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Hot MBA Jobs: Information Security Analyst
Many of the hot MBA jobs we cover here at MetroMBA focus on the intersection between business and tech. As technology advances, the business world needs to find new ways to harness this tech to automate, analyze and protect a company, its assets and intellectual property. One such job is the Information Security Analyst. Continue reading…
Wilfrid Laurier to Launch a Sales Training Program
There’s a severe shortage of talented sales people not just in Canada but worldwide. In fact, Kitchener—a marketing startup in Ontario—has to bring in sales executives from as far as 4,500 kilometers away. According to a Talent Shortage Survey, companies all over the world claim that there’s a significant shortage of sales skills from senior executives to junior staff. Continue reading…
Coolest MBA Clubs for Students in New York
Aside from going to class — and in the case of folks seeking a Part-Time MBA, going to work — many prospective MBAs join clubs or student organizations. Students do so for a multitude of reasons.
Drucker School MBA Alum Appointed CFO of LA Youth Advocacy Agency
A Claremont Graduate University’s Drucker School of Management MBA alum has been named chief financial officer of Hillsides, a Los Angeles charity which places children into foster care. Continue reading…
2 Female EMBAs Win Scholarships from Saïd Business
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is committed to empowering the next generation of women leaders. To achieve their goal, they awarded two exceptional female candidates with scholarships to help support their career goals. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: Management Analyst
If you’re that person who’s always been able to look at a problem and find the most efficient solution, then a career as a Management Analyst might be for you. And good news, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for Management Analysts looks bright. Between 2014 and 2024 the field is expected to grow by 14% (much faster than average). But before you make the change, what does a career as a Management Analyst look like? Continue reading…
SMU Cox Alumna Offers Advice for MBA Applicants
Kari Strickland, an alumna from the Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business, discussed her MBA experience on aMBAssador, the official blog of TheMBATour.com.
GA Tech Alum Named New Director of TI:GER Program at Scheller College
The Georgia Institute of Technology – Scheller College of Business has named Robert Gemmell, BSEE 1979, MSEE 1980, as the new executive director of the Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results (TI:GER) program.
Biz Degree Faceoff: MBA vs MIB
For all you future financial movers and shakers, choosing the right program is more than just a simple matter of preference—it’s about maximizing the journey so you’re ready to hit the ground running once you reach your final destination.
Top Employers in the Boston Metro
Whether you’re pursuing your MBA in Boston, or planning a relocation there during or after you earn your degree, the city’s job market bursts with opportunity.
Statistics published recently by Boston College’s Carroll School of Management show that the average total compensation for an MBA grad topped $100,000, with a majority of hiring taking place within the financial services industry. Here is a look at some of Boston’s hottest jobs in that field, along with several others.
John Delaney Officially Steps Into Role as Kogod Dean
Back in April, we reported that John Delaney had been appointed as the newest dean of the Kogod School of Business. He officially stepped into his new role on July 18, 2016. Delaney was previously employed at the University of Pittsburgh where he was a professor and Dean of the Katz Graduate School of Business from 2006 to 2015.
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Alumni Spotlight: Janine DiPaula Stevens, MBA ’01, Sellinger School of Business
Janine DiPaula Stevens, MBA ’01 graduated from Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business in ’01. Continue reading…
6 Best Companies to Intern for in Philadelphia
Ah, Philadelphia: birthplace of independence, brotherly love, and the cheesesteak. Philly is also home to plenty of noteworthy companies and internship opportunities for MBA students across the region and country. According to Glassdoor.com, Philly made the list of top 20 cities in the country for internship openings. Continue reading…
Alliant School of Management Appoints New Dean
Formerly the MBA program director at the Alliant School of Management at Alliant International University, Rachna Kumar Ph.D. has been appointed the school’s new dean. Kumar has been a professor at Alliant since 1997 and was responsible for developing and launching Alliant’s successful online MBA program. Now, she’s bringing that same experience to the school as dean, announced the San Diego Business Journal. Continue reading…
Ivey MBA Shares His Keys to Success
“It’s easy to lose yourself in an MBA,” Graham Matthews, a current MBA student at Ivey Business School, told The Globe and Mail. He went on to say that getting his MBA has shaken the foundation of his worldview. Before going back to school, he knew what he wanted and felt a sense of clarity about himself, but the MBA experience instantly changed everything. Continue reading…
Foster School MBA Offers Outstanding Value
There’s no reason a top MBA program can’t be affordable. While the average MBA student debt exceeds $100,000 for many top-ranked schools, that’s not the case at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. MBA graduates from the Foster School can expect just $35,104 in debt; that’s over $3,000 less than last year. And that lower debt doesn’t mean less opportunity. Foster grads have one of the highest job placement rates and highest salaries, averaging 95.6% in employment and $118,405 in earnings. Continue reading…
Society Overview: Ascend NAAMBA for Pan-Asian MBAs
Over the next 40 years, the Pan-Asian population in the U.S. is expected to triple and reach 40 million individuals. What’s surprising is that only 18% of Fortune 500 companies have Pan-Asian members on their boards, and Pan-Asian men and women account for only 1.8% of the 1,214 Fortune 100 board seats. So, it’s no wonder that there are organizations dedicated to helping Pan-Asians succeed in North America. One of the most prestigious non-profit organizations, around since 2005, is Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders. Continue reading…
Top MBA Recruiters: Walt Disney Co.
When the Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl gets carried off the field in victory and glory, the sideline reporter always asks, “You and your teammates just won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do next?”
The athlete replies with the same classic phrase each year: “I’m going to Disneyland!” Continue reading…
