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Haas Exec Ed Program Now Accepting Registrations
The Haas School of Business Center for Executive Education is now accepting registrations for the Product Management course. The course will be held Feb. 9 to Feb. 13. This is a five-day course designed to help executives to become productive project managers.
The program is designed for product managers, directors and vice presidents of product management, strategic planners, vice presidents of companies and other executive managers who are involved with product portfolios and corporate strategy. Day one of program focuses on strategy, innovation and the students business models, day two focuses on product planning, day three of the program focuses on pricing strategy and market research, day four will focus on managing with out authority and achieving great results and day five will be geared towards customer focused design and implementing business models.
Simmons Holds MBA Showcase
The Simmons School of Management will be holding a MBA Showcase for prospective students. The event will be held Jan. 28. The showcase will be held on the Simmons campus at The Freeway. Admissions officers will be available to give attendants details about the application process and how students can finance their education.
During the MBA Showcase, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about all parts of the MBA experience at Simmons School of Management. Prospective students will be able to learn about the opportunities for women at Simmons and the new innovative curriculum that ensures real-world learning experience. Prospective students will also learn more about the flexible fu-time and part-time options and opportunities for career placement.
REGISTER: DePaul MBA Information Session on January 13
The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business will be having an information session for all graduate degrees– including the MBA program– on Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the DePaul Center (DPC), 5th Floor, Room 5800 1 E Jackson Blvd. A member of the university admissions team will be on hand to discuss how each specific program and its offerings suit your needs as a prospective MBA. They will also explain the admissions process and will be able to answer any individual individual questions anyone may have. Continue reading…
Columbia Early Admission Deadline Jan. 12
The early admission deadline for the Saturday Executive MBA program at Columbia Business School is Jan. 12. This early deadline is for the May 2015 entry for the EMBA program. The early decision option for admission is ideal for prospective students who have decided that Columbia Business School is the school that they would like to attend.
Applications submitted by the early decision deadline are reviewed before the regular decision applications. Candidates who apply for early decision and are offered admission to the program have up to two weeks to submit their nonrefundable $6,000 deposit for tuition.
First Woman To Receive Prestigious Agriculture Scholarship Is A Cranfield MBA Student
The first ever female recipient of a national farming scholarship is nearly halfway through her MBA at Cranfield School of Management.
Sarah Wells, a business support manager at Countrywide Farmers, started studying at Cranfield in January 2014 thanks to the MBA Agrifarm Charitable Foundation.
Says Sarah: “The Cranfield MBA provides an excellent grounding in all the essential subjects, from marketing and business strategies to finance and logistics. I’ve always known that I wanted a career in agriculture and I’m keen to demonstrate that, in agriculture, women do just as well as men. It’s really interesting that other students on the course are surprised by just how sophisticated and well developed agriculture needs to be, and has become.”
The MBA Agrifarm Charitable Foundation was established on his retirement by John Beckett, the outgoing chairman of Genus, a business selling products to cattle and pig farmers.
The scholarship is granted each year to the candidate who can demonstrate not only that they will benefit from studying at Cranfield, but also that the leadership qualities that will enable management change in the UK agricultural industry.
Sarah works for Countrywide Farmers, the leading UK business in the supply of products and advice to the rural community. They employ more than 1000 staff and specialise in agriculture, energy and retail trading.
NIU College of Business Set to Offer SAP Workshop This Summer
The NIU College of Business SAP University Alliance Program will offer an SAP certification workshop starting summer 2015. The SAP Certification workshop, titled “TERP10, Business Process Integration with SAP ERP (SAP ERP 6.0 EhP 6),” will provide training with the intention of preparing the program’s participants to become a SAP Certified Business Associate. Continue reading…
CSULB Holds Information Session
The College of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach will be holding an upcoming information session. This information session is for its MBA programs. The event will be held Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the College of business Administration building at the CSU, Long Beach campus.
The information sessions offered at CSULB are short presentations on the programs offered at the College of Business Administration. There will also be a question and answer portion of the session at the end for prospective students to ask about the admission process, aspects of the program, financial aid options and more.
Cambridge MBAs Expand Their Horizons in Developing Regions
Students from many countries study for an MBA abroad in order to diversify their careers after working for a number of years in their home countries. Two students from China chose a different path, however, by working in more challenging markets – Kenya and Iran – before pursuing MBA studies at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Ru Hao, who previously studied in Beijing and the Belgian city of Leuven, worked in agricultural development in Kenya. Zhao Liu, previously a student in Beijing and Wuhan, worked at Chinese-state-owned energy company SINOPEC in Iran. Read this Q&A with them to learn why they chose their respective paths.
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REGISTER: McDonough Full-Time and Evening MBA Info Session
The Georgetown McDonough School of Business invites prospective MBA students to register for their monthly Full-Time and Evening MBA Admissions Information Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Members of the school’s admissions departments and career services team will go over the application process and host a workshop to give attendees a taste of what to expect as an MBA student. Prospective students will have the opportunity to hear from alumni on the value of a McDonough MBA. Continue reading…
Lubin Holds EMBA Open House Events
The Lubin School of Business at Pace University will be holding two open house events for its Executive MBA program. The open house events will be held Jan. 10 and Jan. 11, 2015. Both of the events will be held at the Downtown Conference Center at Pace University.
