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Top 10 Companies for MBA Marketing Grads
It’s true that choosing the right MBA program to attend can be an agonizing process. Unfortunately, two years later, the process starts all over again when you have to choose where you’ll get a job. Continue reading…
Best Global MBA Programs for People Who Love to Travel
Sometimes choosing an MBA program is as simple as deciding you want to rub shoulders with Wall Street executives at The Wharton School. But what about when you’re looking to make international connections and travel? Choosing the top global/international MBA program isn’t quite as simple as selecting a top-tier U.S. School. Continue reading…
Organization Overview: Women for Hire
Though women are more educated than men (40.7% of women in the workforce have a Bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 36.4% of men), they also have a higher unemployment rate (5.1% VS 4.9%), according to the United States Department of Labor. On top of that, on average, women earn just 81.2% of the salary that a man would make in the same occupation. And that’s exactly why organizations such as Women For Hire exist and why they are so vital. Continue reading…
Top MBA Recruiters: Procter and Gamble
When it comes to consumer goods, there aren’t too many companies bigger than Procter and Gamble (P&G). Founded by two Brits—William Procter and James Gamble—in 1837, P&G’s products include cleaning agents and personal care products, such as Pampers, Tide, Gillette, Old Spice, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Wella and Pantene. At one point, the company’s products included foods and beverages as well, such as Pringles. The company’s headquarters are in Cincinnati, OH. Continue reading…
Why the MBA Generalist Beats the Specialized MBA
Heading to business school brings up a lot of questions, including the biggest one, “What type of graduate degree should I earn?” Should you go back to school for two years to earn a generic MBA, or should you pursue a specialized MBA or a Master’s in Finance? Continue reading…
Best MBA Internships in Atlanta
Home to peach trees as far as the eye can see, ATliens who often hide in plain sight, an international airport that boasts the world’s busiest passenger traffic, and a thriving entertainment mecca Black Filmmaker Foundation President Warrington Hudlin compared to a “black Hollywood” in a recent New York Times article, Hotlanta’s cultural and industrial narrative is rapidly changing from the simpler days as fizzy Coca-Cola country. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: Non-Profit Manager
Sure, it’s fair to say that the finance and consulting industries are the most popular for business school grads. In fact, these two industries lead the top-10 industry preferences for recently graduated MBAs. But what about non-profits and social enterprises—where do they rank? While some assume that an MBA and working for a non-profit do not go hand in hand, that’s not the case. An MBA can be your ticket to the position of non-profit manager if you play your cards right. Continue reading…
Top MBA Recruiters: Deloitte
If there’s one thing that every MBA grad has in common, it’s the desire for a great job after graduation. While that concept is different in execution for each individual, there’s no doubt that Deloitte would top the list. It was just named by LinkedIn as the 13th most sought after company to work for. Continue reading…
Smith School Professor Chimes in On Recent Tax Court Ruling
According to the Wall Street Journal, a recent tax court overruling of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) marks “a big win for all MBA students”, in a decision that “should embolden more students enrolled in MBA programs across the country to deduct their tuition — especially if they are getting an executive MBA.” But Samuel Handwerger, an accounting professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, doesn’t necessarily agree with the Journal’s sentiment. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: Information Security Analyst
Many of the hot MBA jobs we cover here at MetroMBA focus on the intersection between business and tech. As technology advances, the business world needs to find new ways to harness this tech to automate, analyze and protect a company, its assets and intellectual property. One such job is the Information Security Analyst. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: Management Analyst
If you’re that person who’s always been able to look at a problem and find the most efficient solution, then a career as a Management Analyst might be for you. And good news, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for Management Analysts looks bright. Between 2014 and 2024 the field is expected to grow by 14% (much faster than average). But before you make the change, what does a career as a Management Analyst look like? Continue reading…
Biz Degree Faceoff: MBA vs MIB
For all you future financial movers and shakers, choosing the right program is more than just a simple matter of preference—it’s about maximizing the journey so you’re ready to hit the ground running once you reach your final destination.
MIT Sloan Student Develops Innovative VR Theater Venture
MIT Sloan published an article this week in which Amy MacMillan Bankson talked to Maskerade founder Riley Clubb, MBA ’17. Continue reading…
3 Tips to Achieve Smooth Family Business Succession
Two thirds of all private sector firms in the UK are family businesses. In fact, family businesses make up over half of the UK GDP and 40% of private sector employment. Unfortunately, less than half of those companies continue past the first generation. That’s why Dr. Steffi Hussels, a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Cranfield School of Management, decided to discuss family business success in a recent article. Continue reading…
UTA Professor Publishes Research on Return Policies to Help Businesses Increase Sales
A professor at the University of Texas at Arlington – College of Business recently conducted a meta-analysis of retail return policies, discovering that some policies may actually increase sales and lower returns.
Research from Rice Professor Aims to Reduce Corporate Fraud
Robert Hoskisson, professor of management at the Rice University – Jones Graduate School of Business recently published a paper proposing an idea to predict financial fraud.
Choosing the Right MBA Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
There’s no doubt that clubs and extracurriculars can help you get into b-school. They’re an excellent way to beef up your application so that you stand out in the crowd; but what about once you get into your MBA program? Does that mean you don’t have to worry about all those “extras” anymore?
Not even close. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: Master Data Management
There are some fields and industries that sound pretty lame, and others that just sound cool — Master Data Management is one of those that sounds pretty interesting. But what does a career in Master Data Management mean, and what will a job in that field require? Continue reading…
