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Hot MBA Jobs: Marketing Director
For that rare breed of extroverted interpersonal ninja who’s able to see the micro amidst the macro, take the temperature of any given cultural moment and articulate complex information to diverse audiences, you just might be a natural marketing director.
MBA Scholars Award at Mays Honors 4.0 MBA Graduates
The Texas A&M University – Mays Business School recently honored ten business students with the MBA Scholar Award, a new award intended to honor MBA students who graduate with a 4.0.
Scheller Ranked Highly for Student Satisfaction and Job Placement
The full-time MBA program at the Georgia Institute of Technology – Scheller College of Business recently ranked fourth overall in the nation for both job placement and student satisfaction by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Venture Capital Learning for Georgetown McDonough MBAs
Breaking into a career in venture capital, even with an MBA, isn’t necessarily easy. It’s something that many MBAs are interested in achieving, but that few MBAs have the help to make possible. And that’s why the MBA Venture Fellows Program at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is so interesting.
The program is a collaboration between the MBA program and the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative, and it provides full-time students interested in a career in venture capital with a year-long position at a local VC firm. It replaces the summer internship component for a typical MBA to focus solely on experience within venture capital.
The program begins early in the spring semester when students start applying for positions and interviewing with VC firms. If selected, the MBA works ten hours a week throughout the semester, and then the apprenticeship becomes a full-time internship over the summer before returning to shorter hours again in the fall. It officially concludes in December, after which time many students have asked to stay on until graduation.
To learn more about the program and what else McDonough offers its MBAs interested in venture capital, we spoke with Jeff Reid, the Founding Director of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. Continue reading…
No GMAT or GRE Required: Baltimore
While the GMAT and GRE are still formally normal when it comes to MBA admissions, it’s not a given any more.
Seattle and San Francisco Mayors Talk Homelessness at Seattle University
On January 11, 2017, Seattle University welcomed San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to discuss the issue of homelessness on the west coast. Both Seattle and San Francisco have been beset by a severe homeless crisis and the mayors hoped that, by coming together, they could share their plans to help keep people off the streets. Continue reading…
USD Appoints New Director of its Supply Chain Management Institute
The Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) in the University of San Diego School of Business has appointed Mary Long as Managing Director. Long succeeds Joel Sutherland—appointed leader of the SCMI in 2011—and is the former Vice President of Logistics and Network Planning at Domino’s Pizza. Continue reading…
Washington D.C. Marketing MBAs
When you think of Washington D.C., the first thought is most likely politics, but that’s not all there is to the city. D.C. is also one of the best places in the U.S. to find a job in marketing. According to a report in Forbes, Washington D.C. is among the top cities for jobs as a marketing manager, marketing coordinator and online marketing manager.
One of the reasons for D.C.’s marketing focus includes the many marketing firms and enterprises that call the city home. These companies require creative professionals to fill their many open positions, and Marketing MBAs can quickly and easily snag any of these openings.
And the good news for these MBAs is that they have many schools to choose from to earn an MBA in marketing. Five out of the six graduate schools in the D.C. area offer a concentration in marketing, and at a few of the schools, electives aren’t all that are available. At McDonough, MBAs can also participate in a consumer research institute, and at the Smith School, they can participate in a Behavioral Lab.
So, what does it look like to earn an MBA in Marketing in Washington D.C.? We’ve outlined the top five programs. Continue reading…
100% Job Placement for Stevens Institute of Technology Class of ’16
Stevens Institute of Technology’s School of Business recently revealed exciting news about the class of 2016.
In a new press release, the school officially announced that every member of the recently graduated class either landed a job or was accepted into the graduate program of their choice.
MBA Hiring Projections: It’s Time To Go To Business School
If you’re growing weary of all the MBA data forms and essays and interviews and anxiety—keep your eyes on the prize! That light at the end of the tunnel? Well, recent hiring projections from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) suggests it just keeps getting brighter.
Each November, GMAC conducts a short year-end poll of employers, asking them to reflect on what business school graduate hiring actually looked like that year and what they anticipate hiring to look like in the year ahead. GMAC’s most recent Year-End Poll of Employers Report, released yesterday, paints a promising picture of hiring trends for upcoming crops of graduating MBAs.
“We continue to see optimism—companies are still optimistic about the future, and they are expressing that in their desire to hire business school graduates,” says GMAC Director of Research Gregg Schoenfeld, one of the report’s author. “The overall message here is that it is a good time to go to business school and, from prospective candidates’ perspectives, it’s a good time to move forward on that goal to apply.”
Indeed, nearly eight out of every 10 employers (79 percent) say they expect to hire MBA graduates in 2017. That’s up from the 68 percent who hired MBAs in 2016. Of those planning to hire MBAs in 2017, almost as many (78 percent) say they plan to hire as many or more MBAs as they did the year before.
