USD Supply Chain Management Ranked 9th Nationally
The U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2016 Best Online Graduate Business Programs rankings. The Supply Chain Management program at the University of San Diego School of Business once again ranked 9th in the nation. The same program ranked 9th in the nation in 2015 as well. Continue reading…
Seattle Pacific University Ranked 2nd Best Value College in the West
Seattle Pacific University (SPU) was recently ranked #2 for “Best Colleges — Best Value” in the west by U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 college rankings. The ranking looked at SPU’s academic quality as well as its net cost of attendance for a student in the 2014-15 school year. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the value, according to the study. Continue reading…
The Zahn Challenge at San Diego University Invites Entrepreneurial Alumni to Apply
In September, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the San Diego State University College of Business’ undergraduate entrepreneurial program as the eighth best program among public universities and 21st best program overall. And in July, Forbes ranked SDSU as the sixth most entrepreneurial university out of public universities and the 23rd best overall. And that’s just the start of SDSU’s entrepreneurship focus. Continue reading…
Johns Hopkins Ranked 10th in National Universities Rankings
In the latest U.S. News & World Report “National Universities” rankings, Johns Hopkins University, home of the Carey Business School, climbed two spots, from No. 12 to a tie for 10th, which is up from 12th last year and 16th as recently as 2006. Continue reading…
UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ranked Among Nation’s Best 20 Years Running
UC Davis’ Graduate School of Management’s Full-Time MBA program was ranked among the premier programs for the 20th year in a row, according to a press release from the school. U.S. News & World Report ranked the graduate business schools and released their list on March 10. UC Davis’ program came in at 48 out of 464. Part of what made UC Davis rank so high was their selectivity of applicants (top 10), their average GMAT score (688 up from 685), and their record MBA starting salary and bonus ($99,952 up from $88,301). Continue reading…
How to Create a Competitive Admissions Application
Students decide to enroll in an MBA program for multiple reasons. Some students seek the knowledge needed to progress their careers, while others look to gain the skills to build a successful new business. Whatever the reason, the process begins with doing the proper research to find out which program is best for the student. The Economist says, “Finding the right school is not just about looking at rankings, or choosing one considered as “prestigious.” The key to making the right choice is, understanding why you want to take an MBA, and what you expect it to do for you.”
Wherever you start your search, the last step will be to complete the application process for the program or programs you choose. The application process varies by schools but typically includes completing the actual program application, the submission of required documents, such as GMAT scores and undergraduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, a copy of their professional resume and often, a statement of purpose and sometimes an admissions interview.
