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Why Should Americans Love Canadian MBA Programs?
It’s not because of the election outcome that American students should head to Canada for their MBA. For many, it should be because of diversity not only in the student body but also in the school’s programming, which often requires students to complete work in other countries. At least that’s one reason Alyssa King decided to leave Texas and go to the University of British Columbia for her MBA. “There’s quite a diverse group of professors here, and the class that they recruit is much more diverse than the classes I saw in the U.S.,” she told the Globe and Mail. Continue reading…
No Work Experience Required MBAs in Los Angeles
An MBA is a great way to improve your skills and increase your job prospects. Unfortunately, at most MBA programs you only receive the benefits after earning at least two years of professional work experience. It’s a catch-22, but it serves the purpose of diversifying classes and providing more insight into discussions.
However, we know there are situations where work experience isn’t possible or desired. In those cases, the following MBA programs in Los Angeles don’t require work experience to get admitted. Continue reading…
Toronto MBAs that DO NOT Require Work Experience
Getting into a top-notch MBA program is a huge undertaking. You have to ace your test scores, provide glowing academic transcripts, garner appropriate letters of recommendation, write intelligent essays and somehow impress the admissions office during an interview. It’s a daunting task to say the least. And it’s even more intimidating if you’re a recent bachelor’s grad with little to no work experience.
If you’re sweating over getting into an MBA program, we’re here to make your decision a little bit easier. We understand that it’s enough to sweat the GMAT/GRE, you don’t need to sweat a job too. So, to help simplify your application process, we’ve vetted the top Toronto MBA programs to find the ones that don’t require you to have work experience.
If you’re interested in more schools that don’t require work experience for their MBA programs then see our MBAs without work experience guide or our Canadian schools that don’t require work experience for their MBA programs page.
DeGroote School of Business – McMaster University
Work experience is required for all international applicants and for domestic applicants applying for the full-time MBA and accelerated MBA programs. Domestic applicants do not need work experience when applying to the co-op program. However, only one year of full-time, continuous work experience is required. Also, for graduates from a North American university, DeGroote will consider an undergrad co-op or internship placement (totaling 12 months) in place of work experience.
As for why DeGroote requires work experience, they feel that their students are most effective when they’re able to pull from their own professional experiences and background. It helps its MBAs to be able to contribute to group work and discussions.
Ivey Business School – Western University Canada
The full-time and accelerated MBA programs require a minimum of two years of work experience. However, don’t let that stop you. The key for Ivey is that they want MBA candidates who can contribute to the classroom experience and discussions with maturity and context. Also, Ivey admits that they will accept applications with slightly less than two years of work experience. So, if you’ve only worked for a year and a half, you can still apply.
Rotman School of Management – University of Toronto
At the Rotman School, while two years of work experience are recommended, there is no minimum requirement for the full-time MBA program. That means that recent undergraduates are more than welcome to apply. However, all applicants should be aware that the average full-time MBA candidate has 4.1 years of work experience. As for the part-time MBA program, applicants are required to have two years of experience and most students have at least six years behind their belt.
Schulich School of Business – York University
If you’re interested in attending Schulich, a minimum of two years of relevant post-degree full-time work experience is required. However, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck if you don’t have the necessary experience. The admission committee also accepts life experience. In special cases, you can apply for the MBA program is you have two years of experience volunteering overseas or you successfully completed a 2-year masters program. Also, co-ops or internships that were completed as a formal part of your degree, and noted in your transcript, can be counted for up to 12 months of work experience.
Ted Rogers School of Management – Ryerson University
While the Ted Rogers School requires two-years of work experience, there doesn’t appear to be a full-stop if you apply directly after undergrad. According to the school’s FAQ page, students can apply to the MBA program directly after undergrad, they just have to understand that preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of two years full-time work experience.
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Wilfrid Laurier University – Toronto Campus
If you’re a recent undergrad, the Lazaridis School can be a viable MBA of choice with no work experience, at least for those that decide to attend the full-time MBA program with co-op. For both domestic and international students, no work experience is required for the co-op and, in fact, the maximum amount of work experience allowed is two years (no exceptions). As for the full-time MBA program, two years of work experience is required and, unfortunately, part-time and summer employment does not count. However, the school will accept six co-op work terms during your undergrad.
So, to recap, for recent undergrads the best “no work experience” schools in Toronto are:
- The DeGroote School of Business does not require work experience for domestic co-op MBA applicants.
- The Rotman School of Management has NO work experience requirement for the full-time MBA.
- The Lazaridis School does not require work experience for domestic and international co-op MBA applicants.
5 Startups You Should Know in Atlanta
Startups are changing our lives and the world every day, and while areas like the Silicon Valley and Silicon Prairie are frequently named for their contributions to the startup world, these exciting changes are coming from cities across the United States.
If you are looking to pursue an MBA down south, it’s worth knowing about some of the top startup companies in great cities like Atlanta. Here, CEOs of top companies throughout the city have pledged their support to the growth and success of a thriving startup community.
Here are just a few of the top startups in Atlanta right now.
Salesfusion is an email and marketing automation platform that assists website creators in attracting visitors, creating marketing campaigns, scoring leads and analyzing web data—along with several other services.
Launched in 2015, SalesFusion has more than 400 customers and is backed by five leading venture capital firms. The company has also already received recognition for its fully integrated digital marketing platform, earning a place in Gartner’s coveted CRM Lead Management Quadrant.
Founded in 2014, Terminus is already considered one of the top providers of account-based marketing (ABM) tools. In December 2015, the company reached $1 million in annual recurring revenue.
