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Dec 13, 2018

3 More Online MBA Scholarships You Should Know

More Online MBA Scholarships

Last month, three of the best Online MBA scholarships in the U.S. caught our imagination. These advantageous opportunities can be found at celebrated academic institutions like the USC Marshall School of Business and the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

However, we would be remiss if we stopped there. Here are three more Online MBA scholarships you need to remember before you start sending out applications.

3 More Online MBA Scholarships You Should Know

Lehigh University

The Lehigh University College of Business and Economics FLEX MBA gives students the opportunity to participate in classes either online or on campus. The nationally-ranked program emphasizes values like leadership, social responsibility, and understanding global business. FLEX MBA students who have received an offer of admission as a regular students may be considered for a variety of scholarship options. For example, the Dean’s Scholarship may be awarded based on academic merit, and the Nanovic ‘60G Endowed Fellowship Fund will go to students who show outstanding performance within the FLEX MBA Program and “contribution to the program outside of the classroom.”

Dayton University

Dayton University’s MBA@Dayton offers tracks based on applicants’ academic and/or professional experience. Students can pursue the Foundational Online MBA, the Accelerated Online MBA, or the One-Year Online MBA, depending on their experience and goals. According to the school, applicants will be considered for “select competitive awards offered by the MBA@Dayton program or can identify private independent scholarships for which they can apply separate of the application or the federal aid process.”

Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business has multiple scholarship opportunities in its Online MBA program. Enrolled students can apply for merit-based scholarships, including “a $1,000 Online MBA Referral Scholarship, and a $500 Online MBA GMAT Test Bonus for those who submit GMAT scores with an application.” In addition, Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency (CAAP) program grads can apply for a $3,000 Online MBA scholarship.

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Sep 4, 2018

Hot MBA Jobs: Computer and Information Systems Manager

Information Systems Manager

For those looking to pursue a management career at the tech end of the business world, Computer and Information Systems Manager may be a promising career to pursue.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the growth rate for this job at 12 percent over the next eight years. But, are you not sure where to begin? Below, we’ve put together a guide to help you determine if this is the career for you.

What is a Computer and Information Systems Manager?

The Computer and Information Systems Manager (or IT Manager) runs the company activities related to computers and tech. They must assess the needs of an organization to determine the appropriate hardware and software to both meet demands of and enhance the efficiency of company business. In addition to installing and maintaining hardware and software, IT Managers must stay abreast of new tech developments so that they can pitch ideas to upper-management should they identify an opportunity to implement technology that would advance the company’s mission. The IT Manager also directs and organizes the efforts of the lower-level positions in the IT department.

There are different types of Computer and Information System Managers, so duties may be more specifically tailored depending on the specific title. For example, an IT Security Manager would work with the tech as it pertains to protecting an organization’s security interests.

Am I A Good Fit?

IT Managers possess solid analytical skills. People in this role need to be able accurately evaluate a company’s needs and determine which products would enhance productivity. They must also be able to analyze any tech and management issues to ensure that their department runs smoothly. They are solid, decisive leaders and creative thinkers. Communication skills are essential, as IT Managers must communicate directions to those working under them, as well as deliver presentations to higher-level execs.

In 2017, the average base pay for a Computer and Information Systems Manager, according to Glassdoor, was $106,092 in the United States.

Education and Where to Begin

The minimum degree requirement for a Computer and Information Systems Manager is generally a bachelor’s with a tech-related major. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, companies often require graduate degrees, and earning an MBA could prove to be a huge asset. If you are looking to pursue this title, it may be beneficial to start with entry-level tech positions in your field to gain a few years of experience before applying to a manager position.

An MBA program with a top-notch tech education may be a good place to start if you’re hoping to become an IT Manager. In 2018, U.S. News made a list of the best MBA Information Systems programs. Below, we’ve pulled some of our favorite MBAs from the list:

Sloan School of Management – MIT

It should come as no surprise that MIT Sloan tops the list of best Information Systems programs. MIT has long been hallowed ground for the technologically-inclined, so it makes sense that the school’s MBA program also caters to those with a bent toward tech, with 26.2 percent of the 2017 graduating class pursuing careers in the software and internet industries.

McCombs School of Business – University of Texas at Austin

McCombs, which has a nationally-ranked MBA in Information Systems program, is a desirable choice for the STEM-savvy. According to the McCombs employment report, 30 percent of the class of 2016 pursued jobs in the tech industry.

Scheller College of Business – Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech’ Scheller College of Business is an excellent choice for aspiring IT Managers. Forbes states, “Because many students are interested in more quantitative and technical areas, such as operations management and information technology management, Scheller is often viewed as a heavily quantitatively based program.” Roughly 21 percent of the Scheller class of 2017 landed tech-related jobs.

