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March 21, 2025
Social impact programs have come a long way since I did my MBA internship in social entrepreneurship with Juma Ventures in San Francisco. This topic has become the cornerstone of many MBA programs, and each time I update this blog post, I am excited to add new schools to this list! While finance, marketing, operations,…
March 14, 2025
“What MBA programs are a good fit for me?” Many prospective MBA applicants ask us this question, and occasionally there are some obvious answers. But the truth is, it takes introspection, research, and dialogue to find the best-fit program(s) for any individual. Before even looking at specific programs, many people should consider what type of…
March 13, 2025
In design, people talk about building prototypes fast to test an idea. The same concept applies to MBA research. Before you request time off from work and invest the time and money to buy plane tickets and book hotel rooms, conduct online research to confirm that an MBA program is a great fit for you….
November 20, 2024
An MEM prepares engineers to lead and manage in technical disciplines. Engineering managers learn to leverage business in technical environments, often acting as translators between the technical and business functions in an organization. With a greater understanding of business fundamentals, an engineering manager can comprehend both the technical and managerial sides of a business—eliminating the…
October 30, 2024
U.S. News & World Report—In this blog post, we at Stratus discuss some surprising outcomes from the latest MBA rankings and analyze whether rankings should be a make-or-break factor when choosing your MBA program. Every year, there are major shifts in the rankings that catch the attention of prospective students and industry insiders alike. Whether…
September 12, 2023
While European business schools are starting to offer more two-year MBA programs, the number of one-year programs in the United States continues to grow. Before highlighting some of the top US-based one-year MBA programs, let’s talk about why you might consider this type of degree. In a one-year MBA program, you have the residential aspect…
August 2, 2023
Although these degrees have some similarities, there are several key differences in terms of time spent in school, tuition, and post-degree career options: Unlike traditional two-year MBA programs that strongly prefer candidates with an average of three to five years of work experience prior to applying, MFin programs consider candidates coming directly from undergrad or…
June 26, 2023
For MBA applicants who want to supplement their business education with either an MPP (master of public policy) or MPA (master of public administration), here are some questions to consider: Do I need an MPP or an MPA along with the MBA? An MPP trains students in policy analysis and program evaluation. In other words, students learn to think…
January 8, 2021
Although we hope that in-person school visits resume in the future, everyone should be taking advantage of new ways to engage with MBA programs virtually. Here are five ways to stay on track in your virtual MBA research: 1. Check out all the newly improved school websites. virtual tourAlmost every MBA program has a student…
January 5, 2021
When asked why one business school is not like the other, most applicants will talk about things like scores, job placement, industries that grads go into, location, weather, and a few other things. What prospective applicants are less likely to mention is class size. This is always surprising to us, because out of all the…
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