Online MBA Programs in Los Angeles
When you need the ultimate in flexibility for your MBA degree, then you want an online MBA. Online courses allow you to complete your education from anywhere in the world. That means that if you have to head out of town for work, you don’t have to stop your MBA. Or if you want to attend an MBA program that’s not near your home or office, an online MBA is the perfect option.
And if you’re not sure about completing your entire MBA online, there are many flex/hybrid MBA options. These MBAs allow students to spend a minimum amount of time on campus—typically about one weekend a month of four days a quarter—while the rest of the program is delivered in an online format. Hybrid MBAs offer the most flexibility alongside the best learning experience.
So, what if you’re interested in an hybrid or online MBA in Los Angeles? Do you have any options? Yes! You have quite a few, though most are hybrid MBA options. Continue reading…
Pepperdine Announces AEG Partnership, Offers New MBA
In an expansive new move, Pepperdine University has announced a partnership with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) that will create classrooms in the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
The home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings (which AEG has a 50 percent ownership stake in) will house new course programs that are directed to students pursuing careers in sports management.
“Internship programs, industry conferences and other educational events also will be created together,” writes Los Angeles Times reporter Rosanna Xia. “And Pepperdine will establish MBA opportunities for AEG employees interested in furthering their education.”
Jon Werbeck, vice president of AEG Global Partnerships spoke on the recent announcement, saying, “AEG will help Pepperdine build out a strategic, educational stronghold in the heart of Los Angeles’ preeminent downtown entertainment district, L.A. Live, while AEG will get a hand in sourcing, growing and supporting the next generation of sports and entertainment business professionals.”
“Pepperdine understood the vision and the mutual benefits to really build something special and unique that nobody has ever done in this capacity,” Werbeck says. “Cultivating educational opportunities is one of the ways we like to give back to the fans and neighborhoods that support us.”
“Working together, we are excited to develop this one-of-a-kind platform.”
Provost Rick Marrs also notes that through the new partnership, with courses officially beginning in 2017, the school is establishing certifications, masters and additional MBA programs. Guest lectures and an educational series focusing on business in the NHL are also said to be in the works.
Click here to read the entire Los Angeles Times article and check out our guide for Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Management.
Diversity and Inclusion at USC Marshall
There’s no doubt that interacting with classmates is one of the best parts about attending an MBA program. That’s because when you surround yourself with excellence, you can’t help but excel yourself. And that’s definitely true at the USC Marshall MBA program. Not only are all Marshall MBA candidates top-tier, but they also arrive with a diversity of ideas and opinions that truly enrich the entire experience. In fact, according to the most recent class profile, 32 percent of the MBA class is composed of women, 32 percent are from outside of the U.S. and 13 percent are underrepresented minorities. Continue reading…
No Work Experience Required MBAs in Los Angeles
An MBA is a great way to improve your skills and increase your job prospects. Unfortunately, at most MBA programs you only receive the benefits after earning at least two years of professional work experience. It’s a catch-22, but it serves the purpose of diversifying classes and providing more insight into discussions.
However, we know there are situations where work experience isn’t possible or desired. In those cases, the following MBA programs in Los Angeles don’t require work experience to get admitted. Continue reading…
Los Angeles MBA Programs without GMAT/GRE Requirements
Applying for an MBA program is an involved process. You have to fill out the application, write essays, ace an interview, develop a “killer” resume, and ask for stellar letters of recommendation. It’s a more involved process than any job application or interview and how well you do can affect your life and job prospects for years to come. Worse yet, most programs also require the GMAT or GRE, increasing your workload and stress exponentially. Continue reading…
LA Startups: More Than Just South of Silicon Valley
It’s tough growing in the shadow of a startup oasis, even if you find yourself living in the Southern California sun.
Los Angeles may sit a few hundred miles south of Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Metro, and it’s fertile land of tech culture and entrepreneurship, but The City of Angels is actually, in it’s own right, a hub for up-and-coming tech startups. Continue reading…