Not only do more employers expect to welcome MBAs into their ranks—the majority plan to pay them more as well. More than half—58 percent—said they expect to increase starting salaries for MBAs in 2017 at or above the rate of inflation. Another 40 percent report that they will maintain 2016 salary levels.
Explaining this bullishness, in part, is employers’ confidence in the value MBA graduates bring. In the most recent poll, 96 percent of responding recruiters said that hiring recent business school graduates creates value for their companies. And 71 percent cite bringing on MBAs and non-MBA business master’s graduates as a priority in their hiring plans.
GMAC’s 2016 Year-End Employer Poll surveyed 167 recruiters representing 140 companies in the United States and 26 other countries around the globe. Among the respondents were 36 companies in the Fortune 500, including 21 Fortune 100 firms. The majority of respondents—71 percent—were U.S. companies, which is typical for this survey, according to GMAC’s Schoenfeld.
The good news extends beyond MBAs—in fact, more employers plan to hire new employees in each candidate type they were asked about than they did in 2016. This includes candidates with master’s in accounting and management, as well as other business master’s, non-business master’s, bachelor’s and experienced business hires. Roughly a third (31 percent) expect to hire candidates with master’s degrees in management (31 percent) and accounting (29 percent).
Source: GMAC 2016 Year-End Employer Poll Report
Top Finance MBAs in San Francisco
When it comes to business, San Francisco is probably one of the first cities that comes to mind when one thinks of entrepreneurship or information technology. Nonetheless, students looking to pursue an advanced degree in business below the Golden Gate Bridge have a number of paths to choose.
Every startup needs someone who can crunch the numbers, and that’s why MBAs with a finance background can find endless opportunities out west. If you’re looking to pursue a Finance MBA in San Francisco, we’ve rounded up some of the best programs to get your finance career underway.
Edward S. Ageno School of Business – Golden Gate University
The Edward S. Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University gives students the opportunity to earn an MBA with a concentration in finance. This analytical graduate concentration helps MBAs to prepare themselves for a wide range of careers- from consulting to corporate management and more. Through the study of finance, these MBA students will gain the skills necessary to maintain the financial well-being of their organization in a competitive global market. The unique approach to a finance education at GGU involves a combination of theoretical study with hands-on experience, utilizing the university’s real-life case studies and state-of-the-art computer labs to give each student a strong business foundation.
MBAs concentrating in finance will still have the opportunity to advance their general business and leadership skills through other aspects of the MBA program, including interaction with a highly experienced faculty made up of business professionals. Since the establishment of the MBA program, GGU has been a leader in providing flexible education opportunities for students to earn their degree at their own pace.
Haas School of Business – UC Berkeley
The finance group at Berkeley-Haas aims to be at the center of the business world within entrepreneurship, finance and technology. Through strong investment banking roots, the program focuses on a range of fields, from healthcare/biotech to seed investing and innovation financing. The finance curriculum at Haas includes three main streams: Corporate Finance, Asset Management and Entrepreneurial Finance. MBA students also have the option of taking additional quantitative courses from the university’s Master of Financial Engineering Program.
Students earning an MBA in finance at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business have the chance to join an extensive network of Haas alumni in financial centers around the country. With the support of alumni and the state-of-the art finance education at Haas, students have moved on to full-time jobs at companies like Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management
The MBA program at UC Davis allows students to create a customized educational experience ta a top ranked school. The full-time MBA, which has placed as a top 50 MBA program by U.S. News & World Report for 21 consecutive years, focuses on experiential learning, technical skills and leadership training. The Davis MBA environment is based on collaboration and developing relationships with both fellow students as well as a world-class faculty.
UC Davis offers a number of self-guided concentrations including Finance/Accounting, the “study of how financial assets are created, traded and valued.” The finance concentration at Davis allows students to focus on either corporate finance or investment management. Finance MBAs at Davis have pursued career paths in a wide variety of fields, including insurance, investment banking, security analysis and portfolio management.
University of San Francisco School of Management
The full-time MBA at USF is an immersive 22-month program, focused on delivering world-class content from an experienced faculty. With small classes of just 20-30 students and a diverse student body from around the world, the MBA at USF focuses on each student’s career goals and the best way to achieve them.
Students in the full-time and part-time MBA programs at USF can choose to focus on either a Corporate Finance or Financial Services path. Each elective within this program serves to guide and promote success in the student’s chosen course.
