Imperial College Launches Large Scale Data Visualization Observatory
Imperial College Business School has announced the launch of an observatory that transforms data into images, the largest of its kind in Europe.
The KPMG Data Observatory is made of 64 monitors that comprise a 313-degree view of surround vision, and it is powered by 32 computers. Unique in that it allows users to observe data patterns that they would not be able to detect on ordinary computer screens, the observatory was designed, built and created by the College’s Data Science Institute.
Wharton Round 1 Interview Invitations Roll In
For applicants who’ve applied as part of Wharton’s Round 1, interview invitations have been rolling out in droves this week. A great tool for those awaiting invitations is Metro MBA’s sister site, Clear Admit. Clear Admit features LiveWire, where applicants can share real-time admissions decisions. Continue reading…
UIC Liautaud MBA Candidate Spotlights
Ever wonder who your everyday MBA candidate is at UIC Liautaud? MBA candidates can pursue their degrees on a part-time, full-time or weekend basis. They can also customize their curriculum to meet their individual career interests and goals by emphasizing one or more of the following concentrations:
Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, or a customizable Self Directed track.
Here are a few excerpts from interviews real MBA candidates at UIC Liautaud had with the school website:
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Business Athlete Panel Set to Speak During Smith School Business Summit
According to a press release on the school website, The Robert H. Smith School of Business’s Center for Leadership, Innovation, and Change is sponsoring a panel on the “Business Athletes” leadership model at the Smith School Business Summit on Nov. 13. Students and alumni are invited to RSVP for the event.
The all-women panel will feature Smith Senior Associate Dean Joyce Russell and an assortment of business leaders explaining how great athletes are sometime analogous with great business leaders. Continue reading…
New Restaurant Tip Calculator App Launched by Carey Business School MBA Candidate
Full Society is the future of the restaurant going experience. The app — which is headed by Carey Business School MBA candidate Paige Cantlin — allows diners to instantly pay, split and tip directly from their web capable mobile phones. And the cherry on top? At the end of payment, users are encouraged to donate to a local nonprofit that works to solve hunger.
According to an article on The Hub, Cantlin recently launched a beta version of the app to select restaurants in Baltimore with more to follow. One restaurant, Woodberry Kitchen, is also stakeholder in the company. Continue reading…
Tips for Tackling the “Why Do You Want an MBA?” Application Essay Question
You’ve put the time in studying for the GMAT, you’ve narrowed your list of schools, you’ve identified your recommenders and asked them to write letters on your behalf. There’s no more putting it off. It’s time to tackle those essays. Second round deadlines are coming up for a lot of schools, including the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, which has a January 5, 2016 second deadline. That may seem like plenty of time, but when it comes to your essay, skimping on your work is not a good idea. Continue reading…
