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The Best MBA Clubs in Boston
The right MBA program is as much an opportunity to learn the tools of your trade and find your niche as it is about building a professional peer and alumni network. There’s no more sure-fire method to sow the seeds that may sustain you (cue booming omniscient Wizard of Oz voice) FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE than within MBA clubs. We took a look at the best MBA clubs that Boston’s business schools had to offer. Continue reading…
Why MBAs Still Flock to Morgan Stanley
Joining an elite investment bank such as JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley or Goldman Sachs is the ultimate goal for many MBA graduates. The good news is that these elite institutions are hiring more MBAs than ever, despite ongoing job cuts and restructuring across the investment bank industry.
In 2014, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) revealed that 26 percent of MBAs landed a job in finance/accounting—more than any other industry. And in 2015, overall employment within the financial services sector rose from 35 percent to nearly 37 percent. Continue reading…
Is An MBA Worth It?
For folks looking to break it big in the business world, seeking an MBA seems like an attractive option. With on-the-job training, networking opportunities, and impressive job placement statistics, pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree almost seems like a no-brainer. Continue reading…
Guide to MBA Internships in the Washington DC Metro
MBA internships can be just as important as a job for business school students. This makes a lot of sense — your mba internship will play a huge role in whatever job you end up landing post graduation. Continue reading…
11 Best MBA Clubs in San Diego
Your MBA is what you make it. If you sit back and passively attend classes, it won’t do you much good.
But if your goal is to discover new opportunities, expand your network, and enhance your skills, then you need to participate outside of class. The truth is that if you don’t get involved in some kind of extracurricular activity you will miss out on the full benefits of your MBA experience Continue reading…
LBS Professor on Negotiation Skills for Women Leaders
Negotiation skills for women leaders was the topic of a recent article in HR Magazine by Kathleen O’Connor of London Business School (LBS).
Dr. O’Connor, who is a visiting professor from Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson School of Management, teaches Organizational Behavior at LBS. Her research has focused on the ways in which people network and negotiate.
Halliburton Honors Student Leaders at Bauer
Outstanding students and organizations were recently honored during the 16th Annual Leadership & Awards Luncheon at the University of Houston – C.T. Bauer College of Business.
McDonough to Offer Scholarships to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Pursuing an MBA
This article originally appeared in its entirety on clearadmit.com
The Peace Corps has selected Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business to join a fellowship program that provides financial support to returned Peace Corps volunteers pursuing graduate degrees at a select number of U.S. schools, McDonough announced today. Through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program, returned Peace Corps volunteers who apply and are admitted to McDonough’s full-time MBA program receive significant tuition scholarships, can apply for additional graduate assistantships and will complete internships in underserved American communities, where they can put to use and expand upon the skills they learned as volunteers. Continue reading…
#ICYMI: MetroMBA Trends – 04.02.16
Welcome back to our weekly series, #ICYMI: MetroMBA Trends, where we round-up the hottest posts from the past week (in case you missed them). So, without further ado, here are the top 5 posts: Continue reading…
Guide to Getting the Most from Your MBA Campus Visit
So you’ve decided that you want to go to graduate school to pursue your MBA — congratulations, that’s great news! But how will you know which MBA program is right for you? Sure, you can read all the rankings, reviews, and recommendations to get a good idea of what a particular school, campus or program can offer you, but the most tried and true way to know for certain is to plan an on-campus visit. Continue reading…
Dare to Share: MBAs and the Sharing Economy
From ride-sharing services like Uber to fashion websites like Rent the Runway, it should come as no surprise that these so-called “sharing economy” companies are changing the face of business. Of course, when business changes, so does business education. In today’s changing world, understanding the sharing economy and how to best use it could be key for new MBAs as they navigate the workplace.
International MBAs: Tips For Navigating a Post-MBA Career in the U.S.
Almost every student applying for an MBA program will encounter obstacles throughout the process of earning a degree and securing employment. From financial constraints to disappointing job interviews, the road to your dream job may appear arduous and long. For international students pursuing their MBA, the road can often seem even longer.
MIT Sloan Surveys Social Implications of Gig Economy
MIT Sloan recently published a blog post about the recent On-Demand Economy conference, which the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and the Institute for Work and Employment Research hosted last week at the Media Lab. The conference was designed to survey the social implications of the “à la carte” economic model “built on the rental or sharing of assets and labor.”
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Making the Most of Your MBA: Part 2
Deciding to get your MBA is an involved decision. For most individuals, you’re making the decision to leave your comfortable and profitable career to become a student once again. It’s a huge sacrifice, and it needs to be worthwhile.
In Part One of our Making the Most of Your MBA series, we talked about how getting an MBA without having the right mindset, a game plan, or using your classmates as resources can leave you with a lot of wasted opportunities. And we’ve barely scratched the surface. Continue reading…
Jones School Dean Offers Advice to Prospective MBA Students
Bill Glick, dean of the Rice University – Jones Graduate School of Business, was recently featured in an article from US News which examined the important factors to consider when choosing an MBA program.
Sentence Correction Tip: Cut the Junk
Sentence corrections on the GMAT can be particularly tricky. There are so many rules and goals to keep in mind – not only does the correct selection have to be grammatically correct, but it needs to be concise and clear – at least, according to GMAC standards.
The biggest strategy that we find even the best GMAT test takers fail to consider is “cutting the junk” when approaching GMAT sentence correction questions. Continue reading…
How NAWMBA Supports Businesswomen Today
The National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) was founded in 1978, and the organization has supported the education and professional development of many women since that time. With student and professional chapters of the organization located in regions all across the United States, NAWMBA has a large network of members dedicated to supporting female business professionals. To learn more about NAWMBA, I spoke with executive director Virginia Myers, who shared information about the organization’s current offerings, as well as the exciting plans for future developments. Continue reading…
Making the Most of Your MBA: Part 1
Let’s be honest, if you’re going to pay $110,000 over two years to get your MBA, then you want to make sure that you receive the greatest return on your investment. While getting the biggest bang for your buck starts with attending the right program, that’s just the beginning. Once you’re accepted into your MBA and classes begin, that’s where the real value lies. Continue reading…
