Best MBA Programs in Philadelphia for a Career in Finance
According to a recent article on U.S. News, a career as a Financial Advisor is one of the hottest jobs for MBA graduates. It’s a fast-growing field with a projected growth rate of 30% before 2024. And according to Richard Bland, the head employer of engagement at the London Business school, MBAs account for 40% of those being hired into investment banking roles and 16% of managing directors in finance have an MBA. Continue reading…
Judge Students Develop Digital Opportunities for Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group and Judge Business School recently undertook a unique collaboration to look at innovative digital opportunities for banks and banking customers, according to a press release from the school. As part of the Mphil in Management program offered at Judge, students took part in a six-week program to better their understand of three key areas identified by Lloyds: identity, social, and gamification. Continue reading…
Wharton Announces Winner of the First Business Plan Competition Social Impact Prize
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced that the inaugural Wharton Business Plan Competition Social Impact Prize has been granted to Susli Lie WG’14, team leader of Dana Cita, a loan platform targeting Indonesian youth. The Wharton Business Plan Competition, which is managed by Wharton Entrepreneurship, initiated the $10,000 prize this year. This new prize is awarded to the Semifinalist team that most strongly demonstrates social impact in their business model
Dana Cita means “Aspiration Fund” in Indonesian, and this education lending venture aims to empower Indonesian youths by providing loans to aspiring students, as well as connecting them to future careers. “Millions of youths in Indonesia, where I am from, aspire to a better future,” says Ms. Lie. “Through Dana Cita, we hope to make a difference and enhance the social mobility of many young people by funding these aspirations one at a time. It is a small step, but for a rapidly growing country that is as populous as Indonesia, we are hopeful it will be an impactful step.” Continue reading…
Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business to host International Export Seminar
In partnership with the US Department of Commerce’s Long Island Export Assistance Center, the Center for International Financial Services and Markets of Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business will host a breakfast seminar, sponsored by TD Bank, on the topic of International Export.
Titled “Financial Resources for Going Global: Show me the Money”, the seminar will be held on April 1. Registration for the event is available on the school’s event page.
