New Atlanta Jobs Highlight Start of New Year
Atlanta is a city whose growth has been on an upward trajectory for some time now. Since it hosted the 1996 Olympics, Atlanta has become a major business and cultural hub in the American Southeast, becoming a destination for both creatively and business-minded folks. This week’s posting offers just a selection of many opportunities available to MBA graduates.
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According to the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food research, the global food and beverage industry is growing at around 5 percent annually, with the global expenditure on products by consumers expected to reach $20 trillion by 2030. Key trends for innovation and product development are in health, convenience, naturalism and sustainability. Where there is a need for innovation in an industry, there are new MBA jobs. Continue reading…
Check Out These New MBA Jobs at Top Food Companies
Soft drinks and coffee and cereal —oh my? When it comes to these products, American can’t get enough. More than $75 billion of soda is purchased every year, with multinational corporations leading the way in supplying goods to meet the worlds’ demands. Continue reading…
Merage Jumps in Rankings, UCLA Grows Greener, and More
Let’s take a peak at some of the biggest Los Angeles business school stories that have emerged this week.
UC Irvine’s Merage School Jumps Forward in The Economist‘s Rankings – UCI Merage School of Business News
University of California, Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business jumped forward in The Economist’s 2018 ‘Which MBA?’ rankings, with a move from 39th to 37th in the U.S., and 56th to 52nd in the global standings.
Assistant Dean Jon Kaplan of Merage’s MBA and specialty master’s programs says, “[What is unique about the program] is our focus on preparing students to be leaders in a digitally driven world. When you combine that with our continuous efforts to attract the best and brightest students and to provide them a one-of-a-kind experience, you start to see the rankings improve.”
Earlier this year, Merage’s Executive MBA program was ranked 20th in the U.S. and 30th globally. Dean Eric Spangenberg reiterates the program’s focus on digital transformation.
“Our team has done a great job of pivoting our curriculum to focus on how digital technologies are disrupting all aspects of the business world—not just in Silicon Valley, but across industries,” he says. “Students recognize that, and they choose to come here. This climb in the rankings is evidence not only of our teaching excellence and outstanding career services, but of the caliber of students we’re attracting.”
You can read more about Merage’s place in the rankings here.
How Green is Your Campus? – UCLA Anderson Blog
UCLA Anderson School of Management alum Nurit Katz (’08), the university’s Chief Sustainability Officer, recently gave a report on five major movements that the school has made to become a leader in green campus design.
For one, the business school’s Marian Anderson Courtyard is shaded from the California sun by ZON Powersol umbrellas that not only provide shade, but also utilize solar power for USB mobile devices.
In addition to the use of solar power, the school uses a 42-megawatt cogeneration plant that provides heat, cool air, and electricity for major facilities on campus such as the Regan Medical Center. The plant is partially powered by biomethane gas from a nearby landfill. The use of the gas drastically reduces the campus’ carbon footprint.
UCLA Anderson Chief Sustainability Officer Nurit Katz recently explained the major ways the LA school is moving forward with green energy innovation / Phot via blogs.anderson.ucla.edu
Green roof installation is another way the school is implementing sustainable technology, as shown in the Safdie Rabines Architects’ designed Court of Sciences Student Center food hall. Drought tolerant plants combine attractively with the surrounding landscape to provide natural cooling and water collection methods, while also providing attractive outdoor gathering space.
The Semel Healthy Campus initiative is another example of the school’s commitment to sustainability. With a garden at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, this initiative focuses upon healthy solutions for the campus and its neighbors by growing plants for food and medicinal purposes.
Finally, UCLA is working to reduce carbon emissions in the infamously congested city of Los Angeles through the use of the Bruin Bike Share system. This allows students to rent bikes for commuting around campus, making the standard non-automobile transit more visible. The project also allows inexperienced bikers to pair with those who are more seasoned to learn the rules of the road.
Graziadio Women in Leadership Series to Feature Intuit Exec – Pepperdine Graziadio Events
Mary Ann Somers, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Intuit, Inc., will be a featured speaker at Pepperdine Graziadio‘s Center for Women in Leadership (CWL) discussion series on November 8, 2018.
