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Should I Consider a Master’s Degree in Finance?
August 8, 2024
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 (MFin/MSF) degree. There is high demand for skilled finance professionals, and this degree can prepare you for a…
Is It Hard to Get into an Executive MBA Program? Understanding Admissions Standards
August 5, 2024
There is no perfect time for someone to get an MBA. Everyone’s careers take different paths and have different timelines. For those of you who are further in your career, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is probably the best choice. The great news is that EMBA, part-time, and full-time programs all share the same professors, resources,…
Eight Tips for Female Chinese MBA Applicants
July 29, 2024
There are more women in the MBA pipeline from China than from anywhere else in the world. Although GMAT testing is down worldwide, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) reported that 16,431 women in China took the GMAT in 2023, representing a whopping 67% of all Chinese GMAT testers. By comparison, 8,345 women from India…
Don’t Let a Disability Derail Your MBA Dream
June 10, 2024
If you are reading (or listening to) this post, you likely believe that earning an MBA will advance your career. But maybe you are wondering if the process of applying and successfully gaining acceptance to an MBA program would be hindered by a physical disability, such as paralysis or a hearing or visual impairment, or…
MBA vs. MFE: How to Decide
June 6, 2024
Looking for a career in finance and think that you need an advanced degree to help you get there? Is the alphabet soup of program names confusing when it comes to choosing the best one to help you achieve your dream? Two of the most common paths are an MBA (Master in Business Administration) with…
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…
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…
PR Professional to MBA: Five Secrets to Success
April 11, 2022
Many people working in public relations (PR) or other communications roles do not realize an MBA could be a helpful step in their professional path because they don’t know anyone who has gotten one. Here are five tips for PR professionals who want to pursue an MBA: 1. Do your research. Find out as much…
Do MBA Programs Care about Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies?
September 14, 2021
Do MBA programs care about what’s happening in the blockchain and crypto space? The short answer is yes, though not all have taken action to educate in this space. However, that may change by the time you finish reading this post because new blockchain and crypto-focused elements are being introduced at an increasing pace as…
MBAnalysis Blog: An MBA for Future Entrepreneurs? Absolutely
May 21, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an entrepreneur myself — having being involved in 4-5 startups over the last 10+ years – I am frequently asked if business school makes sense for a would-be entrepreneur. Admittedly there is a tension there, after all some of the most successful entrepreneurs never went to business school, and in fact, some never even…
MBAnalysis Blog: Mixing Babies and B-School: Can You Do It? (Spoiler: You Can!) 2/2
May 11, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part II: Doing Babies and b-school can mix. I had a great experience as an MBA mom, but it required some trials and re-calibration to make it work. I know mamas who initially left their babies behind at the advice of others; a mentality that B-school isn’t for babies. Others find they have competing…
Tips for LGBTQ Candidates Applying for MBA Programs
May 10, 2018
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. Historically, the LGBTQ community has been under-represented in MBA programs, but that has begun to change as members have made their presence felt on campuses across the country. An average of 3.43% of MBA students are considered to be openly LGBTQ at the 28 schools…