EMBA Student Panel: Perspectives on Executive MBA Programs, Balancing Life and Making the Most of Your Degree
On today’s show we bring you reflections from students who are currently balancing an executive MBA program, their work and more. Some are high level execs, some are entrepreneurs, some are managers at Fortune 100 companies. How do they do it? Do they get the same opportunities as regular, full-time MBA students? If you’re only there on weekend...
Dual Degree Business School Programs: MBAs Who Double Up Their Degrees
Although it involves a significant investment of time and money, a dual-degree program can be the ticket to a recession-proof, lucrative career. For those with very specific career goals, the dual degree may present benefits that a single MBA degree may not. These include being able to assume leadership roles in nontraditional MBA careers, increase...
MBA Applicant Case Studies: Analyzing Various Types of Applicants to Help Each Build Their Best Application
This week we’re bringing you case study evaluations for three different mock business school applicants. One comes from an international background, another with a “typical” investment banking background, one who was laid off and has a gap on his resume and some who have low GMAT verb and/or quant scores. The show is moderated by Jeremy Shine...
Building Your MBA Application Timeline: What To Do and When Should You Do It
Planning and getting through the MBA application process can be a daunting task. Where should you start, how should you map out the next year so that everything gets done and gets done well - like when to take the GMAT, when to make your list of schools, when should you actually fill out the application. On this MBA Podcaster show admissions consul...
Building the best MBA Application Resume: Resumes that Get You Accepted
You've done your research and have a short list of schools you're applying to. Now you're working on your application and resume. In this podcast, admissions deans and a consultant give you solid advice on putting together your MBA application resume. This MBA resume can have differences from the resume you're use to apply for jobs. Our guests expl...
Regional Business Schools Versus Big Name MBA Programs: Picking the Right MBA Program
The current state of the economy has many headed back to school for their MBA, hoping that after graduation, their employment prospects will be improved. But should you opt for the Jones and the Simons, or the Harvards and the Whartons? Will the regional schools get you where you want to go, or do you need the Big Name brand school to strike gold?...
From the Military to an MBA Part II: Focusing on Using an MBA to Transition to Corporate America
For many military personnel it’s not an easy transition from the battlefield to the campus and then to the boardroom. Military leaders – with their sense of responsibility and strategic thinking -- are often naturally driven to get their MBA to develop their technical, business and managerial skills, to prepare for the move into corporate life...
Virginia Tech EMBA Day in the Life: A High-Ranked EMBA Program for the National Capital Region of the U.S.
Virginia Tech’s Executive MBA program, offered in the National Capital Region, is fully accredited by the AACSB, Association to Advance the Collegiate Schools of Business, the top MBA accredidation organization. Graduates of the Executive MBA program are awarded a full-time Masters of Business Administration degree on their diplomas and the offic...
Standing Out Among the Outstanding: Recession, Competition, and Business School Admissions
MBA Podcaster co-hosted Microsoft Corporation’s 2nd Annual MBA Panel at their Redmond, WA headquarters. The theme for this year’s panel was “Standing out among the outstanding: Recession, Competition, and Business School Admissions”. The panel, featuring INSEAD, University of Washington Foster School of Business, The National Black MBA Asso...
Getting Your Employer to Fund Your MBA: Getting Support & Funding To Advance Your Career
Tuition bills for MBA programs are in the tens of thousands, if not reaching well over six figures. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else paid for your MBA? Well it might not be as hard as you think. Many companies have existing programs for funding MBA’s and even if your company doesn’t have a program, it is possible to convince your boss th...
Last Minute Applicants: How to Successfully Navigate Round III & Beyond
You've suddenly realized you DO need an MBA to progress in your career. Or maybe you just got laid off and it's the perfect time to go back to school. The only issue? Applications deadlines are days away if not already passed. What options do you have at this point? How can you present your case to the admission's committee without seeming disorgan...
MBA for Engineers: How Engineers Can Stand Apart in Their Applications
We often get the question if an MBA makes sense for engineers and how engineers can stand apart in their applications from the many others like them who are applying to business school. To answer the question and more, we’re speaking to an admission consultant, several students, and a couple of deans about engineers and business schools. Which bu...
Career Opportunities for Green MBAs: Generating Green $$ from the Green Movement
The buzz in business right now is ‘triple bottom line’: people, planet, profit. Sustainability issues have made it into the consciousness of business leaders and they need MBAs who understand how to incorporate the issues into the decision making process. Demand exists but how exactly does the global green movement translate into GREEN, as in c...
