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St. Joseph’s University Haub School: Home to Renowned Center for Business Ethics
St. Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics (Arrupe Center).
The Arrupe Center is widely recognized for its leadership in the development of theory and guidelines for ethical business practices.
Coles College Hosts National Collegiate Sales Competition
The Center for Professional Selling at the Kennesaw State University – Michael J. Coles College of Business recently hosted the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC), the world’s oldest and highly regarded sales competition.
Claremont’s Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito’s Meeting of the Minds
The relationship between the namesakes of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito School of Business at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) began as a meeting between client and consultant. But it soon grew into a friendship that spanned over three decades, and which inspired each of them. Continue reading…
25 Best MBA Mobile Apps to Mobilize Students
Business school ain’t no picnic. Beyond the standard issue exams, reports, and volumes upon volumes of reading material, there are networking events, capstone projects, internships, guest lectures, and workshops galore.
Kellstadt MBAs Visit Warren Buffett in Omaha
Last month, 20 MBAs from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business were chosen to meet one of the most successful investors in the world — Warren Buffett.
The group traveled to Omaha, Nebraska — the headquarters of Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway. On April 1st, They toured various Berkshire companies before taking part in an informal Q&A session with Buffett himself. Continue reading…
Social Struggles of an MBA
Folks who are going back to business school for their MBA degree have more than just complex coursework ahead of them — many prospective MBAs face plenty of social struggles as well, in addition to the challenges of earning their degree.
Whether your particular program is full-time or part-time, in-person or online, you will soon be facing new challenges, some expected, others not. One thing is for sure, though — despite feeling a bit overwhelming at times, seeking your degree will be an exciting process. Continue reading…
Top Entrepreneurship MBAs in Atlanta
Atlanta is a great place for budding entrepreneurs. While most people think you have to start a business in a big city like New York City or San Francisco, that’s not the case. In the South, Atlanta has quickly become an attractive location for entrepreneurs thanks to four key elements according to BusinessInsider: low-cost of living, convenient transportation, tech hubs, and diverse talent pool. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: Product Manager
A decade ago, the top job choice for MBA grads was consulting. Now, the new “sexy” and coveted position is a Product Manager. It’s a role that allows MBAs to combine marketing, design and problem-solving—all the elements that an MBA grad loves. Continue reading…
Common MBA Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them
You’ve written the perfect essay. You stayed up all night studying for the GMATs. You have a resume packed full with professional experience. And yet you were rejected from every top-tier MBA program you applied to. Continue reading…
Industry Spotlight: Chicago Professional and Business Services
The nation is rebounding pretty well from the last recession and positive employment rates support that notion. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the Windy City’s economy is charging ahead, especially in the professional and business services sector.
In fact, recent figures showed that a huge number of new jobs in Illinois reflected an increase in employment in professions such as auditing, consulting and architecture. What’s this sector all about, and how does it fit into the Chicago Metro? We’ll discuss.
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Summer Before Business School: When and How to Quit Your Job? Then What?
This post originally appeared in its entirety on clearadmit.com
“I quit!” How many of us have fantasized about saying those two words to a boss at some point in our career, turning with a flourish and marching out the door, never looking back? While that kind of dramatic exit could offer a certain kind of short-term satisfaction, it’s perhaps not the best way to leave a job to head off to business school. Continue reading…
Terry Women’s Initiative Launched at Terry College
The Terry Women’s Initiative was recently launched at the University of Georgia – Terry College of Business, a program which will be dedicated to recruiting, advancing, and inspiring confidence in students.
Lehigh University College of Business and Economics to Offer One-Year MBA
Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) formally launched its new, intensive one-year MBA program on March 1, 2016. Lehigh also offers a Flexible Pacing MBA, which features a hybrid structure of in-class and online learning. Continue reading…
Liautaud Part-Time MBA Jumps In Latest Rankings
In a stunning improvement over last year’s list, UIC Liautaud’s Part-Time MBA program was ranked #78 by U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Graduate School Rankings. According to a press release on the UIC website, this was an impressive jump of more than 30 spots from the 2016 rankings.
