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March 24, 2025
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. However,…
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
Thanks to all the new upgrades MBA programs have made to their websites and digital footprints over the past several years, MBA applicants now have so many more options to help them get to know a school from a distance. While in-person options are also quite valuable, there are a lot of great reasons to…
November 20, 2024
Are you an engineer who is interested in accelerating your career in management? Do you want to leverage your technical background while leading teams of other engineers? If so, you might consider a Master in Engineering Management (MEM) degree. An MEM prepares engineers to lead and manage in technical disciplines. Engineering managers learn to leverage…
October 30, 2024
The latest U.S. News & World Report MBA rankings are out, sparking discussion among prospective students, alumni, and business school professionals. These rankings provide a yearly snapshot of how various programs stack up based on a range of criteria. Yet when the new rankings come out, they often bring surprises. Some schools surge, while others…
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
Are you aiming for a job in a competitive finance area such as investment banking, research, consulting, or investment management but don’t want an MBA? Consider applying for a Master in Finance degree (MFin)! Although these degrees have some similarities, there are several key differences in terms of time spent in school, tuition, and post-degree…
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
The challenges of social distancing have forever changed the MBA program research process; there are now significantly more virtual research options. This has essentially leveled the playing field, as someone across the globe has just as much access to conduct school research as someone who lives five miles away from an MBA program. Although we…
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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