From the Military to an MBA: Focusing on Getting In & Why to Pursue an MBA
Strong young military leaders often make the successful leap to Corporate America, with the MBA providing the tools. In this show you will hear from more than a dozen deans, soldiers, students and experts about the military-friendly schools, how to find available benefits, you’ll learn about the resources and the challenges. In our companion sh...
Deciding Whether to Pursue a JD and an MBA: When it Makes Sense to Go For the Double Degree
Joint degree programs are proliferating and one of the most popular are the programs offering to join a graduate business degree (MBA) with a law degree (JD) for a joint JD/MBA. More and more schools are offering these combined programs in response to strong student demand driven by the potential for substantial savings of time and money. We talk t...
Dealing With a Low GMAT Score: What To Do When Your Score Disappoints
In a 2008 Kaplan survey of 250 MBA admissions officers, 55% said that the GMAT is the most important factor on the business school application. Over 90% said it's one of the top 2 most important factors. Research shows that every 10 point increase in your GMAT score correlates to another $5K in your starting salary after business school. Why? Highe...
MBA Admissions Panel: MBA Admissions and the New World Order
On today's show, we bring you coverage of a live event, “MBA Admissions and the New World Order”. How is the "new world order" affecting business schools? Has the MBA curriculum changed as a result of the economic downturn? How are schools coping with the economy? Panelists also answered audience questions about the panel topic, as well as gene...
What Not To Do On Your Application: MBA Application Pitfalls & How To Avoid Them
It's amazing how many business school applicants make avoidable application mistakes and it's unfortunate that these avoidable mistakes can result in your application being immediately rejected. You have one chance to get it right. We've interviewed 3 deans of admission, 2 of them from an acclaimed college in Chicago and the prestigious Duke Univer...
Using an MBA to Change Careers: How To Branch Out While in School
Are you thinking about using an MBA to change careers? In business school they’ll call you a career switcher and you’ll find that you aren’t alone. Up to 90% of MBA candidates consider switching careers during their time on campus. Within just one or two years you can learn the skills and gain the context you need to launch into a new directi...
MBA Salaries in the Current Economic Climate: Investment Banking & Private Equity
Salaries for MBA grads, especially those in the traditionally highly-paid sectors of investment banking and private equity, is a topic of great interest in any economy. It's a given that the finance industry is not the easiest place to find a job at the moment. But for those few MBA grads savvy enough to land a job, what kinds of salaries can they...
International Business School Panel: Hear From Top International Schools as to Why You Should Consider Going Global
International exposure is becoming an important calling card in this highly competitive economic climate. Since the name of the game is to set yourself apart, whether you’re applying to MBA programs or hitting the job market, global experience divides you from the pack. Other reasons are time and cost. European schools typically offer an alternat...
Preparing for an MBA: Classes To Take Before Applying to or Attending Business School
Let’s face it: getting into the MBA program of your choice isn’t easy. This may be especially true for younger people with less work experience, or would-be applicants with liberal arts or science backgrounds valid pursuits, but not directly linked in an admissions director’s mind to making someone B-school ready. In this show, we’ll talk w...
GMAT Test Taking Tips from the Test Prep Experts: Prep Companies Share Their Knowledge to Help You Succeed
The single stand-alone, objective statistic in your application that will be used by the admissions committee to compare you to every other applicant is the score you get on your GMAT -- the Graduate Management Admission Test. The pressure is on to get the best GMAT scores you possibly can as there is an unprecedented increase of MBA school candida...
Landing Your Ideal Summer Internship: The First Step in a Successful Post-MBA Career
MBAs are feeling the employment squeeze from a tightening economy. This makes the summer internship, taken between the first and second year of your MBA program, an even more crucial step toward the ultimate goal of landing full-time employment with the company of your choice. On today's show, Landing Your Ideal Summer Internship, we'll talk with a...
PBS Presents CEO Exchange: Featuring GE's Jeffrey Immelt and Kraft Food's Irene Rosenfeld
This week we bring you an episode of PBS's production CEO EXCHANGE. Taped in front of a live audience of MBA students at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, you will hear two CEOs who are leading their venerable companies into the modern era. At General Electric, Jeff Immelt continues to put a charge into the Most Admired Company in t...
Business School Panel, hosted by Microsoft Corp: Pursuing an MBA - Motives, Value, and Opportunities
The Africans at Microsoft diversity group recently assembled a panel of experts to talk about earning and making the best of an MBA degree. The panel is a candid discussion with business school admissions and career services people, current students and MBA graduates on a range of topics. Speakers included representatives from some of the best scho...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: ESADE Business School
Located in the vibrant Mediterranean city of Barcelona, Spain, the ESADE MBA is a unique and challenging experience which will have a lifelong impact on your career and professional development. Their innovative Full Time MBA opens a world of new opportunities and offers you the ability to customise your MBA experience in 12, 15 or 18 months depend...
