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Jindal School Professor Honored as Minority Business Leader
University of Texas at Dallas – Naveen Jindal School of Management professor Dr. David L. Ford has recently been named a Dallas Business Journal 2016 Minority Business Leader Awards honoree.
Quinlan School Faculty Speak With the Media on Critical Issues in Business
Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business faculty and staff were recently quoted in several publications on critical issues in business, ranging from supply chain practices to online shopping. Here are some excerpts from those pieces: Continue reading…
African American CEOs and their MBA Alma Mater
As Black History month nears its conclusion we thought we’d take a look at some MBA-holding African Americans who have had the biggest impact over the last twenty years. As the number of African Americans and other minorities graduating from MBA programs continues to rise, we hope that the business leaders listed below will serve as a source of inspiration and guidance to these new graduates. Continue reading…
Smith School Set to Launch Super Days On Campus
It’s a bird, It’s a plane, It’s MBA Super Days at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. According to the school’s website, through a partnership with the school’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the Smith Office of Career Services now offers panel discussions, keynote speakers, mock interviews and networking during what’s being dubbed as Smith Super Days. Continue reading…
The Seven Hardest MBA Admissions Interview Questions—and How to Answer Them
This post was originally published in its entirety on clearadmit.com
We recently shared our list of the most commonly asked MBA admissions interview questions, along with extensive advice on how to approach such queries. In light of the popularity of that piece, we’ve decided to up the ante this time around and spend some time deconstructing the absolute worst, totally unfair, just all-around-tough MBA admissions interview questions. Continue reading…
Should You Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?
Getting accepted into an elite MBA program isn’t work that occurs in the blink of an eye. It takes research, dedication, and talent to stand out amid a sea of amazing applicants. That’s where an MBA Admissions Consultant can help. Continue reading…
M.I.T. Sloan Is Trying To Slow The Inevitable Robot Takeover
In an era of overwhelming technological acceleration, has the age-old adage that college degrees secure higher-paying jobs become…fictitious? M.I.T. Sloan School of Management recently published a press release on its blog that explores the potential steps that educators and policymakers will have to take in order to keep future professionals from being rendered obsolete in the workplace. Will a degree prevent us from being swapped out for robots 5-10 years from now? Continue reading…
LaSalle University Unveils New Landmark Business School Building
LaSalle University’s Business School proudly unveiled its new landmark business school building in January 2016 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The $35 million, 87,000 square foot facility began construction in September 2014, and is considered to be one of the most significant projects in the University’s history.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP@ Kellogg: Newest Zell Fellows Settle In
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Though best known for producing a steady stream of crackerjack consultants and marketing mavens, Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management is also making inroads when it comes to educating entrepreneurs. Through the Kellogg Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative (KIEI), the school is pioneering a lean methodology approach to launching new ventures that is steeped in experiential learning.
To complement its “new venture creation” track, coursework that takes students through the full life cycle of new ventures from ideation to launch, Kellogg also features a special program offering support to MBA students who are trying to get ventures off the ground by graduation. Called the Zell Fellows Program, it is open to students who are either founding a startup or looking to grow an early-stage venture. In December, nine students were selected as the newest cohort of Zell Fellows, with ventures ranging from a service that takes the stress out of packing lunch by delivering customized, allergy-friendly meals directly to families’ homes to a platform that creates interactive guides that hotels can give their guests at check in. Continue reading…
NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business Launches with $1 Million from Citi Foundation
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New York University’s Stern School of Business today launched its new Center for Sustainable Business, aided by a $1 million investment by the Citi Foundation. With leading environmentalist and former Rainforest Alliance president Tensie Whelan at the helm, the center will work to educate a new generation of business leaders capable of and committed to doing well by doing good.
Stern and the Citi Foundation have collaborated for more than a decade on programming to educate students on ways the private and public sectors together can help tackle some of the greatest challenges facing the planet today while driving sustainable economic growth. The new center’s launch promises to expand these efforts through coursework; thought leadership and research; and stakeholder engagement and projects. Continue reading…
Robinson College Announces Dual Degree Programs in Analytics and Actuarial Science
The Georgia State University – J. Mack Robinson College of Business has recently announced the launch of two new dual degree programs in Fall 2016: a joint M.S. in Analytics and M.S. in Mathematical Risk Management and a joint M.S. in Analytics and Master of Actuarial Science.
Students and Business Leaders Connect at Cameron Alumni Week
During the week of February 22-26, the University of St. Thomas – Cameron School of Business will hold ‘Alumni Week’- an opportunity for CSB alumni to connect directly with business students.
Hankamer School Forum Bridges the Gap Between Business and Healthcare
As part of the Forum for Healthcare Professionals series, the Baylor University – Hankamer School of Business recently hosted “The Business of Healthcare” as a way to bridge the gap for those whose careers overlap in both business and healthcare.
Argyros School MBA Ranked in Top Tier by CEO Magazine
Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics (Chapman Argyros School) was recently ranked in the top tier of CEO Magazine’s Global MBA list.
This news was announced by Chapman Argyros on February 11, 2016. The ranking is a first for the University’s MBA program.
Saïd Business School Receives Pershing Square Funding for Sustainable Innovation
On February 11, 2016, The Saïd Business School of the University of Oxford (Oxford Saïd) proudly announced a gift of £3.7 million in funding by the Pershing Square Foundation (the Foundation).
The gift will allow for five scholarships that will cover living expenses and tuition for students enrolled in Oxford Saïd’s 1+1 MBA Program.
Access MBA One-to-One Events Coming to India in March
The worldwide leader in One-to-One MBA events is coming to India.
San Diego MBA Internship Opportunities
San Diego is a land of opportunity. As a student, gaining access to prime MBA internships is a simple matter. The area is home to such prestigious corporations as HP, Fox, Kaiser Permanente, PayPal, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and more. To hellp ease your decision-making process, we’ve compiled a list of five internship opportunities for MBA students in San Diego. Continue reading…
Doctor of Business Administration at Coles College Honored with Innovation Award
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has honored the Kennesaw State University – Michael J. Coles College of Business for their innovative Doctor of Business Administration program (DBA).
