The Best MBA Return on Investment in the Houston Metro
One of the top things an MBA looks for when choosing a business school is the return on investment. Return on investment, or ROI, is one of the most common profitability ratios, and an easy way to determine if an MBA is “worth” your time and money. We took a look at the Houston metro, and ranked the top business schools in the area based on their ROI, comparing average starting salaries with tuition costs. Continue reading…
Industry Expert Ellen Terry Helps to Shape Analytics Program at Houston Bauer
Ellen Terry, a lecturer at the University of Houston – C.T. Bauer College of Business is bringing her years of analytics experience into the classroom to help students—and the university—prepare for changing industry needs.
According to a 2016 report from the McKinsey Global Institute, one of the biggest challenges to integrating data and analytics into their operations is simply finding the right person for the job. Bauer decided to respond to the ever-growing need for talent in the analytics field, making expansions to their program and following guidance from industry experts like Terry.
Ellen Terry, who currently serves as a lecturer in Bauer’s Department of Accountancy & Taxation, brings her many years of experience to help Bauer shape a new program that can address the growing needs of the industry. She is a former vice president in the Data Science Group at JPMorgan chase, also having served for more than a decade at Microsoft. Working alongside Kaye Newberry, Professor and Department Chair, and Michael Newman, a clinical professor and Director of Accounting Programs, Terry has played a key role in developing new graduate level advanced analytics courses at the university.
“We decided to start with the end game,” Terry said. “What competencies do students need when they start with a company and get the opportunity to apply data science on the job? At JPMorgan, I had a good view of incoming capabilities … the biggest challenge I saw was the ability to comprehend holistic business architectures and integrate the intelligence pieces.”
In addition to addressing these challenges through coursework, students will also have the chance to work with Big Four accounting firms like KPMG and Ernst & Young. The application of analytics training, however, Terry believes, will be applicable to many fields even outside of accounting. “I can’t think of many job markets that won’t be impacted,” she said “It’s already happening with the big companies: banks, accounting firms, manufacturers, governments … are all busy transforming.”
Despite the coming changes in various markets and industries, Terry has no concerns about what’s to come. “I’d like to say this to the students,” she said. “You are very lucky to be living in this era—the future is going to be amazing!”
Celt Consulting Projects at Cameron Provide Hands-On Experience for Students
Through the Celt Consulting Projects, students at the University of St. Thomas – Cameron School of Business are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as consultants to a variety of organizations, assisting with business challenges in real time.
2017 Forté Forums Scheduled in 12 Cities Beginning August 14
It’s August, which means it’s almost time for the Forté Forums. These free events are hosted by the Forté Foundation, a nonprofit consortium of leading companies and top business schools committed to advancing the role of women in business. Scheduled for 10 U.S. cities as well as Toronto and London beginning on August 14, they are designed to help women learn more about the value of the MBA.
Whether you are a college student looking to explore options for the future, have been in your job for a few years and are thinking about a change, or are looking for a way to catapult yourself to the next level in your career, the Forté Forums are for you.
Choose to attend a forum in a city near you, and you can learn more about how the MBA can help you advance in your career, expand your earning potential, or provide opportunities to study abroad. With more than 100 leading business schools in attendance, you can also learn more about different programs directly from the school representatives who know them best.
The Forté Forums also draw leading MBA businesswomen from a range of industries and career stages, eager to share their experiences and provide advice and guidance. And they give you a chance to network with other high-achieving women interested in learning more about the MBA. Former attendees of the Forté Forums report that women they’ve met at the events have become part of a lasting peer support network.
Last but not least, the forums can help you begin to think about how to finance your MBA, offering valuable information about Forté’s scholarship opportunities, as well as many other funding sources.
Whether you know nothing at all about business school and want to see what it’s all about—or you’re planning to apply this fall and want to connect with others doing the same, don’t miss out. Register for a nearby Forté Forum today!
2017 Forté Forums Calendar:
August 14th: Washington, DC
August 15th: Boston
August 16th: Atlanta
August 17th: Miami
August 21st: Seattle
August 22nd: San Francisco
August 23rd: Los Angeles
August 24th: Houston
August 28th: Chicago
August 29th and 30th: New York City
August 31st: Toronto
October 16th: London
Learn more about the Forté Forums, including how to register.
This article has been edited and republished with permissions from Clear Admit.
C.T. Bauer Tech Entrepreneurs to Pitch Startup Ideas at Bayou Startup Showcase
This August, the RED Labs accelerator program at the University of Houston – C.T. Bauer College of Business will partner with Rice University’s OwlSpark to host the annual Bayou Startup Showcase, inviting UH students, alumni and faculty to pitch startup ideas to the Houston entrepreneurship community.
What Rice Jones MBA Scholarships are Right for You?
With the nation’s overall outstanding student loan debt exceeding $1 trillion, an intimidating price tag may deter talented students from pursuing higher education. Though the cost of business school can seem dispiriting, more and more schools are offering competitive scholarships to allow promising students to go after an MBA.
Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business is a leader in offering merit-based scholarships to ambitious students. According to the school, eighty percent of the full-time MBA students from the class of 2018 have received scholarships. In fact, all applicants are automatically considered for merit-based awards upon admission. These merit-based awards are granted only to full-time MBA students, and can range from covering 10 percent to 100 percent of tuition. Rice also offers a variety of flagship scholarships. For those Houston metro-bound b-schoolers, we’ve laid out some of Rice University’s best scholarships for aspiring MBAs.
Rice Jones MBA Scholarships
The Jones Graduate School of Business has a host of endowed scholarship options, which allow donors to aid promising students:
MBA Scholar
This coveted scholarship includes full tuition and a stipend for school materials and living expenses. The selection process for this award includes an interview process, and recipients should hold themselves to a high academic and leadership standard as they pursue their MBA.
Full Named Dean’s Endowed Scholarship
The Full Names Dean’s Endowed Scholarship contributes $2,000,000 to Rice’s scholarship resources, and supports recipients’ full-tuition and fees.
Named Scholarship
A new student is selected for the Named Scholarship each year. Awardees receive a portion of their Rice tuition.
Flagship Scholarships
Rice’s Flagship Scholarship opportunities may be right for students who meet the specific qualifications and require additional funding to obtain their MBAs.
Military Scholars Program (MSP)
At Rice, active or veteran military applicants to the full-time MBA program may be eligible to receive scholarships that cover tuition and other living expenses. Class of 2017 alum Will Lyles said, “The MSP afforded me the chance to be at one of the top schools in the country and be part of something that is continuing to improve and evolve. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am for that scholarship and this institution.”
Crownover Scholars Program
This scholarship gives students the opportunity to personally connect with the award’s namesake, former Rice Board of Trustees Chair, James Crownover. In addition to providing financial aid, this award creates a link between recipients and the experienced James Crownover, who takes on a mentorship role, introducing students to industry leaders and offering his guidance and insight.
Jones’s Partners’ Leadership Scholarship
Jones Partners is a collaboration of professionals devoted to bridging the gap between Jones Graduate School of Business and the surrounding business community. This network offers a scholarship for full-time MBA candidates with the potential to be outstanding leaders. Students awarded this coveted scholarship have two years of tuition and fees covered.
The McNair Scholars Program
Each year, one Rice MBA applicant is chosen for the McNair Scholars Program, based on scholastic performance, aptitude and leadership skills. The McNair Scholars Program provides opportunities to promising candidates from low-income backgrounds (generally first generation students), covering full-tuition costs for its recipients.
For more information on the Rice Jones MBA scholarships, visit the school website.
