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Anderson MBAs Aid in Junior Achievement
MBA students for the UCLA Anderson School of Management took time out of their busy schedules and volunteered their time to Junior Achievement, one of three charitable organizations supported by Challenge 4 Charity (C4C). C4C is a competition among nine California MBA programs where teams of students spends the year collecting volunteer hours and dollars to win the “Golden Briefcase” and help the three nonprofits in the process. Continue reading…
Haas Ranks Among Best School for Vets in Military Times
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business has ranked #16 in the “Best for Vets” ranking published by Military Times. These rankings collected responses from some 140 colleges and universities. Haas holds the distinction of being the only top business school (as measured by other national rankings such as U.S. News and Businessweek) to make Military Times’ final “Best for Vets” list of 64 schools. Continue reading…
New Rankings Confirm Success at Sellinger
U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Grad Schools 2015” list ranked Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management’s part-time MBA program among the top 125 rankings nationally. Sellinger also came in ranked 15th in finance and 20th in accounting nationally on the publication’s specialties list. Continue reading…
Drucker MBA Alum Appointed President of Ryan Seacrest Productions
Ryan Seacrest Productions has appointed Eugene Young, a veteran television executive and producer, as company president. Young earned his MBA degree from the Claremont Graduate University Drucker School of Management.
“I’m excited to have Eugene join our team,” Chairman Ryan Seacrest said in a release. “He’s an extremely talented and accomplished television executive, as well as an experienced producer, with a keen understanding of the business — not just where it’s been, or even where we are, but most important, where it’s all going.” Continue reading…
REGISTER: Kellstadt Evening Information Session at the O’hare Campus
Join representatives from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business to learn more about the programs offered by the school on Thursday, March 20. This information session will be held from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Triangle Plaza, Room 302 at Kellstadt’s O’hare campus.
A member of the admissions team will discuss program offerings and the admissions process to prospective MBAs, and will be available to answer any and all individual questions. Continue reading…
Women Discuss Leadership at McDonough Panel
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business hosted a panel discussion on women in leadership positions called “Women and Leadership: The Courage to Dream Big,” which emphasized the importance of empowering the next generation of women to take risks in the pursuit of their ambitions and take a proactive role in pursuing their dreams.
The panel was moderated by Catherine Tinsley, Georgetown McDonough professor of management and executive director of the Georgetown University Women’s Leadership Initiative, included Kara Ross, owner of Kara Ross New York LLC; Maria C. Hackley, Citigroup managing director; and Regina Scully, founder and CEO of Artemis Rising Foundation. Continue reading…
Merage School Up Four Spots in This Year’s Best B-School Rankings
UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business’ Full Time MBA Program was ranked as the 45th in the nation, according to US News & World Report’s 2015 Best Business School rankings.
“This new US News ranking, like the US Top 25 ranking we recently received from the Financial Times, is the result of the hard work of our MBA students, our faculty and staff,” said Gary Linbald, assistant dean and director of the Full Time MBA Program at the Merage School. “Our faculty’s intellectual capital and teaching, coupled with specific, provocative career training and activities is providing key to our students’ ability to achieve top employment success among all southern California MBA Programs. With 89.2-percent of our students accepting job offers by 90 days after graduation, we are extremely competitive.” Continue reading…
McDonough Maintains No. 1 Rank in Latest US News & World Report Rankings
In the 2014 U.S. News & World Report ranking of graduate business programs, the full-time MBA program at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business came in ranked 23rd, a two place bump from last year’s list. Meanwhile, McDonough’s MBA Evening Program continues to hold it’s rank as No. 1 in the Washington, DC Metro and 11th in the country among part-time programs. Additionally, the business school also was listed 12th for schools known for international business. Continue reading…
Haub Honors A. Bruce Crawley with Hall of Fame Award
A. Bruce Crawley, the president and principal owner of Millennium 3 Management, Inc., and a 1967 alumnus of St. Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business, has been named this year’s recipient of the annual Haub School of Business Hall of Fame Award. The school will honor Crawley with the award during a dinner in his honor on April 16. The dinner will take place at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
The Dean of HSB, Joseph A. DiAngelo Jr., said “we are excited to honor Bruce with this award. In addition to his many career accolades, Bruce has supported the University through his leadership, mentoring and scholarships. He exemplifies everything we seek in our students.”
Crawley is a respected marketing and public relations expert in the Philadelphia region. Crawley has extensive experience in the banking industry and in public relations. His company, Millennium 3 Management, is a banking and communications firm. Before Millennium 3 Management, Crawley served as senior vice president of public and investor relations, vice president, and advertising director of First Pennsylvania Bank. He is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and he holds a master’s degree in journalism from Temple University. He worked at WURD-AM for four years, and also served as a Sunday columnist for the Philadelphia Tribune.
