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Sloan Hosts EMBA Info Session in Miami
MIT Sloan School of Management will be holding an information session for its Executive MBA program. This event will be held March 17 in Miami, Florida. The information session will be held at the Miami Marriott, Biscayne Bay from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to all prospective EMBA students and is free to attend. Registration for the event should be completed online prior to the event.
During the information session, prospective students will have the opportunity to meet leaders from the EMBA program and its admissions and curriculum teams. The event will include a presentation by the program team followed by a Q&A session with current students and alumni of the MIT Executive MBA program.
McCombs Welcomes Charles Barnett as Executive-in-Residence
McCombs School of Business is please to announce that Charles Barnett, executive board chair at the Seton Healthcare Family hospital network, will be joining the school as an executive-in-residence. After 20 years at Seton Healthcare Family Barnett is excited to mentor students and faculty in the field of medical administration. Continue reading…
Executive MBA Helps One Man Change His Future
What if your job began to change? What would you do if you noticed your industry gradually shifting? The decision was clear for Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business alum Chris Foster. An Alumni Profile posted on Scheller’s news site explains how the Executive MBA program helped Foster change his future. Continue reading…
Zarb Holds Info Session for Grad Biz Programs
The next information session for the Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University will be held March 9. The event will be held at the Admission Center Theater from 6 to 8 p.m. During the event, prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with graduate faculty as well as representatives from the Graduate Business Office and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Career Center. Attendants will also learn more about the application process and the various graduate business programs offered at Zarb. The event is free for all prospective students to attend. Registration for the event is encouraged to be completed before the event. Registration can be completed online here.
Zarb offers several MBA program options, including an Evening MBA, Full-Time Day MBA, Online MBA, and Executive MBA. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredits all of the business graduate programs at Zarb.
Should MBA Applicants Make a Campus Visit?
Making a campus visit to your target business school lets you kill two birds with one stone. You’re showing the Admissions Committee (adcom) your commitment to and interest in their particular program, which could score you points in the application process, and you’re doing yourself a priceless favor by seeing the institution firsthand. These visits can take place within several months of the deadline or the week of the deadline; but, ideally, apply having already made the visit rather than intending to make the visit. What you learn in the process could shape and inform your application more than you think. Continue reading…
UT Austin Hosts Energy Week
From February 16th to 20th, University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business will be hosting the UT Energy Week. They will be examining global energy issues through seminars and lectures from experts in government, non-profit, academia and industry.
UT Energy Week brings together various schools, universities and student organizations from all over the University of Texas to examine vital energy issues facing the world today. With the Houston Metro area being one of the energy capitals of the country, you can bet there will be many smart minds present. Continue reading…
Villanova Hosts Graduate Open House
Villanova University will be hosting a Graduate and Adult Education Open House event. The Open House will be held March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Connelly Center at Villanova University. Those who attend the open house will receive a waiver for the application fee. During the event, prospective students can learn more about the MBA program at VSB.
The MBA program specializes in working professionals, allowing you to pursue your degree part-time, either in an accelerated format known as the Fast Track program or at your own pace with the Flex Track or Online programs. The program is designed so that students can continue to work, making progress toward your degree while taking lessons back to the office for an immediate impact.
Can MBA Applicants Overcome a Low GPA?
Low GPA – Undergraduate
If you have an undergraduate GPA lower than a 3.0 (or B average) or a few low grades sprinkled into an otherwise spotless academic record, you have a hurdle to overcome when applying to MBA programs: convincing the admissions committee (the adcom) at the program of your choice that your performance as an undergraduate is not indicative of your ability to succeed in an MBA program.
The lower marks on your transcript need to come across as the result of immaturity and an accompanying lack of motivation to study (for any number of reasons). If you don’t acknowledge your low GPA, it could signal a lack of self-awareness indicative of continued immaturity to the adcom. Worse yet, a problematic transcript submitted without explanation or resolution could cause the adcom to question your academic ability even if your GMAT and other application materials are strong.
While it is difficult to overcome a low GPA, ignoring the fact of the matter is an illogical strategy.
Alumni Gift Helps Create NIU’s Largest Entrepreneurship Initiative
Northern Illinois University has announced that entrepreneurs Michael and Kristina McGrath have endowed the school with a seven-figure gift to support entrepreneurship programs in the NIU College of Business. The new Mike and Kristina McGrath Entrepreneurship Initiative is the largest display of entrepreneurial support in the school’s history, funding student activities, expanding entrepreneurship programs, and investing in faculty.
“Mike and Kristina and the entire McGrath family are heavily invested in the success of NIU and the College of Business. They regularly participate in classes, mentor students and host events,” said College of Business Dean Denise D. Schoenbachler. “This commitment is really an extension of their steadfast support. I’m particularly excited because they are focusing on three key areas: students, faculty and programs.” Continue reading…
UIC Liautaud Frequently Asked MBA Questions
Many of you may have questions about University of Illinois at Chicago Liautaud Graduate School of Business. Some questions may range from “how to get in” to “what does Liautaud mean.” Here is a collection of some key questions and their corresponding answers that may give you some insight to the school and it’s MBA program.
