Finding SoCal’s Most Affordable MBAs
The first thing that springs to mind when thinking about Southern California is its reputation as the nation’s capital of all things glamorous and sun-kissed, but there is actually another side many may not consider.
Continue reading…Cal State Fullerton Debuts New Accounting Courses, and More – Los Angeles News
We’ve rounded up the biggest news stories coming from business schools in the Los Angeles metro area this week, including the introducing of new Cal State Fullerton accounting courses.
CSUF Mihaylo Accounting Program Debuts New Courses – Mihaylo Newsroom
The Mihaylo College of Business at the California State University, Fullerton recently announced new courses in the school’s accounting program. The accounting department, which aims to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to the field, hopes the new courses will offer the skills necessary for students to succeed in the industry, whether within major companies or smaller firms.
The new courses will include: Accounting Data Analytics, Seminar in Contemporary Accounting Problems, and Accounting for Income Taxes.
All classes will be available in either fall 2018 or spring 2019 semester. Classes will be taught by professionals in the field, such as Ernst & Young Executive Director of Tax Services Roger Idnani, who teaches the Accounting for Income Taxes.
Click here for more information on the Department of Accounting at Cal State Fullerton Mihaylo.
Report from the Summit: Blockchain, Tariffs and Transformation Were the Buzz at Sixth Annual Global Chain Excellence Summit – USC Marshall Newsroom
Visitors from around the world gathered in at USC’s Marshall School of Business this August for the sixth annual USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit. The two-day conference which gathered more than 500 leaders in the field to share their thoughts and industry insight.
USC Marshall dean, James G. Ellis, comments:
“We are fortunate to be able to facilitate a meeting of the institutions, government agencies, entrepreneurs, professionals and students engaged at the highest levels of the global supply chain.”
The conference included a lineup of keynote speakers, presentation of industry awards, and updates from the field. In addition to staying current within the industry, the conference helps to connect business students with those in the field seeking fresh talent. At the close of the summit, attendees were invited to join for a reception and industry career fair, allowing for networking opportunities.
Read more about USC Marshall and the Supply Chain Excellence Summit here.
L.A. County Jobless Rate Steady at 4.5 Percent in July – Los Angeles Business Journal
A new report from the Los Angeles Business Journal reveals that the county’s unemployment rate has remained steady throughout the summer, staying at roughly 4.5 percent throughout July.
Despite seasonal job losses throughout the education sector, the rate of unemployment in L.A. County remains the same. Adjusting for the payroll jobs that dropped in June with the end of the academic year, L.A. County reported a net gain of 7,300 jobs in July. Over the past year, the net gain has been roughly 49,000 jobs, or 1.1 percent. The slow growth seems to indicate the fact that L.A. County has been operating at nearly full-employment for some time.
To read more about job growth in L.A. County and read the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s full report, click here
June MBA Deadlines You Need to Know
Don’t be left behind, and get a jump on the MBA application process this June! Here’s your guide to this month’s MBA admissions deadlines in our top metros. Continue reading…
California Job Growth, and More – Los Angeles News
We’ve rounded up some of the biggest news coming out of Los Angeles business schools this week.
California Gains 35,500 jobs, and Unemployment Falls to Record-Low 4.4% – Los Angeles Times
In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management economist Dave Smith spoke about California’s remarkably positive streak of job growth, saying, “I don’t see how we can avoid decent wage growth, which is a positive thing for workers.”
“In Los Angeles County in January, employers added 7,200 jobs. In Orange County, payrolls rose by 4,300; in the Inland Empire they increased 2,000.” – Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times
You can read more about the story from the Los Angeles Times here.
Graduate Career Mentor Programs for Spring 2018 – CSULB Newsroom
The Graduate Career Mentor program for spring 2018 at the California State University, Long Beach College of Business and Administration kicked off on February 12th, continuing its work of connecting industry professionals with current CSULB graduate students. Currently, 20 graduate students in both the MS Supply Chain Management and Accelerated MBA program have mentors.
The program, which is overseen by assistant director of graduate business career services Michelle Levy, aims to pair current students with professionals to develop a strong mentor-mentee relationships. Not only will the mentor help students navigate through their business degree, but will also vastly expand their professional network, offering professional advice and helping discover new opportunities.