Leavey School of Business – Santa Clara University

For Silicon Valley hopefuls, the Leavey School of Business may be a wise school to consider. With flexible options like the Online and Evening MBA’s, Leavey allows students to tailor the program to their schedule. This may be desirable for those trying to balance internships or work and family life.

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Apr 27, 2018

The Stanford MBA Job Journey, and More – San Francisco News

Stanford MBA Job

Want to stay on top of the latest business school news out of Silicon Valley? We’ve got your San Francisco news covered!


Exploration Helped Her Find the Right Hands-On Job — Stanford GSB School News

Celina Johnson, Stanford GSB  MBA ‘08, is currently the COO of Man Crates, a San Mateo-based company that sells gifts for men. But these aren’t just any typical gifts—they are special presents enclosed in wooden crates that recipients have to open with a crowbar. Meanwhile, gift cards come in concrete bricks that must be smashed; certainly not your average Pollyanna affair.

In a recent interview with her alma mater, she discusses not only her current role at Man Crates, but also also how her experience at Stanford helped get her there.

“In my first meeting with the Stanford GSB Career Management Center, they asked me what my goal was, and I said I wanted to work ‘at a company.’ I knew that I wanted to move out of investing. I loved the strategic part of it, but I felt that something was missing. I wanted to roll up my sleeves and execute,” Johnson says.

Johnson graduated right before the peak of the Great Recession, which, thankfully for her sake, didn’t seem to hamper her career outcome. Her first role after earning her degree was with Sears-owned Orchard Supply Hardware, which had a headquarters in nearby San Jose. She left after five years, saying “If investing was a lot of strategy and not enough execution, Orchard was a lot of execution and not enough strategy.”

Stanford ’08 MBA alum Celina Johnson, COO of Man Crates / Photo via Emily Billings

Rather than working from the ground up, Johnson felt her particularly skills were best utilized in a “company that already had product-market fit where my skills could be applied to improving the business.” Months after her Orchard Supply Hardware departure, she connected Stanford ’09 MBA alum Jonathan Beekman, who had already begun growing his Man Crates team.

You can read more about Johnson’s journey here.

Delphine Sherman Named as Haas Chief Financial OfficerHaas School News

Delphine Sherman, who graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business with an MBA in 2006, has been named as the school’s new chief financial officer. An expert in the areas of education and financial management, Sherman told her alma mater that she is excited to take on the challenges of her new job.

“It’s a very exciting time to see how far the school has come during this really challenging financial time at the university,” she said. “I’d love to capitalize on that and bring in some strategy around what we want our long-range plan to look like—diving into the long-term and where we go from here.”

Learn more about Sherman and her credentials here.

SCU’s McChesney to Lead Jesuit MBA Network — Leavey School News

Toby McChesney was recently named the chair of the Jesuit MBA Network (JEBNET) — a worldwide network made up of 27 AACSB-accredited Catholic, Jesuit institutions and three Catholic institutions, works towards helping people earn their MBA. McChesney led the graduate programs at the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business over the past 18 months as the school’s senior assistant dean for graduate business programs. As chair, McChesney will lead these meetings and become the face of JEBNET.

“I am honored to be selected as the chair of JEBNET where I can use my expertise to ensure that the group continues to thrive in graduate management education,” said McChesney, who will serve a three year term. “I look forward to working closely with other Jesuit business school leaders in ways that will benefit the entire network over the next three years.”

Learn more about McChesney and JEBNET here.

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Nov 8, 2017

Leavey Prof Looks Back At Role, Helping Nobel Prize Winner Richard Thaler

SCU leavey nobel

In the wake of famed economist Richard Thaler recently winning the Nobel Prize, the SCU Leavey School of Business looked deeper into SCU’s historical role in the development of the behavioral economics field.
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Aug 8, 2017

Getting Paid: Highest MBA Salaries in San Francisco

Highest San Francisco MBA Salaries

San Franciso means many things to many people. Equal parts counter-cultural mecca, ground zero tech hub, haven for diversity, and real estate development nightmare, SF conjures images of Silicon Valley introverts and Haight-Ashbury hippies, as well as the high-earning Facebook employees who displace them.

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Jul 20, 2017

Leavey Professor’s New Book Explores Irrational Desire in Finance

Leavey Professor Book

Santa Clara’s Leavey School of Business recently looked into excerpts from professor Meir Statman’s new book Finance for Normal People: How Investors and Markets Behave, which investigates the rationale (or lack thereof) underlying our financial behavior and that of the market.

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