“I am, of course, very humbled by this recognition from my alma mater, Saint Joseph’s University,” Crawley said. “The school rose to prominence nationwide as one that served as a conduit for a wide array of first-generation college students, launching them into successful professional careers. I was fortunate to be one such student.”
REGISTER: Drucker Virtual Information Session About the MBA
On Friday, March 21, 2014 from 9:30-10:30am PST, join Drucker Program Director Nola Wanta for an online information session to learn more about the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University and its innovative MBA programs. You can register for the session here.
Programs to be discussed include the Full-time MBA Program, the Professional (Part-time) MBA Program and the Executive Management Program. During the session Prospective MBAs will discuss “Frequently Asked Questions about the MBA.” Continue reading…
DEADLINE: UIC Liautaud Domestic Application for Summer 2014
The online application deadline for the Summer 2014 MBA semester at The University of Illinois at Chicago Liautaud Graduate School of Business is Saturday, March 15. Application is open to all prospective MBA students and domestic applicants only.
Applicants will have until April 1 to submit any supplemental documents via email at lgsb@uic.edu. Continue reading…
Two Stern MBA Students Help Advise the City of Detroit
The City of Detroit is at a transitional point in its history. The city government is currently working on plans to reorganize its existing systems and structures in hopes of improving its economic condition. The Urbanization Project at New York University’s Stern School of Business has been providing advisory services to the City of Detroit to help with its transformation. Those advisory services have been supported by MBA students Michael Caruana and Shyamali Rajivan as part of an NYU Stern Faculty Fellows Project.
Faculty Fellows Projects give Stern MBA students the opportunity to work with NYU research centers and faculty to address current problems facing business and society. Faculty Fellows working with the Urbanization Project have developed actionable policy recommendations, written business plans, and provided advice for governments in urbanizing countries and cities facing business challenges.
Rajivan and Caruana were asked to research management best practices to develop a plan for Detroit. Rajivan worked with CityStat, a system that provides accountability, transparency, and measurement for city government. The program measures indicators of city services, like response time to civilian complaints or crime rates. Caruana worked with employee management systems, trying to determine how governments attract, develop, and retain talented employees. Caruana studied the governments of Singapore and Indiana to determine how their successes in supporting employees could be adapted for Detroit.
Caruana and Rajivan were mentored by Johnathan Stewart, MBA’13, a Research Scholar for the Urbanization Project. The group held weekly phone meetings to discuss findings, research gaps, and potential topics.
The project also helped Caruana and Rajivan refine their ideas of what they wanted their careers to involve. “I came to Stern thinking I wanted to work in financial services, but through projects I’ve done at Stern, I had the chance to try something different, first on a project working with a nonprofit last year, and now this one,” says Caruana. “I’ve discovered that I want to pursue a career in strategy. My hope is that the experience gained through these projects will help me achieve that goal.”
UCLA Anderson Hosts Stock Pitch Competition
UCLA Anderson School of Management‘s Laurence and Lori Fink Center for Finance & Investments hosted the 3rd Annual Fink Center Stock Pitch Competition on Feb. 28, 2014.
Considered one of the premier MBA events in the investment management community, the competition brings students from leading MBA schools who are interested in careers in investment research and asset management to California to show a panel of industry judges what they are made of. Continue reading…
Sawyer Hosts African Business Conference
Last week, Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School hosted a conference about the future of business in Africa. The event featured discussions of investment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and career outlook in Africa. The conference was completely organized and run by Suffolk University students. The event was open to students, alumni, faculty, and business leaders.
Africa offers a lot of opportunities for businesspeople who are interested in starting their own business or investing in other businesses. Right now, Africa has the fastest-growing market for mobile phones and phone service in the world. The continent has experienced a 20 percent annual increase in the number of mobile phone subscribers since 2005. Africa is also the youngest continent in the world, with 40 percent of its population younger than 18.
Issam Chleuh, a Suffolk alumnus and the CEO of Africa Impact Group, was one of the guest speakers for the conference. Chleuh was recently named one of the top 30 entrepreneurs in Africa by Forbes Magazine. The event also featured Suffolk faculty, including Assistant Professor Esi Elliot, Executive in Residence Sushil Bhatia, and Professor Mawdudur Rahman.
One of the main organizers of the event was Sawyer student Yao Armel Awanyo, who is from West Africa. Awanyo is the president of Suffolk University’s Action Africa Alliance.
“I really wanted to educate the Suffolk University community about the incredible opportunities in Africa,” said Awanyo. “I also wanted to give students a chance to network and exchange ideas with professionals who are doing business in Africa and abroad.”
