Online MBA Programs in Houston
There’s something to be said for living, working and going to school in Houston. According to the 2013 Annual Cost of Living Index, Houston has the third lowest overall cost of living among the nation’s most populous metros. As for housing prices, those are also 36.6 percent below average. And when it comes to higher education, last year more than 403,300 students were enrolled in higher education in the Houston area, and more than 71,700 degrees and certificates were awarded for the 2013-14 year.
So, there’s no doubt that Houston is a great place to live, work, and learn but what about if you can’t make a move to Houston or you can’t take time off of your job to earn an MBA? What then?
There’s good news. There are two MBA programs in Houston that offer an online study option for the ultimate in flexibility. And to help you make the best decision on where to go to school, we’ve outlined the top online MBAs below. Continue reading…
Startup Aggieland Welcomes MBA Venture Challenge Competitor as New Client
ResponderX, a recent competitor at the Texas A&M University – Mays Business School’s MBA Venture Challenge has been admitted as the latest client company at Startup Aggieland.
No GMAT/GRE Required at These Houston MBA Programs
There’s a lot of work that goes into your MBA application. Not only do you have to write individual essays for each school and tailor your resume, but you also have to get letters of recommendation and perform well in an interview. And for those bad test-takers, there’s one other element that can leave you in a cold sweat—the GMAT/GRE.
Let’s be brutally honest. Prepping for the GMAT/GRE is stressful and tiring. Who has time to spend hours each week reading a textbook and taking practice exams? For many, it’s a nightmarish process that makes the prospect of getting an MBA a lot less attractive. Even worse, some of the top schools expect GMAT scores above 715 according to U.S. News. But there is good news.
Not every school requires the GMAT or GRE. In fact, six schools in Houston, Texas offer MBA program admission without the test. So, if the idea of testing makes you want to hide in a corner and never come out again, consider applying to one of these schools instead. Continue reading…
Mays Business and A&M Athletics Team Up
The Texas A&M University – Mays Business School recently announced the launch of the Leading Executive Program, which will give students a unique look into Texas A&M Athletics to help them rise to today’s business challenges.
Mays Faculty Honored By SEC Leadership Conference
Texas A&M University – Mays Business School marketing professor Mark Houston has been selected to participate in the 2016-17 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP).
Mays Moves up in New Ranking from U.S. News & World Report
In the latest U.S. News & World Report (2016) “Best Business Schools” rankings of graduate business schools, the Full-Time MBA program at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School moved up in the ranks. Mays found itself in the top ten among public universities, pulling in to 9th place and tying with University of Minnesota. Among all U.S. schools, Mays placed 27th overall tying with University of Minnesota and Vanderbilt University. Continue reading…
