocean or the mountains. And we have a really diverse mix of people that makes for a rich and interesting environment.”
It’s not so easy deciding where you should go to school for your MBA degree. There are many elements to consider including the location, cost of attendance, school rankings, post-graduation opportunities, and type of programs available. To help simplify the process for you, our School vs. School series takes a look at two similar top b-schools to compare and contrast what they offer.
Today, we’re taking a look at ASU vs. USC to see which is best for you. Continue reading…
Welcome to MetroMBA’s 1 Year MBA Programs Guide. As the world’s best business schools continue to evolve, so does the MBA degree itself. Students at many of the world’s most prominent business schools now have more and more opportunities to earn the degree in just one year, or even less time. Below, we’ve outlined some of the best business schools in the world that offer these kinds of MBA programs. But what do you need to know before you apply?
What is a 1 Year MBA?
A traditional MBA program typically takes two years to complete. In addition, many business schools that offer a traditional MBA may offer a part-time MBA, specifically made for students who wish to earn the degree but have other professional obligations. These programs typically take around three years to complete but can last sometimes as long as six or seven years, per the student’s schedule. However, as the degree continues to evolve, the inverse one year option has become more readily available. For those looking to earn an MBA outside of the United States, a one year MBA may seem fairly typical. Many of the best non-U.S. schools have been offering an MBA that only takes one year to complete for some time now, such as the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. However, these kinds of offerings were usually absent from their American counterparts, until very recently.
Why Should I Take a 1 Year MBA?
Like earning an MBA itself, there is no one reason to enroll in a 1 Year MBA program. For many students, this simply means earning the degree in as fast a time as possible in order to advance their career. For others, the allure of completing a program outside of the United States may drive the decision-making process. There are different financial implications when enrolling in a one year program as well, considering the cost of living for those taking two-year programs on-campus may be more financially burdensome than one would hope. The overall costs of these kinds of MBA programs tend to be less than two-year MBAs, especially considering the cost of living. However, before one enrolls, the factor of time commitment must be fully considered.
Mercer University-The Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics full-time MBA program at Mercer University can be completed in as little as 10-12 months.
The Salisbury University Perdue School of Business offers an accelerated one year Online MBA, that can be taken in a hybrid format of both online classes and in person. Loyola University Maryland In addition to the GMAT waiver offering, the full-time MBA at the Sellinger School of Business at the Loyola University Maryland can be completed in just one year.
The Babson College F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business offers a One Year MBA alongside its traditional MBA offerings. Students wishing to enroll in the program must have completed an undergraduate degree in business or economics, or have completed prerequisite business courses.
The Sacred Heart University’s Jack Welch College of Business offers an MBA that can be taken either full-time or part-time, with the full-time option lasting just one year.
The Suffolk University -Sawyer Business School offers a full-time/part-time program can complete the program in as little as 10 months, depending upon how many courses that student is eligible to waive.
The Dayton University School of Business Administration in Ohio offers a One Year Online MBA track for applicants that recently earned an undergraduate degree in business or a related field.
The Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management offers one of the most highly-rated one year MBA offerings in the world, with its Accelerated MBA (One-Year) MBA.
The Northern Illinois University College of Business offers a 12 Month MBA, with classes beginning every January.
The Notre Dame University Mendoza College of Business in Indiana offers one of the more highly-rated One Year MBA programs in entire U.S. Midwest.
The Liautaud Graduate School of Business at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers a 54-credit, 13.5 course Accelerated MBA option.
The University of Houston-Downtown Davies College of Business full-time MBA can be completed in just one year, depending upon the specialization selected by the student.
USC’s IBEAR MBA (International Business Education and Research MBA) is a one-year, accelerated, full-time, international MBA program designed for mid-career professionals being groomed to assume senior global positions.
The Binghamton University School of Managment Fast-Track Professional MBA program takes just one year to complete, with students meeting on Saturdays and attend class from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Cornell Johnson One-Year MBA is a full-time program designed for students who have already earned a certification or are enrolled in one of the school’s dual degree programs. Certifications include: CFA, CPA, Institute of Chartered Financial Accountants (U.K. and India version of CPA), Society of Actuaries, and PMPs. The program begins in May and ends in May of the following year, including a 10-week orientation in the summer. The entire program takes place on the Cornell main campus in Ithaca, New York.
