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Top MBA Programs for Sports
March 26, 2024
When I worked at ESPN, the MBA was not yet popular outside of the finance and marketing departments. Some of my colleagues had earned a Master of Science in Sports Management (UMass Amherst was the most popular program at the time) to gain insight on managing the business of sports, but that was about it….
Top MBA Programs for Social Impact
March 25, 2024
Social impact has become the cornerstone of many MBA programs. While finance, marketing, operations, and organizational structure will always be the core of an MBA curriculum, many programs have leaned into weaving social impact into their core, while others have developed concentrations, pathways, or majors around social impact. Whether you want to pivot to social…
Five Tips for Oil and Gas Professionals Applying to MBA Programs
January 22, 2024
Given the current state of the oil and gas industry, many professionals in this vertical are looking to refocus their career on a less volatile field, while others want to reform the industry from within. An MBA may be a good option either way. If you are currently working in oil and gas and are…
Do Business Schools Have “Types”?
December 27, 2023
Do business schools have “types”—meaning, are shared characteristics common among all students? The short answer is yes, but it is more nuanced than that. What you think is a school’s type may not be its type at all. So, how does this play itself out? The most mundane way is that most people who gain…
Should I Consider a Master’s Degree in Finance?
December 21, 2023
Are you aiming for a job in a competitive finance area like investment banking, research, consulting, or investment management but don’t want an MBA, at least for now? If so, consider applying for a Master of Finance degree (MFin/MSF). There is high demand for skilled finance professionals, and this degree can prepare you for a…
Resources for Hispanic/Latinx Candidates Applying to MBA Programs
December 20, 2023
As of 2022, Hispanic and Latinx citizens made up the largest ethnic or racial minority in the United States at approximately 19% of the US population, but they held fewer than 4% of senior executive leadership positions in corporate America. Increasing awareness and building the talent pipeline in the Latinx community may help reverse the…
Marketing Role to MBA: Seven Easy Tips to Get Accepted
December 19, 2023
More and more candidates with a marketing background are applying to top MBA programs, and the competition to land a spot in a coveted program gets fiercer every year. How can you capitalize on your background in marketing to submit the strongest possible applications? Here are seven tips to consider: 1. Remember, you’re marketing yourself….
Tips for Nonprofit Professionals Applying to Business School
November 17, 2023
If you have a nonprofit background, applying to MBA programs can be intimidating. Applicants who come from “traditional” MBA roles such as banking and consulting often have access to MBA alumni who can provide guidance during the admissions process. But if you come from a “nontraditional” role, you might not have easy access to that…
What Is DEI, and Why Do Business Schools Care About It?
November 13, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a collection of policies and programs within an organization designed to encourage representation and participation of people across all racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and ability backgrounds. DEI has become increasingly important to organizations in recent years, and this is reflected in its elevation within MBA programs. In the United…
Why an MBA? And Five Tips for Management Consultants Applying to Business Schools
November 9, 2023
Why an MBA for Consultants? Whether you are currently a management consultant or a former consultant working at an externship, an MBA is a great next step in your career. In fact, historically, management consulting was considered to be the perfect pre-MBA training ground for recent college graduates. Today, things have changed slightly. Consultants previously…
CPA to MBA: Conduct a Pre–Business School Audit
November 8, 2023
Every year, thousands of young accounting and audit professionals apply to top MBA programs. However, having a CPA or having been promoted multiple times after successful client engagements is not sufficient to secure a seat in a top program. Here are eight areas for assessment and potential repositioning as you prepare to apply to business…
Investment Banking and PE Professionals: What’s Your MBA Game Plan?
November 7, 2023
If you are an investment banking or private equity (PE) professional, there should always be room for an MBA in your future. Whether you are still an undergrad navigating the recruiting process, working in the first several years of the analyst/associate program at your firm, or currently applying for business schools, there is an MBA…