Emory / Goizueta MBA News

Published: March 26, 2026

Real Humans of Amazon: Katie Hoole, Emory Goizueta MBA ’23, Senior Program Manager

In this Real Humans: Alumni, we hear from Katie Hoole, a recent Emory Goizueta graduate and educator who pursued an MBA to satisfy her interest in being pushed intellectually in new and different ways. Attracted to the uniquely and intentionally collaborative culture at Goizueta and the focus on building principled leaders, Hoole learned a robust new skillset and agility in professional settings in the program, helping her meet the current moment of effectively and ethically leveraging AI. Read her story here. Katie Hoole, Emory Goizueta MBA ’23, Senior Program Manager, Amazon Age: 34 Read more

Published: March 15, 2026

The Week Ahead: Round 2 & INSEAD Decisions; Late Round Deadlines, March 16-20, 2026

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 & INSEAD Decisions; Late Round Deadlines Leading MBA programs are starting to release their Round 2 decisions, and have late round application deadlines. Monday, March 16, IESE is scheduled to have released their Round 2 decisions. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 5 application deadline. Tuesday, March 17, Notre Dame / Mendoza and Imperial Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 18, UVA / Darden and Emory / Goizueta are scheduled Read more

Published: March 12, 2026

Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview 2026

Calling all future MBA Applicants! You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application for Fall 2027 applications? Join us for our 2026 MBA Admissions Overview Event Series to get an early start on your MBA Applications. We’re hosting four events – May 19th, May 20th, May 26th, & May 27th all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five top MBA Programs. The full series includes 20 Top MBA Programs. We’ll start with a 60-minute roundtable panel. MBA admissions professionals will share Read more

Published: February 26, 2026

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in March 2026

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. Rounds 3 & 4 deadlines for many schools are fast approaching, and with that, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. Read on for what to expect in March. Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where Read more

Published: February 5, 2026

Clear Admit MBA Fair 2026 – May 11th, Atlanta

Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in Atlanta to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Monday, May 11th Time: 5:00-8:30 PM Location: George Tower | Scheller Tower, 55 Fifth St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30332-0001 Registration Form: Schools Confirmed for the Clear Admit MBA Fair 2026: Berkeley / Haas Carnegie Mellon / Tepper Chicago / Booth Columbia Business School Cornell Johnson Cornell Tech Read more

Published: February 1, 2026

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in February 2026

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As most schools return from a semester break, second-round application deadlines are passing by and third-round deadlines are up next in just a few months. In-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students to meet administration team members, current students, and tour campuses. Here’s what’s scheduled for February. Why attend MBA events? Read more

Published: January 29, 2026

Emory Goizueta Introduces Four New Ways to Customize Its One-Year MBA

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School is expanding the flexibility of its One-Year MBA, giving students even more control over how they shape their graduate business education. The 12-month program now offers new customization options designed to align closely with students’ individual goals and career aspirations. Beginning with the incoming class that starts in May 2026, students in the One-Year MBA can choose from four distinct program options, each offering a different pathway to leadership and impact. The Accelerated MBA is built for Read more

Published: January 21, 2026

Real Humans of the Emory Goizueta MiM Class of 2026

The Real Humans of the Emory Goizueta Business School Master in Management (MiM) Class of 2026 reflect a cohort defined by intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a shared desire to have a meaningful business impact. To start, Crow Thorsen entered the MiM program eager to deepen his business knowledge while continuing his involvement with the Emory Swimming & Diving team. A former Emory undergraduate with a background in psychology and international studies, Crow is exploring careers in consulting, nonprofits, and higher education, energized by Goizueta’s collaborative and Read more

Published: January 4, 2026

The Week Ahead: Several MBA Deadlines, January 5-9, 2026

Welcome the first Week Ahead of 2026! We’re kicking off the new year with a rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week. Round 2 now in full swing! Several leading MBA programs have their Round 2 application deadlines this week. Monday, January 5, Harvard, Dartmouth / Tuck, Michigan / Ross, Indiana / Kelley and Ohio State / Fisher have their Round 2 application deadlines. Cambridge / Judge and Washington / Olin have their round 3 application deadline. Tuesday, January 6, UPenn / Wharton, Columbia, Yale SOM, UCLA / Anderson, UNC / Kenan-Flagler, Washington / Foster, SMU / Read more

Published: December 22, 2025

Clear Admit Event Series: Masters in Management Application Overview, February 2026

Join us for this upcoming Masters in Management Event! Is a master’s in management (MiM) the right fit for you? Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but specialized master’s programs allow candidates to apply during their senior year of college for a program that would begin the Fall term after they graduate or after a limited amount of experience. Dates: February 24th & 25th, 2026 Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel (all times Eastern) What makes someone a good fit for Read more

Published: December 11, 2025

GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation Analysis for MBA Applicants and Recommenders

Applying to business school entails a great deal of work for prospective students – and almost as much effort for the people writing their letters of recommendation. An effective MBA recommendation provides rich information about the candidate’s strengths, key accomplishments, and leadership abilities. It’s also important that a recommendation fully address every question that is asked by the admissions committee. So, when an applicant is targeting six schools that ask different questions across their recommendation forms, this can translate to a great deal of time and effort for already-busy recommenders. To alleviate some of this pressure, Read more

