5 San Diego Startups to Watch in 2016
There’s no doubt that San Diego is a great place to be if you’re a startup. It’s surrounded by excellent universities like USD and SDSU and bustling business. A recent success story was GoFundMe, which had a $600 million price tag when it went up for sale. But what are the new startups taking over San Diego? Continue reading…
West Chester Earns High Marks for Online MBA Program
West Chester University’s online MBA program earned its first ever ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s list of top schools.
The publication employs four criteria in its evaluation of programs. They are faculty training and credentials; student engagement; admissions selectivity; and student services and technology. Robert Morse, U.S. News’ chief data strategist pointed out that the rankings do not rely only on government data, but on analysis of “data specific to schools’ distance education program”.
Chapman Argyros School of Business Economists Analyze the Effect of Sports Venues on Cities
Economists from Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business recently commented on the St. Louis Rams return to Los Angeles.
The team’s homecoming will spark economic growth for a city that loves its pro teams, but doesn’t currently have one in the NFL.
DeGroote School Announces New Women’s Professional Network
Women at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business have a new professional networking opportunity. Unveiled in January 2016, the DeGroote Women’s Professional Network is a collective of professionals, faculty, community leaders, McMaster alumni, and students dedicated to the advancement of women in business and society. Continue reading…
Smith School MBA Ranked No. 22 in U.S. by Financial Times
The Financial Times released its 2016 rankings of the best full-time program available to prospective MBAs. The annual list looks at a school on a national level, as well as an international level. According to a press release, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business ranked as No. 22 in the nation and No. 51 in the world in 2016. Continue reading…
The Best Time to Get an MBA: Part 2
Last week, in Part 1 of our Best Time to Get an MBA series, we talked about how work experience plays a large role in deciding when to get your MBA. However, it is of equal importance where you are currently in your career, and how the MBA can help you move forward. Continue reading…