Click here for more information on the Graduate Career Mentor Program at CSULB, or to learn how to become a mentor yourself.
YouTube Will Add Information from Wikipedia to Videos About Conspiracies – The Verge
YouTube CEO and UCLA Anderson MBA alumni Susan Wojcicki has been dealt an unfortunate hand with her company; being forced to confront the rise of conspiracy theories.
Wojcicki spoke about the way YouTube is changing its methods at South by Southwest in Austin, saying, “When there are videos that are focused around something that’s a conspiracy—and we’re using a list of well-known internet conspiracies from Wikipedia—then we will show a companion unit of information from Wikipedia showing that here is information about the event.”
Buzzfeed technology reporter Ryan Mac recently discussed the issue in more detail on his Twitter feed, noting those utilizing the site to spread conspiracies tend to craft shady or out-right false information much faster than Wikipedia can counteract it.
.@SusanWojcicki “If there is an important news event we want to be delivering the right information.”
Minutes later she says, “We are not a news organization.”
— Ryan Mac (@RMac18) March 13, 2018
Find out more about Wojcicki and YouTube’s attempts to curb toxic conspiracies here.
These LA Business Schools Are Helping Low Income Students Pursue Their Dreams
For many low-income applicants, unfortunately, the cost of an MBA program is just out of reach. That’s because, by the time you count tuition (often upwards of $80,000), boarding and books ($40,000), and other expenditures, the average cost of an MBA is around $140,000 according to Investopedia. And that’s all before you count lost salary for two years for a full-time MBA program.
What can you do?
For low-income MBA applicants in Los Angeles, California you don’t have to give up on your dreams due to money. Instead, business schools offer many options to help pay for your MBA program.
California DREAM Act
The California DREAM Act of 2011 is currently available to California residents who attended and graduated from high school in the state and are enrolled in an accredited California Institution of Higher Education. If you meet these eligibility requirements, you’ll be given access to California State financial aid and scholarships as well as specific university financial aid programs. In addition, need-based graduate applicants are eligible for the State University Grant (SUG) program, which awards up to $7,176 to help cover tuition.
California State University’s Long Beach College of Business Administration is just one of the MBA programs that provides this type of financial aid to low-income MBA applicants. The College of Business Economics at Cal State L.A. also accepts DREAM Act Applications for student financial aid.
Scholarships
MBA scholarships for low-income applicants are one of the best ways to help pay for your degree program. Scholarships vary by school and can range from a few thousand dollars per year to full-tuition coverage plus a stipend.
At the UCLA Anderson School, there are six unique fellowships available to MBA applicants.
- Donor Fellowships are awarded to MBA applicants based on professional development, intended career, community involvement, and/or financial need.
- Merit Fellowships are awarded based on the strength of a student’s application.
- External Fellowships are available for a variety of different situations and students. One example is the Girard Miller Foundation scholarship, which is awarded to a graduate student preparing for a career in state or local government finance.
Teaching Assistantships
For California MBA students, financial aid doesn’t stop in the first year. For second-year full-time MBA students, many Los Angeles business schools offer Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions. These positions are usually awarded to students who keep their grade point averages above a certain level and who apply and receive an appointment. The award amount varies by business school but, in some cases, covers 100 percent of a student’s services fee and tuition.
At UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business, full-time MBA students who gain a TA appointment receive payment for 100 percent of their Graduate Student Health Insurance Program (GSHIP) premium. They also receive 100 percent of the Student Services Fee and Tuition components per quarter.
Military Veteran Aid
For low-income MBA applicants who also have a history of military service, there are many unique financial aid opportunities. The exact services available will depend on the school, but some of these programs are available at schools across California and the U.S.
First, there’s the Yellow Ribbon Program, which many Los Angeles business schools take part in, including Chapman University Argyros School of Business. This program awards MBA students up to $6,000 for tuition and fees. Another program open to military veterans is the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which includes payments directly to the university for tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and an annual books and supplies stipend up to $1,000 per year.
Individual schools like the USC Marshall School of Business also offer their own specific scholarships for military veterans. The Schoen Family Scholarship Program for Veterans is available to full-time MBA students at Marshall and has, to date, provided a staggering $1.2 million in financial support to 173 students at the university.