The Current Economic Environment: What It Means to MBA Applicants & Students
It's official - the U.S. economy is in a recession, and economists predict it's going to get worse before it gets better. With the job market tightening, large companies and even entire industries that used to snap up MBAs as soon as they graduated are instead laying off workers or even shutting down entirely. Meanwhile the tough times are steerin...
MBA Admission Authors: They Wrote The Book About Applying to Business Schools
Whether you’re just starting to think about applying for an MBA or if you’re almost ready to mail in those applications, you likely have many questions about the choices you have to make before you eventually find the perfect school. Fulltime or part-time MBA program? eMBA? iMBA? Europe or the US? A name school or not? How are your GMAT scor...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Chicago to spend a week at University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Listen in as we meet with current students, admission's officers, the dean and others. We are the University...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Carlson School of Management Full-time MBA
The Carlson School of Management is located at the University of Minnesota, on the west bank of the Mississippi River. With nearly 5,000 students, 7 degree programs, 104 tenure-track faculty, and more than 50,000 alumni in a network that spans the globe, the school is a world-class educational institution. Situated in the heart of one of America's...
Top Online MBA Programs: Choosing a Reputable Online MBA Program
Think you need to quit your job and relocate in order to pursue an MBA? Think again. Many top-flight business schools are offering fully-accredited MBA programs either partially or completely online. These programs offer management professionals the chance to continue their career development while earning an MBA. The online and "hybrid" MBA degre...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Carlson School of Management:
At the Carlson School of Management, business education exists at the intersection of theory and practice and has a key role in finding solutions to real-life business challenges. We approach business education from a global perspective. International study isn't just an expectation of our students -- it's part of our culture. In fact, few schools...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Carlson School of Management
At the Carlson School of Management, business education exists at the intersection of theory and practice and has a key role in finding solutions to real-life business challenges. We approach business education from a global perspective. International study isn't just an expectation of our students -- it's part of our culture. In fact, few schools...
Getting an MBA Later in Life: Can B. School Help in the Later Stages of a Career?
Are you ever too old to go for your MBA? If you’re feeling like the clock is ticking and you’re over thirty-five… this show is for you. You may already have a healthy salary but a nagging feeling that you can do better and move higher up the corporate ladder. Is it worth going back to the classroom this far down the road? We will get advice...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: The Wharton MBA
Wharton was founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, and that spirit of innovation still drives the school today. Wharton offers a distinctively collaborative MBA experience, unparalleled academic and career resources, and a commitment to learning and personal growth. Wharton professors create the new ideas that are transforming bus...
Getting Into a Top 10 MBA Program: What it Takes to Join the Elite
To get into a Top 10 MBA program you need sky-high GMAT scores, a perfect GPA from an Ivy League school, fluency in five languages, a Nobel prize, and have already started your own successful company. Well, not quite. Though it may seem that way, the top schools are not full of super heroes. They want to know who you are as a person, how you have o...
Star Professors: Why Your Business School Professors Matter
Ever dreamed of studying under the business experts whose names you read in the papers and see on the news? Lots of MBA programs have "star professors" on their staff rosters. But what's it like to work with them in the classroom? On this edition of MBA Podcaster, you'll learn what to look for in MBA faculty. Most MBA applicants do not put a high p...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Hawaii Pacific University's Master of Arts in Organizational Change
Hawaii Pacific University's Master of Arts in Organizational Change (MA/OC) emphasizes the management, design, implementation, and application of such change methods as continuous improvement and performance management. Students learn how to design innovations for organizational culture change, as well as how to implement an actual program of chang...
Top One Year MBA Programs: Is A Shortened MBA Program Right For You?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your MBA in one year instead of the traditional two years? You’d save time, probably some money and get back to work faster. But before you decide, you should know a one year MBA is not for everyone. Who is a good candidate for a one year program? What do schools look for in a candidate that will make t...
Business School Admissions Panel: Top Schools Answer Your Application Questions
Listen in on an Admission Panel with top business schools around the country. Admissions Directors from NYU Stern, Columbia and Wharton will field questions on a range of topics, all with one goal in mind: how you can beat the odds and gain admittance to their schools....