How is your program structured?
The UIC Liautaud MBA program is a 54 credit hour program. Students start by completing six core courses and then continue to complete 7.5 advanced electives. All students are required to complete a concentration and maintain a GPA of 3.0/4.0 throughout their program. Most courses are offered Monday-Thursday evenings, one time per week from 6-8:30pm. Most core courses are also offered every other semester online. A few advanced electives may also be offered on Saturday mornings. Continue reading…
Full Time MBA Vs Part Time MBA
First Steps
Deciding you need and want an MBA is the first step. From there, you’ll have to determine whether pursuing the degree full time best serves your purpose, or whether attending MBA courses part time is a better fit with your goals. Other factors to consider are part time vs full time MBA salary, as well as the respective admissions process for each. Continue reading…
Sloan Holds MBA Information Session
MIT Sloan School of management will be hosting an information session for its MBA programs at the MIT Campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event will be held March 6 from 8 to 9 a.m. During the event, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about what makes MIT Sloan distinctive, the flexible structure of the program, and the ins-and-outs of the application process. Attendants will will also have the opportunity to ask questions and meet current MBA students. Light refreshments will be served.
The MBA program at Sloan encompasses an unparalleled combination of in-depth case studies with live case discussions, stimulating collaborative projects, engrossing classes taught by exceptional faculty, extraordinary chances to interact with industry leaders and Action Learning Lab classes.
LeBow Holds MBA Information Session
The Drexel University LeBow College of Business will host an information session for its MBA programs Feb. 18. The information session will be held at Gerri C. LeBow Hall at the Drexel Campus. Registration for the event will begin at 5:30 p.m. The information session will being at 6 p.m.
During the event, there will be an introduction of all Admissions and Career Services Staff in attendance followed by detailed information about the LeBow College of Business, the different MBA program offerings at LeBow and the application process. At the end of the event, there will be a raffle for the Drexel sponsored GMAT prep course and a question and answer session with the Admissions Staff.
LMU Holds EMBA Information Session
The College of Business Administration at Loyola Marymount University will be hosting an information session for its Executive MBA program. The event will be held Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. on the LMU campus. During the information session, prospective EMBA students will have the opportunity to learn more about the EMBA program at LMU, the application process and ask questions about any aspect of the program.
The Executive MBA program at LMU is a 20-month cohort structured program. The program consists of four integrated modules plus one immersive summer session on innovation and entrepreneurship. The curriculum shifts from analysis and evaluation to strategic application and execution.
Columbia Saturday EMBA App Deadline March 2
The final application deadline for the Saturday Executive MBA- New York at the Columbia Business School is March 2, 2015. This deadline is for the EMBA Saturday program that is beginning in May 2015. All required materials for applications must be submitted by this deadline in order to be considered for admission.
In order to be considered for admission, applicants for the EMBA program at Columbia must submit a letter of sponsorship from an authorized representative from their organization. The letter must contain a brief statement of the terms of support that the organization will provide to the applicant. The organization is not required to provide financial sponsorship but it must agree to keep applicant travel time to a minimum and release him or her from all job responsibilities on class days.
Suffolk Holds EMBA Information Session
Suffolk University – Sawyer Business School will be hosting an EMBA Information Session. The event will be held Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. During the event, prospective students will have the opportunity to discuss the Executive MBA program details, admissions process and have any questions answered by EMBA program representatives. A complimentary breakfast will be provided to students who attend the event.
The EMBA program at Sawyer is designed for mid-level executives looking to enhance their managerial skills. The Executive MBA Program teaches courses in clusters that mirror how business works across functional areas. Students move through the curriculum as part of a cohort of 20-25 students, attending four clusters of courses and four residential seminars.
Can a Regional MBA Program Help You Reach Your Goals?
Regional MBA’s Grow in Popularity
In September 2013, The Wall Street Journal reported that business schools in the U.S. received the highest volume of applications to MBA programs since a previous peak in 2009, at the start of the financial crisis. In 2009, applicants who may have struggled to find jobs in fields like finance and consulting sought to boost their résumés with an MBA as a means of increasing their appeal to employers. Fast-forward to 2013, and the reasons for applying have evolved, as have the programs. Regional MBA programs have increased in popularity. What’s their unique value? They prepare MBA students for regional specializations through specific coursework and access to invaluable local networks. Continue reading…
McDonough Prof. Appointed to MCL Panel
Lynn Doran, Professor at the McDonough School of Business, has been appointed as one of the 15 faculty panelist for discussing business education the 2015 Measuring College Learning (MCL) Project. The MCL is bringing together faculty from six critical fields of study — biology, business, communication, economics, history, and sociology — to reach consensus on how schools can effectively measure their students’ achievement. Continue reading…