Loans
Finally, most low-income MBA applicants in Los Angeles are eligible for federal student loans. Direct PLUS Loans are available to graduate students to help pay for educational expenses up to the cost of attendance. MBA students can request unsubsidized loans up to their full eligibility with an Income-Driven Repayment Plan that allows you to make payments based on your adjusted gross income. In most cases, payment will begin until after graduation.
For MBA applicants at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, financial aid loan application for Federal Graduate PLUS student aid and Federal Direct Stafford Loans is easy. The school provides loan counseling for graduate student borrowers, loan calculators, and more.
For more information about how your business school could help cover the cost of your MBA program, visit your school website and contact their financial aid office. Scholarships, loans, and aid opportunities vary per school. The Simple Dollar also has a handy guide on how DACA recipients may be able to handle financial expectations for students around the U.S.
The Top Marketing MBAs In Los Angeles
Earning an MBA is a great way to gain broad business knowledge that can be applied to many different roles and industries in the business world. As a result, an MBA degree can be ideal for students who haven’t yet made up their mind about their career path.
Yet even those who have known for a long time what path they want to pursue can benefit from an MBA education. To make the most out of an MBA, those who want to focus their degree can benefit from the option to focus or concentrate in a particular subject, which many schools offer.
If you are thinking about pursuing your degree in sunny Los Angeles and have an interest in marketing, there are a number of schools in the metro area which allow students to focus their degree. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the top Marketing MBAs in the Los Angeles metro.
California State University, Long Beach
The Evening MBA at California State University, Long Beach offers students the opportunity to choose a focus area and obtain a specialization for their MBA degree.
The Evening MBA at CSU is a self-paced MBA that allows students to choose how many classes they take each semester, with the option to either earn a general MBA or select a specialization. Marketing is among the several MBA specialization options available for students, including courses such as Marketing Concepts, Seminar in Marketing Policies, Seminar in Marketing Research and Marketing and Sustainability, among others.
Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management – Claremont Graduate University
The Drucker MBA program allows students to select an area of concentration for their degree, with options like strategy, global management and of course—marketing. The marketing program aims to help students “develop a critical understanding of key marketing concepts and gain analytical and evaluative skills to inform strategic marketing decision making”.
Argyros School of Business – Chapman University
The full-time MBA at Argyros School of Business is well regarded across the country, ranked 81st nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
Students pursuing an MBA at Argyros can choose a ‘Course Track’ with just three electives that can help focus their education. To choose a Marketing Course Track, students must select three courses from options like Marketing Research, Statistical Models for Analytics and Internet & Social Media Marketing, among others.
College of Business and Economics – California State University, Los Angeles
The California State University at Los Angeles’ College of Business offers a number of flexible options for students to pursue their MBA in a cross-functional and integrative educational setting. Students have the option to select their graduate level courses within specific areas of studying, marketing included.
Graziadio School of Business and Management – Pepperdine University
The full-time MBA at the Pepperdine’s Graziado School of Business has been recognized as a top MBA program in the country by Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. The program offers students a strong foundation in business through experiential MBA courses, also offering the chance to choose from a variety of MBA specializations.
The MBA in Marketing at Graziado is available for 12, 15 and 20-month MBA Students and focuses on providing students with the basic concepts, tools and techniques for developing a strong marketing strategy. Some course options include Global Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Business-to-Business Marketing.
Loyola Marymount University
The LMU MBA can be earned in 24-36 months or more, designed with a flexible schedule for meeting the needs of working professionals. The first year of the MBA requires students to complete core courses, where the second year allows more flexibility for focuses on a particular area of emphasis.
Students may choose to focus on a Marketing emphasis for their MBA, selecting from such courses as Business and Capitalism, Sales Force Strategy and Customer Relationship Management.
Marshall School of Business – USC
The MBA program at USC Marshall is a universally top-ranked degree which allows students to pursue a marketing focus, beginning with a required Marketing Management class as part of the core. In year two, marketing students will have the option to take courses that are part of the MS in Marketing program, such as Business Analytics, Customer Insights and Analysi, and Market Demand and Sales Forecasting.
The Paul Merage School of Business – University of California, Irvine
