The Newest NYC Business School Careers
New York City is one of the world’s major financial hubs, and the many companies that keep offices in it are always looking for new talented MBAs. All of the jobs in this week’s listing have been posted within the past seven days and are located in Manhattan. Get ahead of everyone and apply now if you see something that you like.
Continue reading…The Top Denver Companies for MBA Graduates
In 2018, the Denver metro area was ranked the second-best location in the country for business school graduates, according to the “10 Best Cities for Business Graduates to Move” list created by Move.org. The city ranks highly for open positions, cost of livability, and unemployment rate. Graduates love the Mile-High City for its great outdoors and strong economy. It also ranks well for median hourly wage at $34,54—making Denver in the top third for discretionary spending.
Continue reading…Critical FAQs About the Cornell Tech MBA
What is the Cornell Tech MBA program? How do you know if it’s the right program for you? Recently, Adam Gavish, a Cornell Tech MBA alum, wrote about his experience and shared his opinions on LinkedIn. Here’s what he had to say.
What Makes the Cornell Tech MBA Different?
There are four key elements that make the CT MBA different than other programs.
- The Tech Industry: In this MBA program, you’ll get close to the tech industry, meeting and learning from hundreds of industry professionals. You’ll also dive into real-life experiences and learn tools from the tech industry.
- Hands-On Experience: As a Cornell Tech MBA, you’ll design mock UIs, implement proof-of-concept prototypes, conduct user research, explore product ideas, and more.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collabs: You’ll work with students from multiple MBA programs, computer science programs, and more to solve problems.
- Entrepreneurial Focus: From learning how to be a better public speaker to exploring customer empathy, you’ll gain entrepreneurial skills throughout the program.
Where Do Alumni Work?
After graduating with your Cornell Tech MBA, what type of job can you expect? According to Gavish, the program is best for product managers, whether at big or small companies. Alumni go on to work for a wide range of companies including Amazon, BlackRock, eBay, Google, MasterCard, Microsoft, Twitter, the Wall Street Journal, and more.
That doesn’t mean you can’t pursue a career in consulting, sales, or operations with a CT MBA, but you’ll gain the most experience in product management.
What About Post-MBA Recruiting?
When you graduate with a Cornell Tech MBA, you can rest easy knowing that you’ll have plenty of recruiting opportunities. Since the campus is located in New York City, you’ll have physical access to thousands of big tech companies and startups. You’ll also have access to the Cornell network, which is massive and incredibly helpful and giving. Last, but certainly not least, the CT Career Management Center is very well connected.
Risks of a One-Year MBA?
However, if you do decide to pursue the CT MBA, there are a few things to keep in mind.
- There is no summer internship, which can be negative for individuals who have never worked in the tech industry before and need extra experience.
- There’s also very little time to think about your post-MBA career during the program, so you have to plan and plan well.
- When you’re trying to cram full-time learning and course work into just 12 months, you can expect a lot of stress and hard deadlines.
See all that Adam Gavish had to say by checking out his post, here.
This article has been edited and republished with permissions from its original source, Clear Admit.
Santa Clara’s Sr. Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs Answers Our 5 Questions
In our latest installment of the MetroMBA “5 Questions” series, we speak with Toby McChesney, Ed.D., Senior Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs at the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. McChesney talks about the not-so-secret benefits of the school’s MBA programs, the benefits of learning in Silicon Valley, and a local can’t-miss spot you have to see.
1. What’s Something That People May Not Know About the Santa Clara Leavey School of Business MBA Program?
“At SCU’s MBA program, we put students first. Our professors, with their deep Silicon Valley connections, are dedicated to bringing cutting edge curriculum to the classroom. This dedication does not stop there—they want to get to know our students on a personal level, and with our small class sizes, they are able to do that. As full-time faculty, they are available to meet with students to support their academic and professional challenges. Students here at SCU are never a number, and our small but mighty admissions, career and program team work tirelessly to ensure our students are well taken care of.”
2. What Separates the Business School From the Others in the Region?
“When looking at various MBA programs in the area, students should ask themselves if they want to be an MBA student for a few years, or a ‘Bronco for Life.’ Here at SCU, our students are joining a community of like-minded professionals with strong values for integrity, collaboration and leadership. Unlike other programs where competition between students is high, SCU MBA students thrive in a supportive and cooperative environment. This sense of community makes SCU a unique place to learn business, as students learn from one another while applying the concepts they learn in class each evening. Given that 90% of our students are currently employed at top Silicon Valley Companies like Apple, Google, and LinkedIn, this make for a very powerful, yet supportive, learning environment. Also, there are more alumni from the Leavey School of Business living and working in the Bay Area than from any other business school, so the alumni network is unmatched.”
3. What Kind of Prospective MBA Applicant Should Consider Enrolling in Leavey?
“We are looking for applicants that have a strong academic background, not necessarily in business, professional work experience of at least three years and most importantly a generous attitude. We are looking for students who are ‘other-focused,’ and want to use what they learn at SCU to better their teams, their companies, their communities, and the world.”
4. What Unique Opportunities Do Students Have Enrolling in Leavey, Considering its Location in San Jose?
“Our location in Silicon Valley allows our MBA program to draw the cream of the crop to our faculty; we have CFO’s and Venture Capitalists co-teaching our courses. Each class has a Silicon Valley component woven into the curriculum, whether that be a real-time case project, or C-suite co-teaching a course in which they are experts. Santa Clara MBA students will benefit from Silicon Valley experiential learning as well as innovation and entrepreneurship.”
5. If You Can Only Pick One Restaurant in the Area, Where Would You Go?
“The Hut.
The Hut, a San Jose icon, reopened in June 2019 after a temporary three-year closure / Photo via Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group
The Hut has been an iconic gathering place for all SCU students for many decades, it closed in December 2016 and has just reopened as a restaurant and bar.”
Top 5 Paying MBA Careers: Tech
In recent years, there has been a major shift in where MBAs end up after graduation, both in terms of geography and career paths. While plenty of MBA graduates still pursue traditional Wall Street careers in finance and marketing, many more have begun making in-roads into tech havens like Seattle, Austin, and, of course, the Bay Area.
Top MBA Jobs: Senior Financial Analyst
Working in financial services is one of the most coveted career paths for MBA graduates. It pays well; you can find a job anywhere in the world; and top companies recruit in finance. Unfortunately, all that means that there is a lot of competition. It can be tough to break into the financial services industry though rewarding. If you’re interested in this lucrative career field, becoming a financial analyst might be the best place to start. Let’s take a look at what senior financial analysts do, how much they earn, who’s hiring, and where to earn your MBA. Continue reading…
