ASU W.P. Carey Introduces New Fast-Track MBA
Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business is among the newest U.S. business schools to join the accelerated MBA game, introducing its new Fast-Track MBA.
Continue reading…Full-Time MBA Battle: San Francisco vs. Seattle
Whether it’s 49ers vs the Seahawks or Apple vs Microsoft, it may seem like there are a lot of differences between San Francisco and Seattle. Putting these minor dissimilarities aside, however, and you’ll find common ground between two of the northwest’s biggest cities: Both metros are known as top locations for prospective MBAs looking to earn an advanced business degree full-time. Continue reading…
Getting an MBA in San Diego Without The Full-Time Commitment
Despite the obvious return on investment, not everyone has two to three years to devote to earning their MBA. Pursuing an accelerated MBA may be a wise choice for students unfazed by a rigorous workload. An accelerated MBA provides is an attractive alternative to longer programs. Fast-tracking your degree will cut both costs and time, and allow you to propel your career forward as quickly as possible.
For those hoping to bring a comprehensive knowledge of business fundamentals to their industry without the daunting time commitment, we’ve laid out a couple of the best San Diego accelerated MBA programs.
Fermanian School of Business – Point Loma Nazarene University
The Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University offers a One-Year MBA for students looking to obtain their degree with efficiency. The daytime One-Year MBA halves the time of the Evening MBA, which takes 24-28 months to complete. This track requires students to earn 42 credits, as well as participating in a Field Experience. The Field Experience thrusts students into an business environment, wherein they have the opportunity apply their classroom knowledge to hands-on company work. This program is designed for recent graduates. In addition to taking the One-Year MBA, students who can commit more time to the program have the flexibility to take on more courses and obtain their degree more quickly.
This program helps promote the university’s core Christian values, specifically geared toward students aspiring to use their education to actively better their community. Fermanian integrates the what they believe are the core categories of career success into their curriculum: business knowledge, hands-on experience, purpose and networking. Even the school’s concentration options demonstrate their commitment to developing upstanding leaders. Students can pursue a concentration in Healthcare, Sustainability, Organizational Leadership, or Not-for-Profit. Another distinguishing facet of this program is its unique elective options. Fermanian even offers a gold class to help students with networking.
Alliant School of Management – Alliant International University
The Accelerated MBA at Alliant School of Management is offered to students that meet specific requirements. Only Alliant undergrads qualify for this track, and they must be pursuing either a B.S. in Business Administration or a B.S. in Political Science. They must also maintain a GPA above 2.75. Though the number of students who meet these specifications is limited, those who are eligible for this track can complete their MBA in as few as two semesters.
The program entails the following bridge courses students can take during their senior year: Organizational Behavior and Global Leadership, Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Business, Strategic Management and International Marketing Management. In order to transfer these courses into the MBA program, students must obtain a B or higher in each one. Since students in this program take MBA courses while they are still undergrads, they will have completed for of their required fore classes by the time they officially enter the MBA program.
Alliant is particularly supportive of veterans. The school has made the “Military-Friendly Schools” list in GI Jobs magazine three times, and has been on the Military Times EDGE magazine’s “Best for Vets Colleges” list twice.
Interview With The Dean: SMU Cox School of Business
Since 1997, Albert W Niemi, Jr. has served as the Dean of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University (SMU Cox) in Dallas. He is also currently the Cox School’s Tolleson Chair in Business Leadership, as well as the William J. O’Neil Chair in Global Markets and Freedom.
During his tenure, the Cox School has undergone many changes. He has helped to expand the degree offerings at the business school—expanding the school’s offerings to include four specialized master’s programs as well as multiple interdisciplinary program opportunities and a new Fast-Track MBA—and has also grown the school’s endowment from $78 million to more than $200 million.
This past August, Dean Niemi announced his intention to step down as Dean after serving the Cox School for more than twenty years. He will continue to remain in his faculty position, but will pass on his administrative responsibilities to Matthew B. Myers, a global marketing and strategy expert with expertise in Latin America who currently serves as dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University, Ohio.
To mark the occasion, we took the opportunity to interview Dean Niemi about his tenure as Dean and to gain his insight into what the future of the Cox School could look like. Continue reading…
What Are The Best SMU Cox Dual Degrees For MBAs?
MBA degrees may be the best way for business students to master business, management and leadership skills. However, some prospective MBAs enter the graduate business school setting with a clear idea of which industry they want to enter following graduation. For such graduates, dual degree programs offer the chance to pair a general MBA education with a specialized degree that’s tailored to their a chosen field. For those in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro, there are plenty of viable SMU Cox dual degrees to choose from. Continue reading…
5 Most Affordable New York MBA Programs
Trying to afford an MBA is, unfortunately, an endeavor for many. While the dividends from the degree itself are usually worth the investment, the initial payments can be trying—especially those who live in high-cost metros like New York City. Worry not, however: there are plenty of affordable New York MBA programs available.
