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Top UK Finance Leaders Address the Effects of Brexit on MBA Education
MBAs at the UK’s top programs, including London Business School, Imperial College, and Oxford University’s Saïd Business School will no doubt feel the effects of Brexit.
Not only could students’ future job prospects be affected, but also their application processes and access to research, once they do gain acceptance. Continue reading…
How to Choose the Right MBA Program For You
Let’s say you’ve decided to go back to school for your MBA. You’ve already made the most difficult decision, right? Unfortunately, no. Choosing to get your MBA is just the first step. The hardest decision is choosing which business schools to apply to. Continue reading…
Industry Spotlight: Government in Washington, DC
Industry is one of the essential variables that shapes and defines the culture of any American city. What would life in New York look like without Wall Street? LA without Hollywood? Houston without oil? And, of course, Washington, DC without the Federal Government?
Meet DePaul’s New Economics Chair, Anthony Krautmann
Anthony Krautmann has been teaching economics at DePaul for over thirty years, but now has a new role at the Kellstadt School of Business — Department of Economics chair. In addition to teaching, the sports economics and microeconomics expert will be responsible for leading the department and for promoting teaching excellence, research and service.
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Weighing the Costs and Benefits of an MBA
At one point or another, almost every business professional asks the question, “Should I get an MBA?”
It’s a valid question. Standing out in a crowd of businessmen isn’t always easy. An MBA can give you a leg up against the competition and help you land the job of your dreams; at least that’s the claim.
But does it really work? Is an MBA worth the time, cost, and effort required? The question is simple, but the answer can be complicated. Continue reading…
Professor Profile: Adam Grant, Wharton
When attending Ivy league schools like The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, students are guaranteed to have professors with impressive resumes leading lectures and projects. One such professor at Wharton is Adam Grant, 34, who is a New York Times best-selling author as well as the youngest tenured professor at the renowned business school. Continue reading…
Chicago MBA Programs without GMAT and GRE Requirements
If you are applying for an MBA program, it’s likely that you are already a working professional with a busy schedule. Simply finding time to write personal essays, prepare your resume and pursue recommendation letters while working full-time can feel like an impossible challenge.
In addition, many MBA programs require students to submit scores for the GMAT or GRE exams, a test which can require more than 102 hours of preparation to score in the highest percentile.
Best MBA Blogs
Welcome to our list of the best MBA blogs. In this list we’ve chosen to focus on student/alumni-run program blogs, i.e. not admissions dept blogs. The blogs are presented in alphabetical order. Enjoy! Continue reading…
Medical Company Takes Top Prize at Robinson Business Plan Competition
The Georgia State University – J. Mack Robinson College of Business recently hosted its annual business plan competition, presenting first prize of $20,000 to VasoCorp.
Should MBAs Become Sales Managers?
Perform a Google search for the query, “MBA and Sales Management” and you’ll find dozens of articles claiming that sales and MBAs don’t mix. The reports argue that sales people are born, not made. However, that’s not entirely the truth. Continue reading…
Top Employers in the San Francisco Bay Area
While it’s no secret that the Bay Area’s climbing job market is one of the country’s richest destinations for MBAs, recent news from global consulting firm A.T. Kearney only strengthens this fact. San Francisco recently received the title of the world’s leading international city, in a tie with London.
Poised at the forefront of the United States’ knowledge-based economy, the top employers in the San Francisco Bay Area offer a wide landscape of opportunity for those who wish to put their MBA degrees to work.
Admissions Tip: How to Write a Résumé that Will Get You In
Your résumé is not only an important component of your MBA application, it’s also a great place to start when crafting your overall positioning strategy. This document forces one to distill a candidacy into a concise summary, focusing on key aspects and themes. With that in mind, here are a few simple tips to get you started: Continue reading…
MBA Veterans Find Jobs Thanks to the MBA Veterans Network
Veterans and business school go hand-in-hand. While it might not be the most obvious connection, the truth is that military applicants tend to blow their competitors out of the water regarding experience, leadership skills, and other unique qualifications. Continue reading…
Schulich Celebrates 50 Years at Anniversary Gala
The Schulich School of Business just celebrated its 50th anniversary with a large Gala held on May 27th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. Alumni from all around the world came together for this sold-out event to honor the school. Continue reading…
Wharton Dual Degree MBA / VMD Students Receive Generous Opportunity
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) recently received a generous gift which will fund a new scholarship for students pursuing the MBA / VMD dual degree.
The Robert Marshak-Vernon Hill Scholarship Fund will benefit those who wish to combine animal science with entrepreneurship in order to further the cause of a secure global food supply.
Meet Dr. Jenny Darroch: Marketing Specialist & Professor at the Drucker School
An MBA program is only as good as its faculty. In fact, for many students, it’s the relationships that they’ll make with their professors, which will carry them far into the future. At Claremont Graduate University’s Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Graduate School of Management, Professor of Marketing Jenny Darroch, Ph.D. is more than just an exceptional professor; she’s a leader in marketing and innovation. Continue reading…
Bain & Company and MBAs: A Love Story
There’s no doubt that a career in consulting is a top draw for many MBA grads. The median pay for a management consultant in 2015 was $81,320 and for an MBA grad from a top school, that median pay jumps up to $120,000 (at least for Foster School grads).
Let’s face it; with starting median salaries in the low $100K and sign-on bonuses of $25k, it’s an attractive field. Continue reading…
MBAs and Google: How to Get an Inside Track
We all know about Google. We use it in our everyday lives to accomplish all sorts of tasks. Finding out what time the NBA Finals are on tonight, discovering a new recipe to cook, or learning more about an interview subject are all made possible thanks to the world’s most powerful and user friendly search engine.
But what about all the time, effort and business-savvy that goes into a company like Google? Plenty of that comes from new MBAs hired by Google each year. Continue reading…