Awanyo thinks that the African Business Conference may become an annual event at Suffolk University. He told the school: “After seeing the excitement of everyone who came out, I’m 100 percent convinced that Suffolk students will continue building the legacy of this event.”
Columbia Appoints Henry Swieca to Board of Overseers
On Wednesday, Columbia Business School announced that Columbia alumnus Henry Swieca, MBA ’83, had been appointed to the business school’s Board of Overseers.
“I am excited to welcome Henry to the Board of Overseers,” said Glenn Hubbard, the Dean of Columbia Business School. “Given his business knowledge and expertise, along with his familiarity with Columbia Business School, I am certain he will provide tremendous insight to our community. I look forward to working closely with him in the years ahead.”
The Board of Overseers provides strategic advice and support to Columbia Business School. The board is led by co-chairs Arthur Samberg, MBA ’67, and Henry Kravis, MBA ’69, and is comprised of more than 100 prominent business leaders and Columbia alumni. The alumni aim to ensure that the academic programs at Columbia are relevant to key industries, and that students have opportunities to see the connections between academic theories and real world business applications while in business school.
Swieca founded Talpion Fund Management in 2010. The company is a family office based in New York. Swieca also co-founded Highbridge Capital Management, an alternative investment management firm, in 1992. He was the chief investment officer of Highbridge Capital Management from 1992 until the company was acquired by JP Morgan Chase in 2009. Before co-founding Highbridge Capital, he co-founded another alternative investment management firm, Dubin & Swieca Capital Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch & Co. in 1980, and served as one of the original floor traders of the New York Futures Exchange just two years later.
“Columbia Business School provided me with the foundational knowledge I needed to achieve professional success, and I have carried the lessons I learned in the classroom with me through all of my business ventures,” said Henry Swieca. “I look forward to working with the School’s administration, faculty, students, and alumni to ensure that Columbia continues to be a global leader in management education.”
Full-Time MBA
Golden Gate University Full-Time MBA Program Structure
Designed for working professionals and full–time students, the traditional MBA program at the Edward S. Ageno School of Business gives students the opportunity to pursue a designated concentration for their learning style and interests.
Curriculum
The Golden Gate University full-time MBA program requires completion of a minimum of 54 semester units of coursework comprised of nine foundation course units, 33 units of core courses, 12 units of concentration courses, and three units of capstone courses.
Under a general concentration, students may choose any four 3-unit courses from the GGU graduate catalog to build a custom course of study. With an array of electives to choose from, students can pick those courses that provide the set of knowledge and skills that they will need in their careers.
Students have the option to specialize in 10 areas of academic concentration, from accounting, finance, human resource management, and many more.
For those students who wish to develop on-the-job experience in the program, they can develop hands-on experience through an internship program by taking three units of an internship course in the student’s field of interest. For three months, under the supervision of GGU faculty, students will work for a business or nonprofit organization, applying their Golden Gate education to real-life circumstances.
Class Profile
The most recent class of Golden Gate University full-time MBA students, on average, have at least three years of work experience at time of admission. Ninety-five percent of students are over the age of 25 and the average class size is 17.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The cost of tuition for the Golden Gate University full-time MBA is $1,090 per unit. There are several other fees, like the $1,000 cohort fee that students will also need to cover.
Endowed and Gift scholarships are funded through the generosity of GGU alumni, friends, foundations and corporations. These scholarships typically are awarded on the basis of academic merit in addition to other specific criteria established by the donors of the funds.
Graduate student grants and scholarships will be offered to the most qualified graduate students who have, through past and present efforts, demonstrated a substantial and meaningful commitment to community service and social justice. It is intended for tuition costs only and available for renewal through the completion of the original degree program, based upon satisfactory academic progress.
Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Students commonly use the Federal Stafford Loan Program and Perkins Loans. Private loans may also be available.
Admissions
Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.
To apply to Golden Gate University full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, and official copies of transcripts from each institution attended. The school also requires applicants to submit a personal essay. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $65 application fee. Under some conditions, the GMAT can be waived; please see the San Francisco section of MetroMBA’s Guide to MBA Programs that Don’t Require the GRE or GMAT for more details.
Non-native English speaking applicants must provide proof of English fluency, usually done by submitted TOEFL test scores.
Admissions to the Golden Gate University MBA are rolling, though students are advised to apply at least six-to-eight weeks prior to the start of each semester.