Executive MBA
Stevens Executive MBA Program Structure
Designed for employed professionals with several years of work experience, Stevens Institute of Technology Executive MBA classes meet every other Saturday and are conducted in cohort fashion. The Stevens Executive MBA program requires roughly three years to complete.
Two classes are taken each fall and spring for all three years. Two classes are also taken during the summer year one and year two.
Curriculum
The Stevens Executive MBA program is designed to leverage students’ past experiences to prepare them for management roles through a program that emphasizes group project work and technology analysis. The program consists of a set curriculum of 16 classes, including Team Leadership Development, Financial Management, Design Thinking, Corporate Finance, and Global Markets and Business.
Class Profile
Executive MBA classes at Stevens are split about evenly by gender. Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and more than 60 countries with a 50-50 split between international and U.S. students. The average age of Executive MBA students at Stevens is 34. Though the minimum work experience requirement is five years, many Stevens Executive MBA students have closer to 10 or 12 years of professional experience.
Careers
Stevens’ Office of Career Development offers MBA students career exploration programs, experiential education opportunities, career planning workshops and individual counseling. The service also offers corporate site visits and on-campus recruiting opportunities.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Like the Stevens’ traditional MBA, the Stevens Executive MBA costs $18,340 per semester. A limited number of assistantships and fellowships are awarded to candidates on a merit basis. Federal financial aid may be available to students as well.
Admissions
Five years of work experience is required for Stevens Executive MBA applicants. Applicants must also provide two letters of recommendation, an official transcript from each academic institution attended, official conferment of bachelor’s degree, and a current résumé. Submitting either the GMAT or GRE is encouraged, but not required.
International students must also submit a competitive TOEFL score.
All applicants must submit a $60 application fee.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Full-Time MBA
Stevens MBA Program Structure
The Stevens Institute of Technology MBA program can be taken full-time on campus, part-time/online, or a combination of the two.
Curriculum
Stevens MBA students choose from seven concentrations: Business Intelligence and Analytics, Finance, Financial Analytics, Financial Engineering, Information Systems, Network and Communication Management and Services or Project Management.
Students in all concentrations take 39 credits including three prerequisite courses (that may be waived), core courses, specialization courses and a capstone experience.
Careers
Stevens’ Office of Career Development offers MBA students career exploration programs, experiential education opportunities, career planning workshops and individual counseling. The office also offers corporate site visits and on-campus recruiting opportunities.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Each Stevens MBA costs $19,038 per semester for 9-12 credits; the 39-credit MBA program is $76,152. A limited number of assistantships and fellowships are awarded to candidates on a merit basis. Federal financial aid may be available to students as well.
Admissions
Two years of work experience is strongly recommended for Stevens MBA applicants. Applicants must also provide two letters of recommendation, an official transcript from each academic institution attended, official conferment of bachelor’s degree, a current résumé, and a competitive GMAT or GRE score.
International students must also submit a competitive TOEFL score.
All applicants must submit a $60 application fee.
Application deadlines are as follows:
Priority – Oct. 15
Standard – Jan. 15
Final – April 1
What’s the Difference Between an MBA and Masters in Management (MIM)?
It’s no secret that this website focuses on MBA degrees — I mean, our name is MetroMBA for crying out loud. With that said, we like to give people options, so this post will focus on a different kind of graduate business degree: the Master in Management (MIM) degree. Aside from having an adorable acronym (you try saying MIM three times without smiling), this type of business degree is different from an MBA. How are an MBA and Masters in Management different? Let’s discuss. Continue reading…
Merage School Announces New FEMBA Flex Degree for Part-Time Students
The Paul Merage School of Business of the University of California, Irvine (Merage School) has announced a new option for those who continue to work while acquiring their MBA.
FEMBA Flex, a part-time program, will combine online and on-campus learning, and it will be offered in addition to the current FEMBA which takes place solely on the Merage School campus.
