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Spotlight: Goizueta Grads in the Marketplace
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School takes the transition from academia to marketplace seriously. The school’s MBA programs offer extensive resources to help its students navigate this journey, and the results are evident. In Poets and Quants‘ recently released annual analysis of best and worst MBA job placement at top business schools, Goizueta topped the list for the third consecutive year; Goizueta grads had an impressive 98 percent placement rate within three months of graduation. This year Goizueta tied with three other business schools — U Chicago’s Booth School of Business, Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, and Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania — for best job offer rate 3-months from graduation.
Poets and Quants also says that 2014 was the best year for MBA careers since the Great Recession despite 10 out of the top 30 schools showing small decreases in job offers from last year. Goizueta’s numbers have held steady at 98 percent for 2014, 2013 and 2012. Continue reading…
BC Student Shares Advice
Boston College Carroll School of Management student Jeremy Ferguson, MBA ’16, shared advice on how to choose the right MBA program. Ferguson shared his own journey to choosing Boston College for his business school. He shared this story with the BC Carroll School news.
Ferguson first shares that he wanted to find a school that gave him a sense of community and belonging. Ferguson writes:
MBA Association President Discusses His Experience at DePaul
William Moss, a financial analyst and current president of DePaul’s MBA Association recently sat down for a Q&A session with members of the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business’ website and explained his own DePaul experience. Moss explains how the flexibility of DePaul’s business program and part-time MBA supported his professional and higher education endeavors. Continue reading…
Carey Students Help Out With Teen Hackathon
The Carey Business School hosted a daylong hackathon for over 40 children from Baltimore City Public Schools. The event was sponsored by IBM and organized in cooperation with Carey Business School students and Carey Net Impact. Continue reading…
Bauer Begins “Inspiring Minds” Series with Make-A-Wish Foundation CEO
University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business launched a new lecture series called “Inspiring Minds.” The series– held twice a year in the spring and fall– will be centered around a CEO, inventor, entrepreneur or political leader who is doing something inspiring on a national or international level. The lectures are open to Bauer students and alumni as well as to community members; a full description can be found in the school’s recent press release.
The first speaker in the series was Make-A-Wish President and CEO David Williams. Williams, a Pennsylvania native, moved to Houston in the early 1980s to pursue a career at Shell Oil Company. He left Shell 1983 to join the Houston Food Bank where he stayed for 11 years before moving on to Habitat for Humanity International. Continue reading…
Simmons Holds MBA Showcase
Simmons School of Management is holding its last MBA Showcase before the beginning of the Spring 2015 semester. The showcase will be held Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Simmons campus.
During the MBA Showcase, attendants will hear firsthand how the Simmons MBA has opened up tremendous possibilities for women through its innovative curriculum led by dynamic experts who ensure a real-world learning experience, find out about the school’s flexible full-time and part-time options, as well as career placement opportunities and get details about the application process and financing options in order to start the program this spring.
Marshall Wins GE Case Competition
A team of MBA students from the Marshall School of Business took first place at the annual General Electric Southwest Regional Case Competition. This year’s competition was held Nov. 14, at Popovich Hall.
GE makes it a point to enable personal growth by challenging future leaders early in their careers. The Case Competition is no exception. The judges for the competition arrive with deep commercial and strategic knowledge of the case. They challenge the case teams with similar rigor as GE executives challenge their employees.
Smith Students Earn Trip to Unilever’s Connecticut Campus
Five teams made up of MBA, MS and undergraduate students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business recently competed in the inaugural Unilever Supply Chain Case Competition. A unique competition that brought students of all educational levels together, the competitors were given 72 hours to solve real-life supply chain cases for Unilever, an Anglo–Dutch multinational consumer goods Continue reading…
Stanford Holds Exec. Program Preview
The Stanford Graduate School of Business will be holding an Executive Program Preview. The event will be held Jan. 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. online. The online event is open to current students, alumni and prospective students.
During the information session, attendants will hear directly from the program executive director and past participants from leading global companies. Stanford Executive Program alumni will share their insights, stories, and transformational moments and answer questions about the program. Attendants will also learn why the alumni chose Stanford, how they made their decisions to attend SEP, what their key takeaways were and more.
