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Imperial College MBA Graduates Offer Valuable Advice to Incoming Students
Getting accepted into an MBA program and graduating an MBA program are two very different experiences. When it comes to the former, gathering information is the most important thing you can do. You have little to no experience to speak of, and every bit of knowledge helps. For the latter, you’re walking away with a wealth of experience and knowledge that you probably wish you could have shared with your prior self.
Forté Foundation Power Pitch Competition Winner
Women-led businesses were once relatively rare, but that is no longer the case. According to the 2016 Kauffman Index of Startup Activity, women make up 40 percent of new entrepreneurs in the United States: a nearly 30 percent increase from 2007.
JCPenney Cox Case Competition Returns Thanks To MBA Alum
Inspired by the opportunities she had as an MBA student, a Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business MBA alum recently reestablished a connection between the school and her employer, JCPenney.
Why Online MBA Flexibility Really Matters
Earning an MBA, for many, can be a monumentally difficult decision. For the lucky few, their employers may provide the necessary funding to earn the degree or they already have expendable finances. For many others, though, the time and cost is just too much. However, Online MBA flexibility can help mitigate those difficult deciding factors.
Metro Jobs Report: Startup Experts, a De-Globalized World and more
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Admissions Tip: Addressing Unemployment or Gaps in Employment
Given the emphasis that schools place on a candidate’s work experience, it is important to be proactive in addressing unemployment or gaps in employment. When applying to business school, many candidates worry about how the adcom might perceive gaps in employment. We would like to take some time to discuss strategies for addressing this issue.
MBA Job Recruiters: General Motors
General Motors—the Detroit automotive monolith, whose Cadillac and Chevrolet brands are American icons unto themselves—turns 110 next year. 10 years into its second century, GM is poised to shake things up in the boardroom and out on the road due in no small part to growing concerns about self-driving cars.
Carey Professor Wins Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award
The Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business announced that Jemima Frimpong, an Assistant Professor of Management and Organization, is a recipient of the university’s annual Catalyst Awards. Continue reading…
Message from the Dean: Joseph A. DiAngelo, Haub School of Business
Thank you for your interest in the MBA Program at the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University.
As Dean of the Haub School of Business for over ten years, I am pleased to share something well known to many in the Haub community that recently received external validation. The salary-tracking website PayScale reported that the Haub School ranks No. 5 in the nation for return on investment among business schools.
But numbers only tell part of the story. As students call for more convenient, accessible and relevant educational options, business schools around the globe are challenged to respond with innovation. At the Haub School of Business, we work hard to monitor industry trends and create academic programs that will lead students to jobs in growing fields. The value of the Haub education is built on dedicated students, devoted faculty and staff, an industry-focused curriculum, and a strong network of alumni support.
With so much good news to share, the Haub School introduced a new expression to capture the breadth of programs and recognitions – Haub has it. Haub has it:
- AACSB accreditation in business & accounting, placing the Haub School among the top 5% of business programs in the world
- Largest portfolio of part-time graduate programs in Philadelphia
- Faculty engaged in cutting-edge research
- Courses offered on campus, online, or both
- Consistently top-ranked MBA and EMBA
- Top ranked online MBA by BusinessMBA.org
With a degree from Saint Joseph’s University, you will unlock your potential and continue along your path to success. As a Haub School of Business student, you will also have lifetime access to our career center which will connect you with over 60,000 Hawks across the globe and across industry lines.
We look forward to receiving your application materials. If you have any questions, you may contact the MBA Admissions Manager, Kate Sonstein, at kate.sonstein@sju.edu or 610-660-1690.
Regards,
Joseph A. DiAngelo, Jr., Ed.D. ‘70
Dean, Haub School of Business
The Best York Schulich School of Business Dual MBA Options
Getting a joint degree is a great opportunity, particularly for students who were already planning to pursue higher education in two fields. A dual degree streamlines the process and also saves students’ money and time. Obtaining a dual MBA gives grads the edge of having both business administration experience and extensive industry-specific training when they enter the workforce. This could be of huge benefit to future leaders with management aspirations within a specific field. For those who wish to pursue a dual MBA just half an hour from downtown Toronto, York University’s Schulich School of Business may be just the place. We’ve laid out the dual MBA options for Schulich students.
MBA/JD
Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business team up to offer students an opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor. According to U.S. News, getting a JD/MBA may have considerable rewards. The article states that 46 of the Fortune 500 CEOs hold JD degrees. Additionally, having an MBA and a JD affords professionals flexibility should they choose to switch careers. MBA training could also make new lawyers more likely to move up the ladder at their firm, due to leadership and analysis training.