During the event, prospective students will have the opportunity to sit in on a real EMBA class and talk with current students and faculty. During the class, students will participate in classroom activities and team project meetings. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about the application process, options for financing an EMBA degree at the Lubin school and the best way to balance student and professional lives.
Ageno Hosts Express Admissions Event
The next Express Admissions event at the Edward S. Ageno School of Business will be held Jan. 28, 2015 at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Golden Gate University campus. There is no cost to those who wish to attend.
Prospective students will have the opportunity to speak with Golden Gate University’s enrollment team. Prospective students can find out how to transfer credit, finance their education and complete an application. Prospective students should bring their transcripts from all previously attended higher education institutions and work with GGU staff to enroll in classes.
REGISTER: Carey Global MBA Online Information Session
The Carey School of Business‘ admissions department will be putting on an online information session with information about the character and curriculum of the Global MBA program. The online seminar will be on Wednesday, January 7 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, and will give prospective MBAs a chance to learn about the program from the comfort of their own home. Continue reading…
Hofstra Holds Grad Studies Open House
Hofstra University will be holding a Graduate Studies Open House. This event will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2015. During the event, students can learn more about the MBA program options offered at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Attendants will have an opportunity to speak with financial aid representatives, learn about services offered by The Career Center, and tour the Hofstra University campus. Attendants will also have the opportunity to speak with the dean of Graduate Admissions to learn more about the admissions process and the services offered for students.
Suffolk Holds EMBA Information Session
Suffolk University – Sawyer Business School is holding an information session for its Executive MBA program. The event will be held Jan. 17, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The information session will be held at the Suffolk University Boston campus. The event is open to all interested prospective students.
During the event, prospective students can ask admissions officers questions about the program, admissions events, admission requirement, tuition and funding and other program offerings. Those who attend the event will also have the option to attend a class. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided to those who are in attendance.
Drucker Holds Information Session
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management will be hosting an information session for prospective students. The event will be held Jan. 10, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event is open to all prospective students and will be held on the Claremont Graduate University campus.
During the event, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more about the school, admissions process, financial aid and information about the Full-Time and Part-Time MBA program, the Executive Management Program and others. Breakfast will be provided to those who attend the event.
CME Group’s Bill Stenzel Speaks With UIC Students
The University of Illinois at Chicago MBA Association (MBAA) partnered with the UIC Business Career Center to bring the Manager of Centralized Architecture & Analysis for the CME Group, Bill Stenzel, UIC MBA 2011, to speak with students about his experiences. According to the it’s Facebook page, the UIC MBAA is dedicated to building communication and relationships among members of the UIC MBA Association Through its continued efforts to encourage and develop networking with students, alumni and established industry professionals. Continue reading…
BC App Deadline Jan. 15
The second round of application deadlines for the full-time MBA program at Boston College Carroll School of Management is Jan. 15, 2015. Those who apply by this deadline will receive an admissions decision by March 15, 2015. The program will begin in the Fall of 2015.
The full-time MBA program is a two-year program that combines carefully sequenced courses with a variety of experiential learning components. Students in the program must also complete a concentration along with the MBA degree in order to personalize their educational experience to fit future career goals. Concentration options include asset management, business analytics, competitive service delivery, corporate finance, entrepreneurial management, financial reporting and control, global management, leadership and management, marketing and information analytics and product and brand management.
Part-time MBA Programs In London – What Sets Them Apart?
For those wishing to apply to part-time MBA programs in London, here are a few key features of each program in the area to help you compare:
Ashridge Business School
– A varied mix of merit-based scholarships open to members of specific populations (military, women) or interests (sustainability)
– The Employability Programme, an intensive and personalized module by which students can plan future career moves with the help of one-on-one mentors and a diverse array of workshops
Cass Business School
– Week-long orientation program held at Sandhurst to bond students to one another and further develop their networks
Mandatory Emerging Markets Consultancy week
Cranfield School of Management
– A part-time EMBA track oriented towards those looking to work in military initiatives
Henley Business School
– A Flex EMBA track oriented to executives who want more flexibility in scheduling
Imperial College Business School
– A completely paperless EMBA curriculum, which creates a streamlined efficiency for students
Judge Business School
– EMBA graduates are permitted to return to Cambridge to take one elective a year (free of charge) alongside current EMBA participants
London Business School
– the EMBA-Global Asia program, in partnership with Hong Kong University and Columbia University
– a permanent campus in Dubai
Said Business School
– Global Opportunities and Threats Oxford, or GOTO, component challenges students to use their accumulating business acumen to address global issues
Visit MetroMBA in the new year for news on these various part-time and executive MBA programs’ new offerings.
