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HBS Breaks Down 7 Skills for Managing Teams
What does it take to manage a team effectively? In one of Harvard Business School’s most recent Business Insights blog posts, they breaks down the seven key skills needed to rally your employees and work toward common goals. Whether you’re a newly elected leader or a seasoned executive, you can... Read more »
Cornell Johnson MBA Class of 2019 Employment Report
The Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management recently shared the employment report for their Two-Year MBA Class of 2019. Of the 282 graduates, 264 sought full-time employment post-MBA. Of those individuals seeking job opportunities, 94 percent received offers within three months of graduation, and 93 percent accepted. According to David B.... Read more »
HBS Announces Timing of Round 2 Interview Invitations
Harvard Business School’s managing director of MBA admissions and financial aid, Chad Losee, posted to the Direct from the Director blog to update Round 2 applicants about next steps—in particular interview invitations. He wrote, “On our end, we are a week into reading your applications and have been enjoying getting to... Read more »
Certificate in Sustainable Business Launched at Georgetown McDonough
Georgetown McDonough MBA students interested in embracing environmental, social, and governance programs now have the option of a new MBA Certificate in Sustainable Business. The Certificate, available to both Full-Time and Flex MBA students starting this season, will prepare graduates to address the social and environmental challenges facing the business... Read more »
Wharton Director of Admissions Debunks 10 Myths About the MBA Program
If you’ve considered applying to Wharton’s MBA program, you’ve probably been inundated with information—not all of it true. To clarify fact from fiction, Blair Mannix, the Wharton MBA Director of Admissions, recently wrote a blog debunking the 10 most common myths about the application process. Read on for a summary... Read more »
Georgetown McDonough & USC Marshall Extend Round 2 MBA Deadlines
Two leading MBA programs have quietly extended their Round 2 admissions deadlines in the past several days. In emails to applicants who had begun (but not submitted) applications or who had previously expressed interest in the MBA program, both USC and Georgetown offered additional days for applicants to submit–albeit in... Read more »
Vanderbilt Owen Outlines How to Finish an MBA Application in 7 Days
The MBA application deadlines are fast approaching, so the admissions team at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management recently offered strategic tips for completing an MBA application in just seven days. Read on for their daily advice. Day 1 Gathering information and create a comprehensive checklist of what you will... Read more »
Chicago Booth Addresses How to Finance Your Booth MBA
The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business recently offered prospective MBA students advice on planning for tuition and other anticipated expenses while they pursue an MBA. The Value of the Booth MBA Within the first three months, 96 percent of the Class of 2018 received job offers. This year,... Read more »
UNC Kenan-Flagler Launches STEM-Designated MBA Concentration in Business Analytics & Management Science
In January 2020, UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is slated to launch a new STEM-designated MBA concentration in business analytics and management science as part of its full-time MBA program. Townsend Family Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Rajdeep Grewal, says of the new program, “Our focus is on strategic decision-making to prepare... Read more »
Calling All Admits: Share Your Journey on Clear Admit’s MBA DecisionWire
We’d like to offer hearty congratulations to all who gained admission to their top choices and encourage you to share which business school you plan to attend this Fall. MBA DecisionWire was designed to let MBA applicants, students and alumni share more information with their peers—specifically about where they decide... Read more »
Stanford MBA Class of 2019 Logs Record-High Social Impact Careers, Women in Entrepreneurship and Salaries
The 418 members of Stanford GSB’s Class of 2019 reached some impressive benchmarks as interest in social impact, women in entrepreneurship and salaries all reached record highs. Let’s take a closer look at how the full-time MBA graduates launched into a strong job market. Social Impact Careers Surge Stanford GSB’s... Read more »
HEC Paris Dethrones LBS at Top of Financial Times Ranking of European Business Schools
What is the best business school in Europe? The Financial Times just released its 2019 rankings and determined that HEC Paris claims the spot this year. London Business School has long been at the top, but slipped one spot to second place. Beyond assessing business schools overall, Financial Times also... Read more »
Forget Competition: Women Help Other Women at HEC Paris
Women’s MBA enrollment has reached its highest level ever, reaching 36 percent in Europe and Canada, according to the Forté Foundation. Over the last five years, there’s been a definitive increase in female students at top business schools around the world, and Forté CEO Elissa Sangster believes that “at this... Read more »
Silicon Valley Visits and More Out West Strengthen Dartmouth Tuck MBA Ties to Tech
Dartmouth Tuck might be tucked away on the East Coast, but that hasn’t stopped graduates from taking the West Coast by storm. In October, 40 students ventured West to network with tech and venture capital companies. It’s just one of the ways that Tuck is increasing its visibility in Silicon... Read more »
Duke Fuqua MBA Class of 2019 Beats Hiring Records
The Duke Fuqua MBA Class of 2019 had a record year for hiring. Within three months of graduation, 97 percent of the class had received job offers with 95 percent accepting, which, according to the associate dean of their Career Management Center, Sheryle Dirks, marks the highest percentages in at... Read more »
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