Columbia Entrepreneurship Center Director Gives Advice
Director of the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School, Vince Ponzo, shares his insight on what the entrepreneurial mindset really is. He shares his ideas on how to gain an entrepreneurial mindset.
Ponzo writes:
BU Application Deadline
The second round of application deadlines for the two-year MBA, MS-MBA and Evening Professional MBA programs at the Boston University Graduate School of Management is approaching. The second application deadline for these programs is Jan. 7, 2015. Those who complete applications by this date will receive an admissions decision by March 6, 2015 for the two-year and MS-MBA programs and Feb. 6, 2015 for the Professional Evening MBA program.
The two-year MBA program at Boston University is a full-time program that offers an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the School of Management and MBA student life, and to hone and expand current business management skill sets. The program is an interactive learning experience taught in a cohort format, which focuses on the dynamics of global business.
Accelerated MBA
University of Illinois at Chicago Accelerated MBA Program Structure
Designed for recent graduates or students with limited work experience, the University of Illinois Liautaud Graduate School of Business Accelerated MBA offers a setting for students to develop knowledge of business principles and skills in three semesters of full-time study.
Launched in 2014, students will complete the core courses of the program as a cohort during the fall and spring semesters through classes offered in the daytime. The final semester of advanced courses may be completed in the summer semester or in the subsequent fall semester. Students are able to complete the degree in a shortened time frame by carrying a heavy course load each semester. Due to the cohort nature of this program, the Accelerated MBA begins only in the fall semester.
Curriculum
The University of Illinois Accelerated MBA program is a 54 credit hour, 13.5 course program. Students begin by completing six core courses (26 credit hours), which are designed to deepen functional business knowledge: financial accounting, corporate finance, marketing, microeconomics, operations management, and organizational behavior. The remaining 7.5 courses (28 credit hours) can be made up of advanced electives, which MBA students can customize to meet their individual career interests. Core courses are typically larger ranging in size from 45-70 students. Electives are smaller with class sizes in the 15-40 student range.
Students who complete at least three courses within one of the following fields of study may earn a concentration: accounting, business analytics economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, real estate, operations and supply chain-management, and a self-directed option developed on an ad hoc basis with faculty advisors. Students must complete at least one concentration. A second concentration is allowed but not required.
A unique feature of the Liautaud program is the Professional Topics Series, which provides students the opportunity to enroll in up to three, half-semester (eight-week) courses. These offerings change frequently, reflecting current business trends as well as student and faculty interest. Each course in this series is worth two credit hours.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 at all times throughout the program.
Careers
The Career Services Center provides individually tailored job search services to students, including guidance in building networks of faculty, alumni, employers and industry experts. Career coaches for each degree program are available for consultation and personalized career testing and assessment throughout a student’s studies. Liautaud also provides access to a series of career workshops covering a range of topics from Job Interview Strategies and Techniques, to Research Tips to Support Your Job Search, to Charting Your New Career Course. Mock interviews are available for students looking to practice their interviewing skills. University of Illinois Accelerated MBAs are also able to participate in program sponsored networking, career fairs, and recruitment events and on-campus interviews with employers such as Accenture, Bank of America, Ernst & Young, IBM Global Services and Microsoft.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Since UIL is a state institution, tuition differs for Illinois and non-Illinois residents. Total annual tuition for the UIC Liautaud Graduate School Accelerated MBA and fees vary depending on number of credit hours taken per semester and are in four ranges:
• Range I (12 hours or more): $5,830 in state, $11,950 out of state
• Range II (6-11 hours): $3,887 in state, $7,967 out of state
• Range III (1-5 hours): $1,943 in state, $3,983 out of state
• Range IV (0 hours): $972 in or out of state
There is also a tuition differential for MBA students that must be included in a student’s budget. The fee schedule for the four ranges is as follows:
• Range I: $4,600
• Range II: $3,067
• Range III: $1,533
• Range IV: $767
University of Illinois at Chicago MBA students who are enrolled for eight or more credit hours during the fall and spring semesters can apply for graduate assistantships. These provide students with on-campus opportunities to work in order to earn a partial tuition waiver and stipend.
There are a small number of partial tuition and fee waivers available for incoming UIC Liautaud students based on academic merit. Students who are being considered for a Liautaud scholarship and/or a partial tuition waiver are notified during the admissions process. You do not need to apply separately for the waiver.
