Francisco Veloso Named New Imperial College Business School Dean
This month, Imperial College London named internationally renowned innovation scholar and professor Francisco Veloso as the new Dean of the Business School. Veloso is a prominent expert in innovation and entrepreneurship, where his research—including studies into the development of Silicon Valley—has mainly focused on how corporations and regions develop and use science and technology to promote economic growth. Continue reading…
The FinTech MBA at NYU Stern
The finance industry has historically gone hand-in-hand with MBA degrees. Even as MBAs are becoming increasingly popular in other industries, finance is still the biggest MBA job sector and accounts for 22 percent of all MBA jobs, according to the 2014/15 QS TopMBA.com ‘Jobs and Salary Trends Report.’
While finance has always been a prominent staple of business school, it’s also been a bit of an “old-school” science. In recent years, the role of technology in business increased dramatically as computers, big data and business analysts have entered the arena. These developments have opened up new sectors and industries including FinTech. Continue reading…
Taking A Closer Look Inside The Seattle Startup Scene
The Seattle startup scene has always been vibrant. In fact, Seattle’s startup activity ranks among the world’s best and is an essential component of the city’s ecosystem. However, that doesn’t mean that Seattle hasn’t faced some issues regarding growth. While 2016 welcomed many new startups to Seattle and several lucrative financing deals, such as OfferUp’s $119 million round, Silicon Valley is holding the city back from reaching its full potential. Continue reading…
No GRE or GMAT Required: San Francisco
John Steinbeck once described San Francisco as a “golden handcuff with the key thrown away,” while Rudyard Kipling lamented that leaving the City by the Bay was its one and only drawback.
San Jose State University Maintains AACSB Accreditation
San Jose State University proudly announced that it’s Lucas Graduate School of Business has maintained its AACSB accreditation.
Lucas has garnered a high reputation as a center of training for those with their sights on careers in Silicon Valley.
MBAs and Google: How to Get an Inside Track
We all know about Google. We use it in our everyday lives to accomplish all sorts of tasks. Finding out what time the NBA Finals are on tonight, discovering a new recipe to cook, or learning more about an interview subject are all made possible thanks to the world’s most powerful and user friendly search engine.
But what about all the time, effort and business-savvy that goes into a company like Google? Plenty of that comes from new MBAs hired by Google each year. Continue reading…