Students with an interest in business law will be pleased by the comprehensive nature of Schulich’s program. This dual degree would shave a year off of the five years it generally takes to earn a JD and an MBA separately. Schulich boasts that this track provides students with the space and resources to, “… learn to manage complexity, ambiguity and change as you examine business and legal issues in a global environment.” B-schoolers who’ve pursued this degree at Schulich have gone on to prestigious careers at companies like Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Stikeman Elliott.
MBA/Financial Engineering
The MBA/Financial Engineering track is an opportunity to earn a concurrent Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering. Students pursuing this program take courses at Schulich and York University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The combination of an MBA and diploma in Financial Engineering will open doors to fields like derivatives trading and valuation and risk management in banks and investment firms. These degrees will also improve students’ odds of succeeding in financial analysis in brokerage houses, consulting firms and financial institutions. MBA/Financial Engineering students must complete the requirement for the Graduate Diploma within one term of finishing their MBA requirements.
MBA/MFA, MBA/MA
Schulich offers unique joint degrees in either Business Administration and Art. This track is an excellent opportunity for anyone aspiring toward a management career in the culture and arts sectors. Schulich has partnered with the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) Graduate Studies to create this noteworthy program, which takes full-time students three years to complete. The MBA/MFA includes education in Visual Arts, Theatre, Film and Dance, whereas the MBA/MA includes Art History, Dance, Music, Film and Theatre Studies. According to Schulich’s website, students with these joint degrees have gone on to achieve titles like Theatre Director, Corporate Communications Manager and VP of Strategy.
Metro News & Notes: Stanford Entrepreneurship, Jobs & More
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Your Guide To London’s Executive MBA Programs
Even after many years on-the-job learning, many business professionals may choose to pursue a formal advanced business education. With the chance to earn an Executive MBA, experienced professionals can pursue a degree more tailored to their particular experience level and career goals. EMBA graduates may find other benefits as well, including a 11.6 percent salary increase after graduation. Other tangible benefits can be seen in the form of career growth and increased leadership opportunities, development of a global business mindset and the establishment of a strong peer network.
USC Marshall MBA Alum Talks Myanmar Business Opportunities
Sometimes, success is about being at the right place at the right time. That was the case for Paul Wilson, an ’94 IBEAR MBA graduate from the USC Marshall School of Business and the Managing Director of Four Rivers—a Myanmar-based consulting company building businesses in Myanmar, Russia, India, Iraq and the UAE. Using his MBA and military background, Wilson has had the unique opportunity to influence the emerging Myanmar economy. Continue reading…
Rady Alums Leads New UC San Diego Building Project
Beginning the Summer of 2018, UC San Diego will expand its campus with a new seven-building project led by Carlos Gonzales (MBA ’07), the Regional Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Clark Construction Group. When completed, in 2020, the building project will be home to Sixth College, as well as the Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities. It will be called the “Living and Learning Neighborhood” and will be located at North Torrey Pines, the school explained in a recent blog post.
Metro News & Notes: Times Higher’s New Global Ranking, MBA Expenses & More
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MIT Sloan Startup/Entrepreneur Spotlight
Many think of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as just an engineering school and site to the most famous math problem in film history, but the prestigious university is also home to great business programs at the Sloan School of Management. Through school’s MBA programs—the full-time, Executive MBA and 12-month Sloan Fellows Program—students have an opportunity to earn a stellar, rare education that is key to a successful business career. Given the acclaimed faculty, staff and lengthy history of breakout corporate empires, MBA grads have a chance to earn a spot among the most celebrated MIT Sloan startup companies.
Where To Earn The Best Chicago Economics MBA Degree
Pursuing an MBA is a great choice for business professionals looking for a strong foundation of business knowledge and for the chance to demonstrate leadership skills and take on management roles. However, while the MBA degree is often pitched as a more general and all-encompassing business education, the chance to concentrate or specialize your MBA allows students to have strong foundational knowledge while still proving to be an expert on a particular topic.
Goizueta MBA Alumni in the News: Two Up-and-Coming CEOs
At Goizueta Business School at Emory University, one of the MBA program’s goals is to develop and support entrepreneurship in its students at every stage of their careers and venture creation. “This includes those not only supporting those who plan to start a business but also enhancing entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial thinking amongst all Goizueta students, through educational content, intellectual engagement and infrastructure,” explains the website. To this end, the School offers 16 entrepreneurial-focused electives, co-curricular options, the yearly Emory Entrepreneurship Summit, as well as partnership opportunities with alumni, mentors, and industry experts.
Today we’re highlighting two Emory alumni – Louise Wasilewski and Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim – whose Goizueta MBAs helped them become CEOs and change the status quo.