Top MBA Recruiters: Johnson and Johnson
One of the largest and most recognizable names in international pharmaceutical and consumer health products, Johnson & Johnson is also one of the biggest MBA recruiters in the country. Continue reading…
MBA Preview Day at Cranfield School of Management
January 14, 2017, kicks off the Cranfield MBA season with the first MBA Preview Day at the Cranfield School of Management. These Preview Days offer MBA candidates an opportunity to spend a whole day immersed in Cranfield’s culture and atmosphere. Attendees take part in a case study, attend a sample lecture, meet current students, learn from program directors, engage with the career development team, and make contact with alumni. It’s a full day experience that gives MBA candidates insight into anything and everything Cranfield.
MBA Preview Day Dates
The January 14th MBA Preview Day is just the first of the year. Seven more Preview Days will be held throughout 2017 starting with one every, other month and ending with one a month starting in September. The event dates are as follows:
- January 14, 2017
- March 4, 2017
- May 20, 2017
- July 22, 2017
- September 9, 2017
- October 14, 2017
- November 11, 2017
- December 2, 2017
Attending the Event
Attending an MBA Preview Day event is easy. The cost is free; all candidates have to do is get to the Cranfield University campus. The campus is located between London, Oxford and Cambridge, in the heart of the UK. Parking on campus is also free, and the distance from the London Luton Airport is only 22 miles.
As for staying overnight, MBA candidates from out of town can book en suite accommodation on the campus for easy walking distance to all lecture rooms and facilities. To make an inquiry about booking, contact the Cranfield Management Development Centre.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in earning an MBA from the Cranfield School of Management is welcome to attend. It’s most recommended for potential MBA candidates who desire an on-campus experience that replicates a day-in-the-life of a Cranfield MBA. The day will provide attendees with a much more in-depth look at the full-time and part-time MBA programs compared to what’s available online or in the brochure.
To register to attend an MBA Preview Day and to learn more, visit the website.
Discover How the Smith School Promotes Women in Business
What were more than 200 Girl Scouts doing at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business? They were attending Cookie College, of course!
On December 10, 2016, more than 225 Brownies and Juniors from kindergarten to fifth grade headed to the Robert Smith School of Business to learn about the business of selling cookies. “The girls learned life skills like goal setting and money management that will help them in all aspects of life,” Sara Tyler, program specialist at the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, said in a news release. “It sets them up for life.”
The girls also received additional benefits, such as learning about higher education and meeting female role models. It was an empowering event that was women-led and girl-attended, and it was all a part of the Robert Smith School of Business’ broader initiative: 50/50 by 2020. Continue reading…
Commerce College Ranked As Top Value MBA
The Texas A&M University – Commerce College of Business recently named a top value among both undergraduate and graduate business degrees.
MIT Sloan 2016 Employment Report Reveals Slipping Salaries
The MIT Sloan School of Management, late last week, released its 2016 Employment Report for MBAs, revealing slightly slipping salaries year over year and slightly lower percentages of graduates heading into consulting and technology than in prior years. The pharmaceutical/healthcare industry drew the third largest percentage of graduates—5.8 percent—knocking investment banking out of the top three for the first time—perhaps ever. Investment banks drew just 4.7 percent of the 2016 class, down from 6.1 percent last year, 6.8 percent in 2014 and 8.1 in 2013.
As it has for several years running, consulting snapped up the most MIT Sloan grads this past year, 30.5 percent, but that represents a second consecutive year of decline, from 33.9 in 2014 and 32.1 in 2015. The technology sector drew almost as many graduates as consulting—29.3 percent of the class. That was down slightly from 2015’s 30.7 percent, but an increase over 2014’s 26.1 percent and significantly up from the 19.2 percent that went into tech in 2013.
McKinsey and Amazon Compete with Founders’ Dreams
In terms of absolute numbers, more MIT Sloan ’16 MBAs headed off to work for McKinsey than any other company—26, or 6.6 percent of the entire class. Amazon was second, luring 23 recent grads. Falling right between these two top hiring firms were the 24 graduates not seeking employment because they were starting their own businesses, down slightly from last year’s 28 founders. Representing 6.1 percent of the graduating class this year (and 7 percent last year), the ranks of entrepreneurial founders at MIT Sloan rival schools like Harvard Business School, where founders made up 6.8 percent of the most recent class. But they still trail Stanford Graduate School of Business, with its whopping 15 percent of 2016 graduates who started their own ventures upon graduation.
The other consulting giants—Bain and Boston Consulting Group—drew the next largest contingents of recent grads, 17 and 14 respectively. Then came tech firms Microsoft and Google, snapping up nine and eight a piece. Bank of America Merrill Lynch was the sole investment bank named among Sloan’s top hirers in 2016, employing five recent grads.
