3 Accelerated Boston MBA Programs You Need To Know
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Questrom Dean Discusses Future of Business Education
In a recent article in BostInno, Boston University’s Questrom School of Business dean Ken Freeman discussed the future of business education and how BU is adapting to the future of the business world. According to the article, “Approximately 50 percent of what business schools teach is out of date within two years of graduation,” said Freeman. In order to keep up with changing trends in business and to help students enrolled in the Questrom MBA program, the school has started to develop new opportunities for students to bridge the gap between what current students are learning and what employers know now.
BU Digital Learning Initiative Looks to Expand MOOC Offerings for BU Credit
Boston University first launched its Digital Learning Initiative in 2013. Two years later, the team of BU faculty led by Questrom School of Business professor of information systems, Chrysanthos Dellarocas, have launched their first set of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The team is now looking to expand the digital outreach of BU. The university has planned to offer MOOCs for a minimal fee that will give course participants credit if they enroll in a Boston University program after completion of the online course.
These course will be designed for professionals who are looking to build upon their current knowledge and skills in a particular industry. The first of these courses, designed for practicing lawyers, will debut in October. The course is titled “Legal Risk Management Strategy for Multinational Enterprises.” The course is open to any qualifying professional, in any country around the world, just as a regular MOOC would be.
Questrom EMBA Ranked No. 1 in New England
The Executive MBA program at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business has been ranked no. 1 in New England by The Economist. The program was also ranked no. 49 in the country by the same publication. These rankings are the second of the bi-annual rankings of EMBA programs done by The Economist. The Economist ranks programs on personal development/educational experience and career development.
In order to complete the rankings, schools with EMBA programs classified their own programs as EMBA. A program can be classified as an Executive MBA program if it is a part-time program that is designed for students who have significantly more work experience than those who are completing their full-time MBAs.
The rankings were based on data that was collected through web-based surveys. One questionnaire was filled out by business schools. These surveys included questions on the details of students and faculty, the number of overseas assignments required and statistics on alumni. The second survey was given to current students and alumni from the last three graduating classes of the surveyed schools. Seven thousand questionnaires were completed.
The Executive MBA program at the Questrom School of Business is an 18-month part-time program that begins in January. Students in the program have an average of 15 years of work experience and 9 years of managerial experience. The EMBA program at Questrom is focused around five different modules. The modules cover topics that range from financial accounting, marketing and data analysis to business law and ethics, technology, international business and entrepreneurship. The program also features case discussions, team-based learning and an international residential session.
More information on the Questrom School of Business and other top ranked business schools in the Boston area can be found at metromba.com.
BU Holds Online EMBA Information Session
The Boston University Graduate School of Management will be hosting an upcoming online information session for its Executive MBA program. The information session will be held on March 25 from noon to 1 p.m. This information session will discuss the overview of the Executive MBA program, the admissions process and requirements and the application process and requirements. Those interested in attending the information session can complete a registration form online.
The Executive MBA program at Boston University School of Management is an accelerated program that allows students to earn an MBA degree in 18 months. The program is divided in around five modules. The modules are bracketed by four residential weeks. Classes for the program meet on alternating Fridays and Saturdays at the BU School of Management.
BU Launches New MBA Concentration
Boston University Graduate School of Management has announced the launch of a new concentration for MBA candidates. The new concentration, Energy and Environmental Sustainability (EES) is aligned with the School’s mission to prepare innovative and ethical leaders who understand the impact of business on society and create value for the world. The concentration goes into effect immediately. Second-year students are encouraged to apply for the new concentration.
Career opportunities for students that choose to complete their MBA with an EES concentration reach across many industries. Students will have the option of working in sustainability offices of multi-national consumer product companies, working to improve the sustainability of products and supply chains. The concentration is also a helpful area of study for students who want to lead organizations that are increasingly concerned with climate change and environmental sustainability.