The 47-credit 1-MBA at the Lehigh University College of Business and Economics allows students to earn their MBA in just one year, while taking classes both in-person and online.
The La Salle Business School full-time and One-Year MBA programs can both be completed in as little as 12 months. The length of time in the full-time program depends upon the specializations selected by the student.
The Saint Joseph’s University Haub School of Business One-Year Executive MBA (EMBA) is one of the few of its kind offered in Philadelphia, able to be completed in just one year.
The Graduate Director at the West Chester University Business School may offer a GMAT waiver for its Online MBA program, which may take only nine months to complete.
The Point Loma Nazarene University Fermanian School of Business Daytime MBA was designed for recent college graduates, and also offers a GMAT waiver for potential applicants.
The University of San Diego School of Business Administration International MBA program, designed for students looking to understand the international world of business better, can be completed in just one year.
The Early Career MBA program is an accelerated offering, beginning every fall, with 2-3 courses per session with 6-8 weeks of courses per class.
The San Francisco State Fast Track MBA is designed to accommodate needs of both full-time students with afternoon and evening classes. Students in the program can complete their MBA in as little as 12 months.
The Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics Full-Time MBA (Bridge) is a daytime, cohort program, designed for students with little business experience (none required) that did not major in business for their undergraduate studies.
The HEC Montréal full-time MBA features 54 credits of course work over a span of 12 months.
The Western University Canada Ivey Business School full-time MBA program can be completed in just 12 months, while the Accelerated MBA version can be completed in just eight months.
The 15-month McGill-HEC Montréal Executive MBA program, held at both the McGill University Desautelts Faculty of Management and HEC Montréal campuses, does not explicitly require GMAT/GRE scores in order to gain admission.
The Smith School of Business at Queen’s University full-time MBA and Accelerated MBA can each be completed in just 12 months. The accelerated variation, however, can be taken outside of the Queen’s University campus in the following metros: Vancouver; Calgary; Edmonton; Toronto; Mississauga; Markham; Ottawa; and Montreal. In addition, classes can also be taken online.
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John Molson School of Business Executive MBA Program Structure
The 46-credit, 20-month Executive MBA program at the Concordia University John Molson School of Business takes place on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Included in within the 20 months are several breaks between semesters, so the actual in-class length of the program is closer to 15 months. Classes in the John Molson Building start with breakfast at 7:15 a.m., and then in the classroom at 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., with mid-day breaks and meals.
Curriculum
The program is split into four thematic terms, each of which is capped by an integrative course. The terms are as follows:
Year One
Term I
Mastering Fundamentals (13 credits)
Term II
Integrating Globally (11.5 credits)
Year Two
Term III
Thinking Outside the Box (10.5 credits)
Term IV
Leading Change (11 credits)
Prior to the start of the second term, students must pass a basic statistics test. Accounting and math tutorials are available in the summer as an additional option.
Executive MBA Rankings
• The Economist: 64
Class Profile
The typical John Molson School of Business EMBA class size is 20. Enrolled students, on average, are 37.5 years old and have more than 13 years of professional work experience. The female/male class ratio is 30/70 percent.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The total cost of the John Molson School of Business Executive MBA program is $75,000, or, $37,500 per year for two years. These costs include: tuition; textbooks; fees; meals on class days; cost of international study trip; access to facilities; a special EMBA briefcase; access to health facilities; career coaching; invitations to social functions; and administrative support.
The total cost can be paid up front, split into two payments, or monthly. Finance loan options may vary per student and nation of residence. Applications submitted early may receive a tuition deduction of up to 10 percent in the first year.
Admissions
A minimum of five years of work experience is required in order to apply to the John Molson School of Business Executive MBA program, preferably after one earned an undergraduate degree. A “satisfactory” results on the GMAT or Executive Assessment tests are required for enrollment. However, students do not have to submit both.
Applicants must complete a pre-assessment and submit the following:
• A completed application
• Transcripts
• Personal contact information
• Letters of reference (two for those with a Bachelor’s, three for those without)
• Proof of citizenship
• Resume
• GMAT or EA test scores
• Organization support form
• Supplementary form
• A $100 non-refundable application fee
Strong candidates will be invited for a formal interview with the EMBA Program Director.
