Houston Energy Corridor: An Overview for MBAs
If you want to get into the energy industry, then you need to head to an MBA program in Houston. The Houston region is one of the most important industrial bases in the world and was recently ranked as the #1 U.S. manufacturing city by Manufactures’ News Inc. Continue reading…
Tips for Getting Your MBA without a Business Background
Heaven forbid! Are you an MBA applicant with a complete lack of business knowledge and a background in liberal arts, sciences or technology? While it may feel like you are starting the application process on a different planet from everyone else, have no fear. You are not alone. Continue reading…
Which MBA Program Is Right for You: Full-time, Part-time, or Executive?
When it comes to your MBA program, there are a variety of options available to you. Not only do you need to choose the correct school, but also selecting the right program within the school is just as important. There are a few standard MBA program formats: full-time, part-time, and executive. Each program type offers unique opportunities, requirements, and class profiles. At the end of the day, it’s a matter of which MBA program is right for me. Continue reading…
Work-Life Balance Tips for MBAs
When it comes to applying and attending an MBA program, applicants are met with a variety of options. There are Full-Time MBAs, Executive MBAs, Evening and Weekend MBAs. For many MBAs, the choice of which program to attend can come down to finances, career opportunities, and work-life balance. In particular, work-life balance can be tricky for Executive MBAs and Weekend and Evening MBAs. How do you handle family, friends, work, and school? I spoke with Nicholas Bludau, an Evening MBA student at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business to get his insight.
What Will It Take to Get More Women Seeking MBAs?
The business world is often thought of as a male dominated landscape. That’s a perception and a reality that has been shifting over the years. But, according to the Wall Street Journal, business schools are concerned that “the pipeline of young women may be running dry,” due to a dip in the overall number of students who are interested in getting an MBA. Continue reading…
Graduates at Commencement for McCombs Will Hear Ford Foundation Pres.
Students at University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business are preparing for the end of the semester and the end of the year. For many of those students, that also means getting ready for graduation. Continue reading…
