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Price Tag Doesn’t Always Equal an MBA Program’s Value
An MBA degree has value. And while some may still try to contest the fact, the evidence nonetheless appears to prove them wrong: a 2014 study which determined starting pay after an MBA was up 50% from pre-MBA pay, and up 80% from that starting pay 5 years later.
How an MBA Can Help You Switch Your Career
Here’s a scenario for you to consider: You’re fresh out of undergrad school with the degree you’ve coveted since high school and land a dream job working for an awesome company that pitched you on “upward mobility.” You start your new job and work hard at it, only to realize that you’re not really going in the direction you like with your current career. Continue reading…
Biz Degree Faceoff: MBA vs Master’s of Finance
When it comes to graduate business school, you can either go back for your MBA or a specialized business Master’s degree. Both have their positives and negatives, and for many people, it might seem like the differences are of no great importance. However, it’s all a matter of perspective.
According to a survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council, students perusing a specialized Master’s degree have risen by two percent while MBA students have only risen by one percent. Continue reading…
Leadership and Communication in Your MBA – What Employers Really Want
Take a look at these results from a recent study:
MBAs see as much as a 50% increase in salary compared to their earnings prior to graduation. And, within the past five years, MBAs comprised 24% of the advanced degree population in the United States. But success is not all in the numbers, as any seasoned mentor will tell you. Continue reading…
Top MBA Recruiters: General Electric
In an age of start-up culture and hip, millennial driven neo-corporate American companies like Google and Facebook, General Electric (GE) has become a bit of an afterthought in the minds of some younger business students and MBA candidates. Continue reading…
5 Ways MBAs Waste Opportunities
Whether you’re looking to change your career field completely, enhance your marketability, or increase your potential, there are many benefits of obtaining an MBA. For most individuals, an MBA is the first step toward a brighter future. However, it’s not just about graduation. What you do during your MBA can make the biggest difference. Continue reading…
Kellstadt MBAs Visit Warren Buffett in Omaha
Last month, 20 MBAs from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business were chosen to meet one of the most successful investors in the world — Warren Buffett.
The group traveled to Omaha, Nebraska — the headquarters of Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway. On April 1st, They toured various Berkshire companies before taking part in an informal Q&A session with Buffett himself. Continue reading…
Lerner College of Business to Host Women in Business Summit
The Alfred Lerner College of Business of the University of Delaware hosted its first Women in Business Summit on April 21, 2016.
The event, organized by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, addressed gender equality both in the corporate workforce and in various stages of business education.
Common MBA Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them
You’ve written the perfect essay. You stayed up all night studying for the GMATs. You have a resume packed full with professional experience. And yet you were rejected from every top-tier MBA program you applied to. Continue reading…
Post-MBA Career Advice: 7 Ways to Jump-Start Your Professional Journey
For many individuals, getting an MBA is a goal in and of itself. It’s a great goal, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. An MBA is a stepping-stone and so is your first post-MBA job. Both your MBA and first job should be seen not as a final destination but as the beginning of a very long journey. Continue reading…
Summer Before Business School: When and How to Quit Your Job? Then What?
This post originally appeared in its entirety on clearadmit.com
“I quit!” How many of us have fantasized about saying those two words to a boss at some point in our career, turning with a flourish and marching out the door, never looking back? While that kind of dramatic exit could offer a certain kind of short-term satisfaction, it’s perhaps not the best way to leave a job to head off to business school. Continue reading…
Profile: Google CEO and Wharton MBA Sundar Pichai
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has no doubt produced a number of the most prominent global leaders in politics, tech, business, media and the arts. In fact, it would be difficult to name an industry that the school’s best and brightest have not influenced.
But Sundar Pichai, who was named chief executive officer of Google, Inc. in October of 2015, is one of Wharton’s most significant.
Best Los Angeles MBAs for a Consulting Career
For many MBAs, a career at McKinsey & Co, Bain & Co, or the Boston Consulting Group is the ultimate example of success. In fact, more than one in three graduating MBAs from top programs landed jobs in the consulting industry. A consulting career can offer unparalleled variety in a number of different industries, which makes it all the more attractive. Plus, the consulting industry pays well, with median salaries around $130,000. Continue reading…
The Right Laptops for MBA Students
Update: For a more recent look at the best laptops for business school students, check out our latest review.
Laptops for MBA Programs
While previous generations of b-school students needed only a notebook and some ledger paper for class, today’s MBA students have a dizzying array of technology available for their classroom needs. Should you invest in a new laptop for your classes, or will your current model hold up to the rigor of business classes? Your computer’s memory, operating system, and software can play a big part in your satisfaction and success as an MBA student. After all, no one wants to face the blue screen of death during a timed computer-based test.
To learn about most MBA programs’ requirements for computing power, and to find out what technology is not advised, here is a rundown of common tech recommendations from many different programs. Use these laptop tips to survive those finance courses, presentations, and online tests with confidence. 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…
MBA Application Tips: Common Errors That You Can Avoid
The process of applying to an MBA program can be a stressful one, and there is no underestimating the fact that it requires plenty of diligence and patience. There are some simple steps you can take to remove some of the difficulty of completing your application. Here are some ways to avoid common mistakes that applicants make. Continue reading…
Best MBA Programs in Philadelphia for a Career in Finance
According to a recent article on U.S. News, a career as a Financial Advisor is one of the hottest jobs for MBA graduates. It’s a fast-growing field with a projected growth rate of 30% before 2024. And according to Richard Bland, the head employer of engagement at the London Business school, MBAs account for 40% of those being hired into investment banking roles and 16% of managing directors in finance have an MBA. Continue reading…
Atlanta MBA Programs without GMAT and GRE Requirements
There are a lot of reasons why the GMAT/GRE can cause an MBA applicant to wake up in a cold sweat. The test can be expensive to take and prepare for, extensive time must be invested in preparation, and in the case of many working professionals it may have been years since they’ve last taken a test. Continue reading…
