Pick Your City: Should You Get an MBA in Miami or Atlanta?
When it comes to the Southeastern U.S., we’ve already compared Charlotte and Atlanta, but what if you’re looking for a little more fun in the sun? There’s few better locations for pristine beaches, great food, and fabulous nightlife than Miami. It’s a city steeped in culture and the gateway to Latin America, but how does it compare to Atlanta when it comes to business schools?
To help you out, our “Pick Your City” series is comparing Miami, FL, and Atlanta, GA. We’ll give you insight into the cost of living of each city, the job opportunities, the MBA programs, the culture, and more. Continue reading…
Top 5 Paying MBA Careers: Consulting
Consulting still is one of the top career choices for MBA graduates. Part of the reason is because consulting firms are very open to recruiting MBAs from a wide range of backgrounds.
According to the 2018 Prospective Student Survey conducted by the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), consulting is the most sought-after postgraduate industry. An estimated 34 percent of applicants consider consulting their career of choice.
Salary is a crucial factor in that choice. Although consulting salaries depend on a lot of factors—time, location, office, and position, to name a few—the pay is relatively high across the board.
Below, we’ll break down the highest paying jobs in consulting, where to work to earn the most money, what MBA programs are best for the career, and the top companies to work for. Continue reading…
Pick Your City: Should You Get an MBA in Charlotte or Atlanta?
Where should you go to school in the Southeastern U.S.? There are many different options, so it depends on what you’re looking for. To make the best choice, you need to compare the cost of living of each city, the MBA programs available, the job opportunities, and the benefits of each area.
To help you out, our “Pick Your City” series breaks down two similar locations to help you make the best decision for you. In this article, we’re comparing Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA to see what each offers. Continue reading…
New Emory MBA Deadlines for 2019-20 Revealed
Hopeful applicants to the next full-time MBA class at the Emory University Goizueta Business School have some new deadlines to remember.
New Emory University MBA Deadlines
Round One
Application Deadline: Oct. 4, 2019
Decision Notification: Nov. 29, 2019
Deposit Due: Dec. 20, 2019
Round Two
Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 2019
Decision Notification: Jan. 24, 2020
Deposit Due: Feb. 21, 2020 (International); April 20, 2020 (Domestic)
Round Three
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2020
Decision Notification: March 13, 2020 (International); March 20, 2020 (Domestic)
Deposit Due: April. 20, 2020
Round Four
Application Deadline: March 13, 2020
Decision Notification: May 1, 2020
Deposit Due: May 15, 2020
School v. School: UNC Kenan-Flagler vs. Duke Fuqua School of Business
The MBA application process is not for the faint of heart. Elite programs have increasingly required applicants to follow paths unique to their schools, which makes the process of narrowing down the options to find the right fit even more essential. Our School v. School series saves you the headache by offering a point-by-point comparison of two stand-out programs located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle: UNC’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business and Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. Read below to find out how the intense UNC vs Duke rivalry shakes down when it comes to business schools.
PwC, Credit Suisse Highlight Newest MBA Finance Jobs
While an MBA can be applied to any field, most graduates leverage their advance business degree to a new MBA job in the financial services field. Are you on the lookout for a hot new MBA job in the financial services sector? You’re in luck — here’s a selection of exciting new job opportunities at offices across the country. Continue reading…