MBA for Professionals
San Jose State University MBA for Professionals Program Structure
The San Jose State University MBA for Professionals at Lucas Graduate School of Business is an Executive program designed to provide working professionals with an opportunity to advance their career in a stimulating and supportive environment. EMBA classes are taught at the Lucas Business Complex located in Santa Clara, CA. Classes are delivered year-round in six-to-eight-week sessions, meeting one evening per week and on two Saturdays with some additional online class offerings. The program can be completed in as few as 24 months, or as many as 36. Admissions are held both in fall and spring.
Curriculum
Like the other MBA programs, the San Jose State University MBA for Professionals program prepares students through a broad curriculum of functional core courses, cross-functional and integrative courses and elective courses. The curriculum consists of fourteen courses: ten required courses and four electives. Elective courses can be selected to target a variety of career-related concentrations.
The core courses are often prerequisites to electives, and include Business Research and Communications, Managing in the Global Economy, Developing and Managing People, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Marketing Management, Law and Ethics, Managerial Decision Analysis, Financial Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Strategic Thinking.
Students must take a minimum of four classes (12 units) of elective coursework. Elective courses are offered in the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Development, Global Business Development, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, Information Systems and Operations Management.
During the course of the program, students have the opportunity to participate in an applied business experience internship. The course provides students with an opportunity to translate their academic training into real world practice and gain overall knowledge of key functional areas of business. The internship offers students a valuable learning experience and significantly increases their knowledge of business organizations.
Class Profile
The typical San Jose State University MBA for Professionals class is 33 percent female and 67 percent male. The average GMAT scores and GPA earned by students are 587 and 3.17 respectively. MBA for Professionals students typically have a minimum of five years’ professional work experience. The average age of students enrolled in the program is 34.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
San Jose State University MBA for Professionals courses cost $2,550 per 3-unit course. The program consists of 14 three-unit classes, for a total program cost of $35,700.
Students may be considered for Federal Direct Stafford Loans. If additional funds are needed, students may apply for the Graduate Plus Loan based on credit rating.
Admissions
Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Students must have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 to apply.
To apply to the San Jose State University MBA For Professionals program, applicants must submit a completed application form and current résumé. Students must also have earned a B or higher in their macroeconomics, microeconomics or business statistics class—and the class must have been completed within the last seven years.
Letters of recommendation are optional, but may be requested for some applicants. The school also requires applicants to submit a personal statement. Official GMAT score or GRE scores are generally required, but can be waived for select applicants. Non-native English speaking students must provide either TOEFL or IELTS test-scores to prove English fluency.
A $55 application fee is required.
Deadlines
Part-Time MBA
San Jose State University Part-Time MBA Program Structure
The accredited, San Jose State University part-time MBA at Lucas Graduate School of Business is specifically designed to support working professionals by providing the opportunity to earn a graduate business degree on a part-time basis while accelerating their careers. The San Jose State University part-time MBA program features the same curriculum and faculty and confers the same degree received by graduates of the full-time MBA Program.
Students in the part-time MBA track are expected to complete their degree in 24-36 months with one course per session.
Classes for this track are also held on the main SJSU campus.
Curriculum
The San Jose State University part-time MBA curriculum consists of 42 semester credit units containing 11 core courses and four electives. The core courses are often prerequisites to electives, and include Research and Communications, Managing in the Global Economy, Developing and Managing People, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Marketing Management, Law and Ethics, Managerial Decision Analysis, Financial Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Strategic Thinking.
Students must take a minimum of four classes (12 units) of elective coursework. Elective courses are offered in the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Development, Global Business Development, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, Information Systems and Operations Management.
Students are encouraged to participate in an international semester, studying with partnering schools during the summer term.
Careers
In conjunction with San Jose State University’s Career Center, the Lucas Graduate School of Business has its own Career Consultant who works directly with MBA students to provide career advice and help with the job search. Office hours, workshops and other activities are provided to students by the Lucas Career Consultant.
The Career Center has a wide range of services from resume writing and interview counseling to career fairs and expos that bring employers to campus. The services are offered continuously throughout the academic year.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The estimated cost of tuition for the San Jose State University part-time MBA program is $35,700.
Part-time MBA students may be considered for Federal Direct Stafford Loans. If additional funds are needed, students may apply for the Graduate Plus Loan based on credit rating.
Admissions
Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Students must have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 to apply and a minimum of 5 years of work experience is highly recommended.
To apply to the San Jose State University part-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form and current résumé. Students must also have earned a B or higher in their macroeconomics, microeconomics or business statistics class—and the class must have been completed within the last seven years.
Letters of recommendation are optional, but may be requested for some applicants. The school also requires applicants to submit a personal statement. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $55 application fee. Non-native English speaking students must provide either TOEFL or IELTS test-scores to prove English fluency.
Deadlines:
Fall: Open October 1 – May 1
Spring: Open August 1 – November 1