With a background at companies such as Coca-Cola, Hershey, Unilever, and Colgate-Palmolive, Somers has a wealth of experience in reviving struggling brands. She will speak about the increasingly relevant trends in FinTech, and the ways in which it has transformed production and profitability.
Since 2015, the Center for Women in Leadership has strengthened and empowered women in the Graziadio community, and connected them with leaders such as Somers as they move forward in their careers.
Somers’ discussion will take place at the West Los Angeles Campus from 4-6 p.m. on November 8. You can register here for the event.
New MBA Jobs: Goldman Sachs, Walmart, Coca Cola, and More
A new week means a new rundown of the best new MBA jobs out there! This list features entry level positions and roles for seasoned vets, so there’s something for everyone here. Apply today and get your post-MBA career started right away!
Can an MBA Get You a Job With The Historic Coca-Cola Company?
The Coca-Cola Company is among the most famous global companies in existence, with not only profoundly successful sales, but an immense cultural presence. It was, in fact, a 1931 Coca-Cola advertising campaign that was responsible for creating our modern image of Santa Claus (hence the red and white suit). But Coca-Cola’s success extends beyond its legendary advertising campaigns and signature font. According to a 2016 piece in Business Insider, people worldwide drink 1.9 billion servings of the soft drink every day.
For MBAs interested in a global career with a brand that is both established and committed to innovation, Coca-Cola is worth more than a cursory glance. While its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, Coca-Cola MBA careers can be found in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Eurasia, Africa, and other parts of North America.
Why Choose Coca-Cola?
The individual perks of working for the Coca-Cola Company are widespread and unique. In the past, employees have had the chance to compete for tickets to the Olympics and FIFA World Cup (where they would be dutifully covering the events, of course).
When describing their workplace culture, Coca-Cola has said, “We are the brand.” The company’s website states that Coca-Cola’s core values are leadership, passion, integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, quality, and diversity. A document the company created in 2009, “2020 Vision: Our Roadmap for Winning Together With Our Bottling Partners,” embodies these tenets. In addition to announcing the company’s goal to double system revenues, it details goals for fostering a collaborative work environment, increasing sustainability, and making a positive contribution to the community.
If you’ve invested in an MBA, naturally, you’ll want to be sure your new job prospects offer a sizable return. Payscale puts the median salary for MBAs working at Coca-Cola at a respectable $97,937. And, with locations in over 200 countries, Coca-Cola certainly does not suffer from a shortage of opportunities.
Where Do You Start?
According to Internships.com, “Landing an internship with Coca-Cola is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door and drastically improves your chances of landing a full-time job at the company after graduation.” Coca-Cola offers a variety of paid internships through its University Talent Program. Full-time internships are available for students interested in human resources, sales, product supply, business, and finance. First-year MBAs can apply for the finance internship, which will allow them to work in and observe the company’s finance organization, where they will gain experience in areas like internal controls and supply chain finance. Stand-out interns may be offered a role in the Finance Leadership Program. The two-year program is an immersive look at the finance sector of Coca-Cola that includes a variety of mentoring and networking opportunities.
In addition to internships, MBAs qualify for a number of jobs at the Coca-Cola Company. LinkedIn currently lists ten Coca-Cola job openings for MBAs in just the Atlanta location, let alone the other locations worldwide.
We’ve summarized just a few of the job opportunities for MBAs below.
• Investor Relations Analyst: The Investor Relations Analyst works with the Investor Relations Team to help enact the Investor Relations (IR) strategy, global program, budget, and operating plans. This role requires at least five years of related work experience.
• Global Healthcare Consultant: The Global Healthcare Consultant has a variety of responsibilities, including helping build healthcare programs that span regions across the world, in accordance with Coca-Cola’s global benefits strategy.
• Director of Analytics and Decision Science: The Director of Analytics and Decision Science utilizes data to problem-solve within the company and develop new strategies based on data analysis. Five or more years of relevant work experience is preferred.