If you have prior educational and professional experience with science or technology and have a demonstrated interest in technology commercialization or early stage venture funding, you may be considered for a science and technology fellowship. Liautaud partners with UIC’s Office of Technology Management and Illinois Ventures to offer two-year graduate fellowships, which include base tuition exemption and a monthly stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week with the Office of Technology Management or with Illinois Ventures.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for loans if they satisfy certain criteria. By filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applicants may become eligible for up to $20,500 per year in FAFSA government loans for domestic students. For the fall term, the priority filing date is March 1.
Admissions
Applicants to the University of Illinois at Chicago MBA program must complete an online application and supplemental application. This process includes uploading academic transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions. You are also required to submit GMAT scores, two letters of recommendation, a current resume, a $70 application fee, and a personal statement.
International applicants must also submit an official TOEFL score. Liautaud also accepts the IELTS.
You may apply for entry into the fall, spring, or summer term.
Deadlines are as follows:
Spring 2022: September 1st, 2021 for international and November 1st, 2021 for domestic students
Summer 2022: March 15th, 2022 for domestic students (international applications are not accepted for summer term)
Fall 2022: December 15th, 2021 for domestic students and international students (Round 1), March 15th 2022 for domestic students and international students (Round 2), April 1st, 2022 for international students and July 1st for domestic students (Round 3)
Fox Holds Exec MBA Open Class Days
The Fox School of Business is holding two Executive MBA Open Class days. The first will be held Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 and the second on Saturday Dec. 6, 2014. The event will be held in the Center City Campus in Philadelphia.
This is an invitation-only opportunity to experience the Fox Executive MBA firsthand. Attendants will have the opportunity to sit in on a live class at The Hub Commerce Square, meet faculty, and network with current students on the day that works best for your schedule.
Zicklin Holds Info Session for Exec Programs
The Zicklin School of Business is offering an Open House Information Session to learn more about the Executive MBA and the Executive MS in Finance programs. During the information session, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, speak with alumni and academic directors.
The Baruch Executive MBA is a 22-month program designed for today’s high–potential executives, business leaders and career professionals who want to make a difference in their organizations, in their businesses, and in the world at large. Prepare for the challenges of leadership with classes on strategy, communication, negotiation, persuasion and innovation—the essential skill set every great leader must have.
Rutgers Students Win First at Biopharm Comp.
A team of Rutgers Business School MBA students were awarded first place at the third annual Biopharmaceutical Case Competition. The winners were announced at the end of the competition on Nov. 14, 2014.The Rutgers Pharmaceutical club hosted the competition.
The club establishes, fosters and encourages relationships among RBS MBA students, alumni and industry professionals in order to grow the pharmaceutical network necessary to secure internships and full-time positions and build successful business careers. It also strives to ensure that Pharmaceutical Management students acquire superior knowledge regarding the pharmaceutical industry and the industry’s unique business practices and processes.
Wharton Women Hold 2015 Business Conference
The 2015 Wharton Women Business Conference will be held Jan. 30, 2015. The conference is organized by Wharton Women, an organization that aims to facilitate the personal and career development of females in business by building a network of exceptional undergraduates, professionals, and faculty. The event will be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel.
The 2015 conference is titled “Higher in Heels: Strides to Success.” It will begin at 9:30 a.m. with conference registration and breakfast. There will be two keynote speeches and a panel discussion.
McDonough Welcomes New Professor Edward Walter
Meet Edward Walter. Walter is the CEO and president of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the nation’s largest lodging real estate company, and the newly appointed Robert and Lauren Steers Chair in Real Estate and professor of practice at the McDonough School of Business. Continue reading…
CSULB Holds Information Sessions
The College of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach will be holding several upcoming information sessions. All of the session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held on the CSULB campus, in the College of Business Administration Building.
The information sessions will be held, Dec. 2, 2014, Jan. 8, 2015, Feb. 5, 2015, March 3, 2015, April 9, 2015 and May 7, 2015. CSU Long Beach offers four different MBA programs. The programs include an Evening MBA, Daytime Accelerated MBA, Saturday MBA and MBA/MFA.
