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Inside the McCombs MBA Classroom: The Power of Information Technology
One of the best ways to get to know an MBA program is to sit in on a class. While the classroom is just one aspect of the business school experience, a class visit offers a valuable preview of the learning environment, instructor expertise, student interaction and quality of discussion.
Unfortunately, not many MBA candidates have a chance to attend a course before landing on campus. That’s one reason that the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business began offering a detailed write-up describing one of their popular MBA classes. Continue reading…
New Scholarship Alert: HBS Announces Forward Fellowship for MBA Class of 2020
The Harvard Business School (HBS) recently announced that it will offer students from low-income backgrounds the brand new Forward Fellowship, beginning for the MBA Class of 2020.
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Scheller College Professor Beril Toktay Honored for Work in Operations Management
L. Beril Toktay, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology – Scheller College of Business, was recently named as a Distinguished Fellow of the Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society (MSOM).
The Best Drexel LeBow Dual MBA Options
Earning an MBA can be a surefire way to excel in a chosen career. For aspiring industry leaders with a specific field in mind, earning concurrent degrees will provide the edge of having both general business acumen and industry-specific knowledge and experience. To help out, we’ve outlined Drexel University LeBow College of Business’s most exciting Dual MBA programs for competitive b-schoolers looking to get a leg-up in their field.
Admissions Tip: Am I Too Young For Business School?
As many of our readers know, it has become increasingly common for younger individuals to apply to MBA programs. Whereas the average age and years of work experience at the leading business schools has traditionally hovered at around 28 and five respectively, many programs are now carefully considering the more youthful end of the applicant pool. Of course, the fact that admissions officers are taking a closer look at younger applicants does not mean that getting accepted to a top program is easy for this group. In fact, it may be difficult for younger applicants to present themselves as fully prepared to contribute to an MBA program because they often lack leadership experience and extended business exposure. This is especially true as they will be compared to their fellow applicants who have more years in the working world (often translating to more leadership experience and professional accomplishments). With this in mind, we’d like to offer a few tips that will help younger MBA candidates leverage the strengths of their candidacies and become increasingly competitive applicants at their choice schools.
Finding the Best Toronto Executive MBA Programs
An MBA offers immeasurable help if you’re trying to climb the oft-mentioned corporate ladder. But what about getting right to the top? Executive MBA programs are tailor-made for reaching that higher-than-high career point, but how do you know which one may be right for you? We’ve outlined some of the best Toronto Executive MBA programs to help.
Meet GeekWire’s Geek of the Week: A Seattle University IT MBA Alum
After graduating from Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics with an MBA in information systems, Joe Hueffed went on to work at some of the most iconic companies in the Pacific Northwest region. It was for this reason that GeekWire recently named Hueffed the “Geek of the Week.” Continue reading…
A Guide to the Best Dallas Accelerated MBA Programs
To earn an MBA you have to be committed. That means spending your time, money and your energy to attending class, completing homework and participating at all levels of the program. For some, two or more years is too much time to give when their job and family is also taken into consideration. That’s where an accelerated MBA program can be incredibly helpful. It allows you to complete your MBA as quickly and efficiently as possible—typically within one year—so you can get back on the job market and on with your career.
If you want to earn an MBA but you don’t want to turn everything in your life upside down to make it possible, then an accelerated MBA might be for you. To help, here’s our newest guide to the top Dallas accelerated MBA programs. Continue reading…
Getting Paid: Highest MBA Salaries in New York
As an international media and financial center, New York is teeming with opportunities for both prospective b-schoolers and MBA graduates alike. The New York metro area is a plethora of high-quality MBA programs that cater to any number of business interests, which lead to some well-paid job opportunities.
The True Value of a Harvard Business School MBA
Harvard Business School recently published an op-ed from OpenGov Director Ellen DaSilva, who argues that the MBA still holds incredible value for many like her, despite ongoing criticism of the degree program.
Loyola Marymount Professor George Hess Retires at 82
After 42 years, former Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration Management Professor and Associate Dean George Hess has announced the end of his lengthy career. Continue reading…
Lehigh Professor Co-Chairs International Health Conference
Mooi Choo Chuah, a Lehigh University professor of computer science and engineering and co-director of the undergraduate computer engineering program, served as technical co-chair of the second annual IEEE/ACM Conference on Connected Health: Applications, Systems and Engineering Technologies. According to the conference website, the event “aims at bringing together researchers worldwide working in the smart and connected health area to exchange innovative ideas and develop collaborations.” The conference took place in Philadelphia from July 17–19.
Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business Online MBA Revealed
The Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business is the latest in an ever-growing list of well-recognized business schools to formally introduce a brand new Online MBA option for business students.
The Cambridge Judge MBA Finance Approach
According to U.S. News & World Report, a career as a financial manager is the third hottest job for a graduating MBA student in 2017, while a career in accounting ranks number one. Indeed, finance careers pay well, offer robust job growth, low unemployment rates and the opportunity for MBAs to use both their quantitative and creative skills.
According to Shawnice Meador, Executive Director of MBA Career and Leadership at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flager Business School, who spoke to U.S. News, “These sorts of roles are really critical for a company since they’re trying to make sure that they’re making strategic financial decisions.”
With respect to preparing students for careers in finance, the University of Cambridge Judge Business School takes a multifaceted approach. Continue reading…
Stetson Boren Scholarship Helps Make International Impact
Maggie Callahan, a senior at the Mercer University Eugene W. Stetson School of Business & Economics, was recently awarded the a Boren Scholarship to travel to Tblisi in the Republic of Georgia to study the region’s political culture for the 2017-18 school year.
Hot MBA Jobs: Becoming a Compliance Officer
For MBA’s looking for a challenging job that is integral to a company’s survival, the role of compliance officer may be a good fit. U.S. News lists this job as one of their five hot jobs for MBA graduates. Compliance officers have the option of working in a range of fields, including healthcare, law, communication and finance. According to efinancial careers, the most successful compliance officers have coveted skills like, “intellectual curiosity, the ability to interpret information quickly, attention to detail, good communication skills and strong project management skills.” If you have these skills, as well as significant experience in a particular industry, you may want to pursue a career in compliance.
Getting Paid: Highest MBA Salaries in Boston
“Step up to get your rep up,” goes the old saying. Reputation is important in the business world and that extends to where you matriculate. Perhaps the most pressing question on the minds of the b-school-bound is: “What does the paycheck look like after graduation?” Got another plan in mind for paying off those loans?
Metro News & Notes: MBA Relevancy, Bad Business and more
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