Inside the First Month of the Ivey MBA Program
Have you ever wondered what the first month of an MBA program is like? At Western University Canada’s Ivey Business School, Rabih Chour, MBA ’18 candidate, gives you an inside look at his experience in the school’s latest blog, One Month Into the Ivey MBA. Continue reading…
Dual MBAs You Need To Know At The Paul Merage School of Business, UC Irvine
If you are thinking about pursuing an MBA or any advanced business degree, you likely have a good idea about how and why you want to further your education. If that’s the case, you’re not alone—a 2016 GMAC survey found that 71 percent of prospective MBA students already have a single industry in mind for postgraduate employment; even before applying. Yet thanks to the broad base of knowledge an MBA degree provides, just what that industry is and each desired career path can vary wildly between individuals. And sometimes, careers move in unpredictable paths. To be ready for the varying trajectories that may pass, dual MBAs may cover your bases.
Terry MBA Students Take First Prize in Southern Conference Case Competition
A team of MBA students at the University of Georgia – Terry College of Business recently took top prize among thirteen other teams in the 2017 SEC MBA Case Competition in Gainesville, Florida.
Big Data and Business: An MBA vs. Masters in Business Analytics
2016 was the “Year of the Data Analyst.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for various data analyst positions is growing far faster than average—around 27 percent annually. In fact, 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies have either launched big data projects or are planning to do so.
Big data, which refers to the practice of analyzing extremely large data sets to reveal trends and patterns, is reshaping the business world—and it’s here to stay. Companies like Google and Amazon have dedicated significant resources to big data, and a report by PWC estimates that the big data market for financial services is expected to increase to $53.4 billion in 2017.
As for the job market for data analysts, the McKinsey Global Institute estimates that by 2018, the U.S. could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 workers with “deep analytical skills,” and 1.5 million managers and analyst with the necessary “know-how” to interpret and apply big data.
In sum, the increasing emphasis on big data in business translates to a growing need for workers who are able to analyze data and communicate the results effectively. Because employers want graduates who can do this work, many business schools are rethinking their curricula and integrating data science.
New Dean’s Scholar Award Presented to Outstanding George Mason Faculty
In an effort to show appreciation toward George Mason School of Business faculty members who go above and beyond, the school recently present the newly formed Dean’s Scholar Award. Continue reading…
Liautaud MBA Wins 2017 UIC Startup Challenge
Last week, it was announced that Liautaud Graduate School of Business MBA candidate and UIC’s School of Design instructor Ted Burdett won the Institute For Entrepreneurial Studies’ 2017 Startup Challenge at UIC. Continue reading…