Terminus offers ABM technologies ranging from identifying profitable micro-segments within a market to predictive analytics. The platform also allows companies to tailor their advertising messages across multiple digital channels.
Founded in 2011, TripLingo helps travelers stay safe and savvy during international trips. The TripLingo app offers tools such as local emergency information, an interactive phrasebook, a currency converter and a built-in WiFi dialer, which will allow travelers to make free international calls when connected to WiFi.
From its start with just five languages, TripLingo added more than a dozen new languages during the early years of the company, earning the app accolades, such as the “Business Travel Innovation of the Year” award from the Global Business Travel Association.
The outgrowth of frustration with the lack of coding projects for underrepresented perspectives in technology, Nuracode is a coding collective of African-American developers with a mission of designing tech products for a minority audience.
Created by Iziah Reid and Jovonni Pharr, Nuracode has already put out such exciting new apps as SayRoom—for deciphering the hidden emotions in voice messages—and Wavy—for delivering mixtapes of one’s favorite hip-hop artists to their phone.
Founded in 2011, Tunefruit aims to help musicians sell and license their music to new markets. The website allows corporate and individual clients to search for and connect with artists whose work they may then license for media such as Web promotions and corporate ads.
Since its inception, Tunefruit has helped major companies like Home Depot, Mars and Filippo to connect with artists for their media needs.
Chicago MBA Programs that Do Not Require Work Experience
It’s a well-known fact that earning an MBA degree can give a job candidate a boost in today’s competitive job market; therefore, it should come as no surprise that many business students pursue their degree before entering the job market.
Unfortunately, many MBA programs require extensive work experience before applying, making it difficult for those looking to get a jumpstart on their education. No need to fret if you are hoping to pursue an MBA right away, however, for some business schools will consider applicants even without or with limited professional experience. Continue reading…
Work/Life Balance? There is a Way, Suggests Lehigh Professor
Liuba Belkin, associate professor of management at Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics, recently co-authored a study that could help MBAs as they decide how to achieve work/life balance in their careers. Continue reading…
5 Houston Startups You Should Know
While it’s true that cities like San Francisco and New York are known for being at the center of the startup world, innovative new companies come from cities throughout the country. And if you are looking for some of the hottest startups to watch this year, there may be no better place to go than Houston, Texas. Continue reading…
Should MBAs Become Sales Managers?
Perform a Google search for the query, “MBA and Sales Management” and you’ll find dozens of articles claiming that sales and MBAs don’t mix. The reports argue that sales people are born, not made. However, that’s not entirely the truth. Continue reading…
MBA Veterans Find Jobs Thanks to the MBA Veterans Network
Veterans and business school go hand-in-hand. While it might not be the most obvious connection, the truth is that military applicants tend to blow their competitors out of the water regarding experience, leadership skills, and other unique qualifications. Continue reading…
Millennials: Should You Get an MBA?
Millennials: you either love them, hate them or are one of them. If you were born between 1980 and the mid-2000s, we’re talking about you! You’re the most recent age group to enter the workforce. Even more impressive, you represent one third of the total U.S. population. Continue reading…
HBS Says Big Social Network ≠ Popularity
Think you’re Mr. or Ms. Popular?
Think again.
Alex “Sandy” Pentland recently published an article on the Harvard Business School blog investigating research that exposes the fallacy of how friendship is often both perceived and performed in society. Continue reading…
Facing Final Round Rejection: Why You Should Feel More Hopeful Than Helpless
This article originally appeared in its entirety on clearadmit.com
With the release of many final round decisions, the 2015-2016 admissions season is coming to a close for the vast majority of MBA aspirants. Last week saw R3 admissions decisions from Wharton, and HBS and Stanford GSB will follow suit with their results this Wednesday. Continue reading…
Dallas MBA Programs that Do Not Require Work Experience
For busy professionals, the process of applying for and succeeding in an MBA program can be a challenging one. Considering the time one must devote to their application and schooling, it is understandable why the number of students entering MBA programs directly after graduation is on the rise. By applying to an MBA program that does not require professional work experience, students gain the benefit of focusing on their education without having to put a successful career on hold. Continue reading…
Guide to Professional Networking
Whether you are currently searching for a job with MBA in-hand, or only just starting the process of finding the right program for you, the ability to network effectively with other professionals is a key skill in any situation. Continue reading…
Smith’s Personal Branding Workshop for Women MBAs Offers Advice
The Center for Leadership, Innovation, and Change (CLIC) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business recently hosted a personal branding workshop tailored for women in the Smith alumni network and MBA programs. “The Business of You” featured speakers Carolyn Covey Morris, Founder and CEO of QMobius Inc., a brand marketing and public relations firm, and Halina Caravello, VP of environmental, health, and safety at Tyco International. Continue reading…
Should You Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant?
Getting accepted into an elite MBA program isn’t work that occurs in the blink of an eye. It takes research, dedication, and talent to stand out amid a sea of amazing applicants. That’s where an MBA Admissions Consultant can help. Continue reading…
London Startup Stars You Should Know
The London startup scene was ranked No. 6 in the world last year in the Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking by the business-data company Compass. Let’s take a look at some of the metro’s rising startup stars that have been earning media attention. Continue reading…
San Diego Talent & Workforce Study Reveals Positive Forecast
The San Diego Regional EDC just released its new report, Talent: Where San Diego Stands. In the comprehensive study, the EDC reviewed San Diego’s standing in talent growth and retention concerning highly-skilled engineering, science, and tech talent. Continue reading…
