The University of Washington Looks at the Effect of Minimum Wage
Over the years, there have been many arguments for and against raising the minimum wage. The issue is that study results vary. Three years ago, Seattle became one of the first cities in the nation to approve a $15-an-hour minimum wage, to be implemented over several years. It started in April 2015, when the wage raised to $11 an hour from $9.47. Then, it continued in January 2016 with an increase to $13 an hour. Continue reading…
Your Guide To The University Of Washington Dual MBA
Dual MBAs or concurrent degrees provide students the opportunity to earn an MBA—and the strong foundation of business knowledge that comes with it—while earning an additional degree. With the chance to pair MBAs with a wide range of degree programs from law to healthcare, dual degrees can save students time, money and give graduates the industry-tailored knowledge which will give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Foster School Offers Tips for their TMMBA Admissions Essay
Writing an admissions essay is never easy. And it can be especially daunting for students applying to unique MBA programs such as the Technology Management MBA program at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. That’s why executive director Tracy Gojdics decided to share some of her top tips on how to approach this portion of your admissions essay.
Gojdics provided her advice in a short video on the Foster School website. In the video, she reminds students that the essay is a chance for self-reflection and an opportunity for the Admissions team to get to know you better. She also offered the following tips.
Foster School Has More MBAs Gaining Tech Employment Than Any Other B-School
The University of Washington’s Foster School of Business has become the leading B-school in tech employment. According to the 2016 employment reports, more MBAs at Foster took tech jobs than at any other school—outpacing even Silicon Valley schools such as Stanford GSB and the University of California, Berkeley. In fact, Foster sent more than half (52 percent) of its MBA graduates into the tech sector, that’s a 9 percent increase over last year and a 13.2 percent lead over the next closest school. Continue reading…
Federal Employees, Partners Enjoy Reduced MBA Tuition At Smith School
According to a recent press release, federal employees and their partners can now receive a 30 percent tuition discount when they qualify for select graduate programs at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Continue reading…
Washington State Economy Continues to Boom
Thanks to new construction in downtown Seattle and more major tech corporations moving to the area and expanding, Washington state has become even more attractive as a place to live. Despite the high cost of living, Washington’s state economy is one of the best in the country, and in the world. In fact, according to U.S. News, Washington is ranked fifth overall in the ‘Best States’ analysis and is third for patent generation between 2013 and 2015. Continue reading…