Salaries Hover at or Below Prior Year Levels
As for how much money Sloan grads are bringing home, the median base salary for 2016 grads remained at 2015 levels, $125,000. The mean base salary for graduates heading into what MIT Sloan breaks out as service industries—consulting, software/internet, investment banking/brokerage, retail, private equity/venture capital, investment management, diversified financial services and media/entertainment—was $126,841, down slightly from the prior year’s $127,601. Grads heading into manufacturing industries—including pharmaceutical/healthcare, computers/electronics, consumer products, automotive/aerospace, oil/energy, telecommunications and transportation/equipment/defense—claimed a mean starting salary of $120,696, down from last year’s $123,416.
Fewer students—66.1 percent—reported signing bonuses in 2016 than the 75.3 percent who reported them in 2015. But 2016 saw a rise in the prevalence and amount of other guaranteed comp. This year, 22.1 percent of graduates reported receiving other guaranteed compensation, with a median of $23,401. The year before, only 18.8 percent expected other guaranteed compensation and the median was lower at $20,500.
The highest starting salary of the Class of 2016—$200,000—went to a student entering what MIT Sloan categorizes as “Manufacturing, Other,” explaining in a footnote that other refers to manufacturing, telecommunications, and transportation/equipment/defense. The lowest, $50,000, went to a grad heading into the retail industry.
MIT Sloan breaks out signing bonuses not by industry but by function. The highest signing bonus for this most recent group of grads was $77,000, awarded to a graduate who is now working in product management/development. The median signing bonus varied depending on function, with leadership development/general management/consulting/marketing/operations roles coming in around the $25,000 mark but investment banking and “finance, other” (including corporate finance, finance operations, treasury and M&A) reporting median bonuses of $49,000 and $47,500 respectively. The median other guaranteed compensation, meanwhile, was $19,500, ranging from $100 at the low end to $89,380 at the upper limit.
Tech Tops Consulting for Second Year Running in Drawing Sloan Interns
A look at where MIT Sloan Class of 2017 MBA students chose to intern shows technology holding the greatest sway, with 29 percent of students heading to tech firms for the summer. This is down from 2015, when 33.2 percent headed into tech for their internships, but it still outdistances the consulting industry, which this past summer drew 21.9 percent. Unlike with full-time jobs, investment banking held onto the third spot in terms of attracting interns, drawing 8.1 percent of the class. Pharma/healthcare, which beat out investment banking in terms of full-time positions, attracted 7.4 percent.
Salaries for summer interns at Sloan edged upward slightly depending on the industry. For students interning in service industries, the median monthly pay was $8,000, no change from the summer before. But the mean monthly pay moved up to $8,633, from $7,771. For students interning in manufacturing industries, the median monthly salary stayed constant at $7,200, but the mean monthly salary dipped from $7,102 last year to $6,871 for the most recent crop of interns.
Timing of Job Offers, Reason for Accepting Jobs
In terms of the timing of job offers, 88.7 percent of MIT Sloan 2016 grads had job offers at the time of graduation, down from 91.5 percent the year before. But by three months out from graduation, 95.3 percent had offers, pretty much on par with the prior year’s 95.6 percent.
Source: MIT Sloan 2016 MBA Employment Report
A little dip in salaries may be no big deal for MIT Sloan grads, according to an additional set of metrics shared in the school’s employment reports. Unlike many peer schools, MIT Sloan includes statistics on why graduates accepted the jobs they did. Far and away the most important factor contributing to what job Sloanies accepted was potential for growth, cited by 37.5 percent of graduates. Job function was the reason reported by 14.8 percent, followed by company culture, cited by 13.4 percent, and then industry, named by 11.7 percent. Far fewer Sloanies accepted the jobs they did because of firm prestige (8.2 percent), job content (5.3 percent), location (4.9 percent), compensation (2.1 percent) or commitment to sustainability (1.4 percent).
View the complete MIT Sloan 2016 MBA Employment Report here.
This article was edited and republished with permissions from Clear Admit.
A Closer Look: Marketing MBAs in New York City
MBAs who decide to specialize in marketing have a wealth of options in a data-driven world. Analytics, social media and the ever evolving power of branding have permeated our daily experience, opening doors for graduates that didn’t exist even a decade ago.
For prospective Marketing MBAs, the New York metro area is clearly a top destination. The city holds endless possibilities as one of the world’s epicenters of commerce and culture, and an education there will yield a network that is beyond comparison. Following is a look at some of the options if a marketing MBA in the New York region is on your radar.
How An MBA Helped A Kellstadt Alum Make It At McDonald’s
A recent post on the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business website highlights the achievement of alum Michael Friedrich (MBA ’95). Friedrich is one example of a graduate who has benefited from the business school’s relationship with the business community. Continue reading…
