The FinTech MBA at NYU Stern
The finance industry has historically gone hand-in-hand with MBA degrees. Even as MBAs are becoming increasingly popular in other industries, finance is still the biggest MBA job sector and accounts for 22 percent of all MBA jobs, according to the 2014/15 QS TopMBA.com ‘Jobs and Salary Trends Report.’
While finance has always been a prominent staple of business school, it’s also been a bit of an “old-school” science. In recent years, the role of technology in business increased dramatically as computers, big data and business analysts have entered the arena. These developments have opened up new sectors and industries including FinTech. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: IT Manager / Director
As the lines between business and technology industries continue to blur, more and more information, computer and tech professionals are looking to business schools and MBA programs to achieve a leg up on the competition. An MBA with a focus on information technology (IT) is a great path to landing any number of tech-related jobs. One such position is that of the IT manager/director. Continue reading…
University of the People Offers Tuition Free Online MBA
Tuition for elite MBA programs regularly tops $120,000. Similiar to government and banking, American academia has been undergoing institutional shifts that have given rise to innovative approaches to education, particularly in the realm of distance learning. Continue reading…
Executives with an MBA: 5 Success Stories
A Look at the Numbers
Recently, MBA programs have received a lot of criticism. Many business leaders and experts have claimed that the necessity of an MBA to achieve success is a myth. However, while there are examples of successful people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg, who didn’t complete university, there are also many examples of compelling executives with an MBA. Continue reading…
Team of Smith School MBAs Win Consulting Competition
The Smith MBA Consulting Club recently hosted the final round of the fourth annual Cognizant Business Consulting Case Competition, which challenged competing teams of students to solve a health care, insurance or IT issue by creating a competitive advantage via “Code Halos.” According to a press release on the Smith School website, a team made up of four MBA students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business developed a health care management solution to win the top prize. Continue reading…
Benefits of Executive MBA Programs for Managers
There are many program options when it comes to choosing the right MBA. Depending on your work schedule and personal commitments, as well as your amount of professional working experience, a part-time or full-time program are both good options. Prospective MBA students also have the option to complete an Executive MBA program.
Executive MBA programs are designed for mid-level managers and executives who have five or more years of management experience. There are many benefits of completing an Executive MBA program rather than a regular part-time MBA as an experienced business manager. It is a great type of program for those looking to build upon the business skills they have learned over years of experience as well as a way to learn new skills and gain knowledge on new markets and strategies.
