LBS MBA Creates Weather Prediction Tool for African Farmers
London Business School’s (LBS) MBA program is home to various launch points for social impact ventures, in particular through the Global Social Venture Competition.
MBA student Tom Vanneste participated in last year’s competition with his venture Kukua, which provides rural farmers in Africa with a weather prediction tool.
Carey MBA and Harlem Lacrosse Highlighted in Baltimore Sun Piece
Last time we discussed Jake Klein, a Carey Business School Flexible MBA student and co-founder of Harlem Lacrosse, his company was being featured in a national advertising campaign by Dick’s Sporting Goods. One year later, Harlem Lacrosse is still in the headlines. Continue reading…
New Dean Appointed at Kogod School of Business
According to a press release on the American University website, John T. Delaney has been appointed as the new dean of the Kogod School of Business effective July 18th. 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. Continue reading…
Liautaud Part-Time MBA Jumps In Latest Rankings
In a stunning improvement over last year’s list, UIC Liautaud’s Part-Time MBA program was ranked #78 by U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Graduate School Rankings. According to a press release on the UIC website, this was an impressive jump of more than 30 spots from the 2016 rankings.
What’s the Difference Between an MBA and Masters in Management (MIM)?
It’s no secret that this website focuses on MBA degrees — I mean, our name is MetroMBA for crying out loud. With that said, we like to give people options, so this post will focus on a different kind of graduate business degree: the Master in Management (MIM) degree. Aside from having an adorable acronym (you try saying MIM three times without smiling), this type of business degree is different from an MBA. How are an MBA and Masters in Management different? Let’s discuss. Continue reading…
The Right Laptops for MBA Students
Update: For a more recent look at the best laptops for business school students, check out our latest review.
Laptops for MBA Programs
While previous generations of b-school students needed only a notebook and some ledger paper for class, today’s MBA students have a dizzying array of technology available for their classroom needs. Should you invest in a new laptop for your classes, or will your current model hold up to the rigor of business classes? Your computer’s memory, operating system, and software can play a big part in your satisfaction and success as an MBA student. After all, no one wants to face the blue screen of death during a timed computer-based test.
To learn about most MBA programs’ requirements for computing power, and to find out what technology is not advised, here is a rundown of common tech recommendations from many different programs. Use these laptop tips to survive those finance courses, presentations, and online tests with confidence. Continue reading…