Louise Wasilewski, ‘13 EMBA, CEO of Acivilate
Louise Wasilewski, a 2013 EMBA graduate from the Goizueta and CEO of Acivilate, is on a mission to reduce recidivism with her cloud-based communication platform. The goal is to make it easier than ever to track a newly released prisoner’s progress and to send out an alert to the necessary organizations when they require support or intervention. Acivilate cuts down on paperwork, decreases missed meetings and makes the re-entry process into society far easier.
Acivilate started with a passion for the criminal justice system. Wasilewski’s father had a troubled past and she had a burning question; “How can I create second chances for people like my father, who has a criminal history?” From there, she started looking at the U.S. justice system and asking some tough questions.
After speaking to hundreds of individuals from organizations within the system, from nonprofits to social service agencies, she discovered that they were all dealing with the same problem—a lack of communication between the different sectors—and that it could be easily solved with technology. Thus, Acivilate was born in 2014.
How Does Acivilate Work?
Wasilewski explained Acivilate’s work in a recent article on Hypepotamus: “The problem that we’re solving is when a person gets out of prison or they are going through drug court, they usually need help finding housing, finding employment and others … All of these different agencies can’t work together and help the person because privacy rules get in the way. So what we’re really doing is making it possible for those organizations—the workforce, the housing, the probation, the behavioral health and the community service organizations—to work together to help these people get their lives back together.”
Acivilate is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that provides a secure cloud dashboard that “synchronizes existing cross-silo human services delivery while managing privacy rules.” It’s mobile friendly and built to encourage self-sufficiency and accountability.
Gwinnett and DeKalb counties in Georgia have already started using the platform and Wasilewski has plans to rollout in Utah and Maryland next month. Acivilate was also a finalist in the Amazon Web Services’ Public Sector Summit Challenge.
About Louise Wasilewski
After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering, Wasilewski spent 25 years in business and technical roles. She has expertise in media and communications technology innovation, helping to introduce streaming TV and operating secure cloud-based services. Throughout her career, she’s worked at KPMG Consulting, Cox Communications and more. Beyond her MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, she holds four patents and has been published in Policy and Practice.
Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, ’11 MBA, CEO of Future Foundation
For 12 years, Abdur-Rahim has been the CEO of Future Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping Atlanta’s youth by providing quality education, health and life skills programs. Since becoming CEO, she has grown the company from a team of two to a staff of 40, recruiting more than 30 board members and raising over $25 million in revenue. The Future Foundation now has four locations and serves 11,000 students.
Abdur-Rahim has allowed two simple goals to drive her success: to learn as much as she could and to work hard every day. “Those two idealistic goals evolved into more formal goals like increase revenue, increase the number of children served, and go to business school,” she told the Atlanta Tribune. Currently, Future Foundation participants have a 100 percent high school graduation rate compared to just 70 percent of their peers, and she earned her MBA at Goizueta in 2011.
Abdur-Rahim’s History
Abdur-Rahim grew up as one of five siblings in Atlanta’s South Side. From there, she attended the University of California Berkeley on an athletic scholarship, and earned a bachelor’s degree in social work. She then earned a master’s degree from UC San Francisco before returning to Atlanta and joining the Future Foundation as a program director.
As for her work and success, Abdur-Rahim said: “I have always imagined myself using my career to help people. I am happy about where I am professionally and completely excited about the position I am in to do more. I continue to have the most enriching development experience leading and significantly growing a start-up nonprofit.”
Abdur-Rahim was recently named one of America’s Leaders of Change by the National Urban Fellow Program, which is a leadership development program particularly focused on helping people of color and women become leaders and change agents. In addition, using the Future Foundation as a laboratory of innovation, she developed and implemented the “Theory of Change,” which addresses how poverty can be disrupted and alleviated by giving children access to family, education, health, relationship and life skill support.
The Future Foundation
Currently, the Future Foundation is going through a strategy development process, which will fundamentally shift the vision of the organization. The goal is to move from individual-level impact to system-level impact.
“Understanding the world is rapidly changing, and success is occurring across broader business ecosystems, I pushed our board to reexamine our strategy,” said Abdur-Rahim. “Our new strategy allows us to scale our work and provide thought leadership … Disrupting business as usual is always a risk and continues to challenge me in ways I never imagined. However, the outcome of stronger communities is worth the challenge, and I am up for it.”
The new strategic plan was launched in January 2017 and has required drastic changes in communication, work and growth. And it hasn’t been without a few problems.
“I learned that it’s not enough to collaboratively lead a process to get buy-in; you need to find creative ways to constantly communicate the shared vision and reinforce the details,” Abdur-Rahim explains. “We are overcoming the challenge by having a series of ‘heartfelt conversations’ to improve culture internally and build stronger partner relationships.”
For now, the Foundation is continuing to focus on empowering youth and their families to break the poverty cycle.
