New Dean Appointed at Kogod School of Business
According to a press release on the American University website, John T. Delaney has been appointed as the new dean of the Kogod School of Business effective July 18th. Delaney was previously employed at the University of Pittsburgh where he was a professor and Dean of the Katz Graduate School of Business from 2006 to 2015. Continue reading…
Liautaud Part-Time MBA Jumps In Latest Rankings
In a stunning improvement over last year’s list, UIC Liautaud’s Part-Time MBA program was ranked #78 by U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Graduate School Rankings. According to a press release on the UIC website, this was an impressive jump of more than 30 spots from the 2016 rankings.
What’s the Difference Between an MBA and Masters in Management (MIM)?
It’s no secret that this website focuses on MBA degrees — I mean, our name is MetroMBA for crying out loud. With that said, we like to give people options, so this post will focus on a different kind of graduate business degree: the Master in Management (MIM) degree. Aside from having an adorable acronym (you try saying MIM three times without smiling), this type of business degree is different from an MBA. How are an MBA and Masters in Management different? Let’s discuss. Continue reading…
Hot MBA Jobs: IT Manager / Director
As the lines between business and technology industries continue to blur, more and more information, computer and tech professionals are looking to business schools and MBA programs to achieve a leg up on the competition. An MBA with a focus on information technology (IT) is a great path to landing any number of tech-related jobs. One such position is that of the IT manager/director. Continue reading…
Carey MBAs Finish 5th at MIT Sloan Operations Simulation Competition
According to a news release on the Carey Business School website, a team that included three Carey Global MBAs earned fifth place in MIT Sloan’s 12th Annual Operations Simulation Competition. Carey students Prateek Agarwal, Alex Starr, and Sean Chou were on the “alexstarr” team that finished the online simulation with a cash balance of $2,233,510. Continue reading…
Is An MBA Worth It?
For folks looking to break it big in the business world, seeking an MBA seems like an attractive option. With on-the-job training, networking opportunities, and impressive job placement statistics, pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree almost seems like a no-brainer. Continue reading…