Published: December 3, 2025

Real Humans of Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2027

We head to Atlanta, Georgia, to meet some new members of the Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2027 in this Real Humans: MBA Students. The Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2027 brings together a diverse group of leaders who share a common thread: a desire to grow, give back, and make an impact in an environment where community truly matters. Among them is Aahil Makhani, whose supply chain and operations experience at Target, Carter’s, and Home Depot sparked a commitment to elevating frontline voices in strategic decision-making. Alongside him is Nolan Fisher, a manufacturing consultant Read more

Published: November 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in December 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As second-round deadlines approach, the semester comes to an end, and schools are preparing to close for a long break, there are fewer opportunities this month for in-person networking and information sessions both on and off-campus. So get yourself scheduled while you can! Here’s Read more

Published: November 30, 2025

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, Decisions & INSEAD Interviews, December 1-5, 2025

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 1 Decisions Begin! Monday, December 1, NYU / Stern has its Round 1 initial notification deadline. Ohio State / Fisher and Brigham Young / Marriott have their Round 1 application deadlines. Michigan State / Broad, Arizona / Carey and Minnesota / Carlson have their Round 2 application deadlines. Wednesday, December 3, Emory / Goizueta, CMU / Tepper and Boston College / Carroll are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Thursday, December 4, Chicago / Read more

Published: November 24, 2025

‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2024 MBA Graduates

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. A career in the technology industry is one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech industry jobs in 2024 despite the overall decline in tech industry hiring. We also review recent trends in MBA graduate Read more

Published: November 19, 2025

M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fields

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. Despite a slowdown in finance industry hiring, MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs continue to have a strong track record of finance Read more

Published: November 17, 2025

Consulting Placement Trends at Leading MBA Programs

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. Because management consulting remains a highly popular goal for MBA students, we’re taking a closer look at consulting careers placement for Class of 2024 graduates and other recent trends. Jobs at the best strategy consulting firms including McKinsey, Bain and BCG (together known as the MBB) are particularly coveted by business school students because these firms often provide a fast track to senior positions in large corporations. In addition, M7 Read more

Published: November 11, 2025

Admissions Tips for MiM Applicants

When you’re applying to a Master’s in Management program, you want to convey who you are, what you have accomplished, what are your career goals, why you are seeking a MiM degree in general and why you are a great fit for the specific MiM program in particular. MiM admissions teams look to build diverse classes, and to do that, they look beyond surface-level achievements. They want to understand the story behind your choices, what drives you and how your goals align with their program’s mission and community. To put it simply, most programs Read more

Published: November 10, 2025

Supporting Veterans’ MBA Enrollment with Scholarships, Clubs, and Dedicated Programs

For military members seeking to transition back to civilian life or to hone their leadership skills and advance their careers, the MBA provides a sound pathway. While the gap between military service and graduate business management education may seem wide, there are actually several threads between the two. Leadership is the most obvious example of this. Valerie Rivera of Stanford GSB explained that, alongside faultless timekeeping, her military service taught her to “motivate people when big salaries, perks, and stock options aren’t available” – a golden Read more

Published: November 4, 2025

Eight Benefits of a Master’s in Management Degree

For recent college graduates who are interested in exploring a business career but who did not major in business, a Masters in Management (MiM) degree is a viable option to bridge the gap to the business world. MiM programs provide a foundation in business fundamentals while allowing students to discover their career direction. Though the MiM degree has long been popular in Europe, business schools across the United States are seeing rapid growth and success with their own versions of the MiM program. Here are eight benefits that business leaders say a MiM degree provides. 1. A Business Career Launchpad Read more

Published: October 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in November 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As second-round deadlines are approaching, schools are hosting events both on and off-campus for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for November. Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess Read more

Published: October 21, 2025

Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2025-2026

To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and other Rounds taking place between November 1st, 2025, and February 1st, 2026) in one place. You’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay Analysis” column. School Deadline Decision Essay Analysis Application Live? WashU Olin 11/1/2025 12/12/2025 Yes Yes Maryland Smith 11/1/2025 12/15/2025 Yes Yes Oxford / Saïd (R3) 11/3/2025 12/12/2025 Read more

Published: September 29, 2025

Clear Admit Webinar Series: Insights into Master in Management Programs, 2025

The Master in Management (MiM) degree has become one of the fastest-growing graduate business programs worldwide, offering recent graduates and early-career professionals the opportunity to gain advanced business training, global exposure, and access to top employers. If you are considering pursuing a MiM, this exclusive webinar will allow you to compare some of the world’s most prestigious programs side by side. Dates: December 2nd & December 3rd 2025 Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel (all times Eastern) Featured Universities and Business Schools This event brings together Read more

Published: September 29, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in October 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As first-round deadlines are passing us by and the second round begins, schools are hosting events for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for October Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where Read more

Published: September 28, 2025

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & HBS Interview Invites, September 29-October 3, 2025

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Application deadlines in full swing! October 1 is the busiest day for application deadlines this week with ten in total. Monday, September 29, MIT / Sloan has its Round 1 application deadline. HBS is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invitations. Tuesday, September 30, Duke / Fuqua and Carnegie Mellon / Tepper have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, October 1, UVA / Darden, UCLA / Anderson, Emory / Goizueta, Georgetown / McDonough, Washington / Read more