John Molson School of Business Part-Time MBA Program Structure
The 45-credit (15 three-credit courses) MBA program at the John Molson School of Business can be taken in both a full-time or a part-time format. The curriculum options and formats are nearly identical, with the major difference being how long students can take to complete the entire program. Classes meet on mornings, afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. The full-time version can be completed from 16-24 months, while the part-time version can take three-to-four years.
Curriculum
Prior to the start of the program, students must complete and online on-ramp primer course to help them prep for the months ahead. The first official part of the program begins with the completion of 10 core courses, which totals 30 credits. The latter stage of the program features more elective and experiential coursework, which comprises of the final 15 credits needed to graduate. Certain experiential coursework experiences can account for either three or six credits each.
Specialization options include: business analytics; entrepreneurship and family firms; people and organizations; consulting and strategy; globalization; and experiential learning. Electives options include: accounting; finance; management; marketing; supply chain & BTM; and experiential learning activities, such as community services initiatives. With approval of the MBA Program Director, students can also undertake up to 12 credits worth of courses at other graduate schools, or as part of the international exchange program.
Class Profile
The current class of the John Molson School of Business MBA program features 40 percent female students and 40 percent international students. The class is, on average, 28-years old and students have an average work experience of 6 years.
Career Statistics
An estimated 96 percent of the most recent graduating class earned employment in Canada. Twenty-two percent of graduates entered the tech industry while 12% gained work in manufacturing and transportation each. The rest of the graduates entered a variety of other industries including consulting, energy and hospitality.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The estimated tuition and fees for the John Molson School of Business part-time MBA program are $6,750 CAD for Quebec residents. Non-Quebec residents from Canada pay $15,000 CAD.
Scholarships and funding options may vary for domestic and international students. More details can be found here.
Admissions
In order to apply to the John Molson School of Business part-time MBA program, applicants must a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, two years of work experience, and a GMAT score of at least 580. They must also submit:
• A completed application
• Transcripts
• A resume
• A Statement of Purpose
• Three letters of reference
• GMAT scores
• Proof of residency
• English proficiency test results (if necessary)
• $100 CAD application fee
Strong candidates must also complete a video interview as part of the admission process.
Application deadlines are as follows:
FALL
June 1 (Canadian resident) March 1 (International)
WINTER
October 1 (Canadian resident) June 1 (International)
John Molson School of Business Full-Time MBA Program Structure
The 45-credit (15 three-credit courses) MBA program at the John Molson School of Business can be taken in a full-time or a part-time format. The curriculum options and formats are nearly identical, with the major difference being how long students can take to complete the entire program. Classes meet on mornings, afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. The full-time version can be completed in 16-24 months. The part-time version, however, can take three or four years.
Curriculum
Prior to the start of the program, students must complete an online on-ramp primer course to help them prep for the months ahead. The first official part of the program begins with the completion of 10 core courses, which total 30 credits. The latter stage of the program features more elective and experiential coursework, which comprises the final 15 credits needed to graduate. Certain experiential coursework experiences can account for either three or six credits each.
Specialization options include: business analytics; entrepreneurship and family firms; people and organizations; consulting and strategy; globalization; and experiential learning, for instance. Electives options include: accounting; finance; management; marketing; supply chain & BTM; and experiential learning activities, such as community services initiatives. With approval of the MBA Program Director, students can also undertake up to 12 credits worth of courses at other graduate schools, or as part of the international exchange program.
Full-Time MBA Rankings
Bloomberg (Canada): 4
The Economist: 88
Class Profile
The current class of the John Molson School of Business full-time MBA program features 40.2 percent female students and 49.2 percent international students. Additionally, the class earned an average GMAT score of 640 and enrolled with an undergraduate GPA of 3.3. Students are, on average, 28 years old and have worked for 5.5 years.
Career Statistics
An estimated 97 percent of the most recent graduating class earned employment within three months of graduation. Furthermore, the average base salary for that class was $87,000.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The estimated tuition and fees for the John Molson School of Business full-time MBA program are $6,000 CAD for Quebec residents. Non-Quebec residents from Canada pay $14,000 CAD, and international students pay $40,000 CAD.
Scholarships and funding options may vary for domestic and international students. More details can be found here.
Admissions
In order to apply to the John Molson School of Business full-time MBA program, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, two years of work experience, and a GMAT score of at least 580. They must also submit:
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