Re-Applying to Business School After Being Rejected: How to Transform Your Application to Get Accepted
There's been an uptick of MBA applications and that means more competition. As more candidates are vying for the same number of seats at business schools, more applicants are unfortunately getting rejected. Some schools encourage you to reapply while others don't. This time, we'll learn from admissions officers about the re-application process, whe...
The Green MBA: How Business Schools Are Making an Impact on Our World & Environment
The growing awareness of pollution, global warming, and rising sea levels is creating a stir in business education. “Green” courses have been added to curriculums and sustainable development programs are rising in popularity. Join us as we explore new opportunities in the Green Industry, how schools are reacting to the environmental crises, and...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School OneMBA Program
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Washington, DC to spend a week with students from the OneMBA Program. Listen in as we meet with students, alumni and faculty from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and its OneMBA p...
Do Business Schools Prepare Good Managers: The Link Between an MBA and Successful Managers
If you’ve got your eye on moving into a management position you’re probably seriously considering getting an MBA. Knowing that a business school degree will take a significant amount of time and money, you’re probably wondering if it’s a good move. Do Business Schools prepare good managers? That’s the question we explore today and in this...
MBA Salaries Part 1: How Much Will The MBA Degree Bring In For You?
According to recent compensation surveys, MBA salaries are on the rise. That’s good news for MBAs. In 2007, GMAC reported the average MBA starting salary ranged between $80 - $85,000. Many factors influence how much you’ll actually make. Years of experience, location, industry, function, and region are just a few things that can significantly r...
Comparing GMAT Test Prep Companies: Which Test Prep Provider Is Right For You?
Business school applicants have been lining up to take the GMAT since 1954. This year it’s your turn. To help you prepare, we have interviewed the various test preparation companies to hear what they have to offer. They’ll discuss the different types of courses they offer from traditional classroom courses to private tutoring and online courses...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Hawai'i Pacific University
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Hawai'i to spend a week at Hawai'i Pacific University. Listen in as we meet with current students, admission's officers, the dean and others. HPU's full-time MBA program provides ample...
Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Business School: Advice to Follow Before You Apply
Graduating from a top MBA program can mean a higher salary, wider name recognition, and greater career opportunities. Doors open and you have a certain level of pre-existing credibility. That's also why top schools are tough to get into; everyone wants it. If you're reaching for a top MBA program, we have 10 great tips on getting you in. On our sho...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Ross School of Business
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Michigan to spend a week at Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Listen in as we meet with current students in Ross's various MBA programs, admission's officers, the dean and others. Th...
MBA Resources: MBA Tours, Forums and Guides
With MBA-related websites, articles, blogs, rankings, organizations, events, books and podcasts, there is a wealth of information out there on business school. This time, we’re going to highlight just a few resources that can help you in your application process. You’ll hear about The MBA Tour, QS World MBA Tour, Forte Forums as well as busines...
Creating the Killer MBA Application: A Step by Step Guide to Creating the Best Application
Admissions deadlines are fast approaching but you don’t want to rush to the finish line. Your goal is to build the best possible application package. That means covering all your bases. Have you written essays that are full of detail and free of errors? Properly addressed your weaknesses? Exhibited leadership skills and potential? This time, we w...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the very best business schools in the world. UCLA Anderson faculty are ranked #1 in "Intellectual Capital" by BusinessWeek and are renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides management education to...
Comparing Admission Consultants: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Coach
All reputable admission consultants claim to be mentors and coaches to applicants rather than essay-writers who will write & complete your application from start to finish. But how do you determine if a consultant is right for you and your application needs? How do you differentiate between the many consultants in the marketplace and the variou...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School features a team-based curriculum with a global perspective that prepares students to be leaders in today's business world. The top-ranked MBA programs include a full-time program and three executive MBA formats (Evening, Weekend, Global OneMBA). Follow Mike Kunigonis, a manager from Corning Cable Systems, during...
Answering Your MBA Related Questions: You Asked The Questions, We Have The Answers
After receiving a number of MBA related questions from our listeners, we went out to find the answers. This time, we answer questions on MBA salaries, career options, courses to take to prepare for business school, and much more. Join us as we hear from GMAC (The Graduate Management Admission Council), an admission’s director, career development...
Part III of Understanding the Various MBA Tracks: Accounting, Human Resource Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management
Every MBA program has strengths in certain areas. Some schools have a renowned finance faculty, other schools are known for entrepreneurship or general management. By exploring a school's MBA concentrations, you'll get a sense of a program's strengths. In Part III of our series on MBA Tracks, we explore MBA specialties in Accounting, Human Resource...
Part II of Understanding the Various MBA Tracks: Non-profit Management, Marketing, Real Estate and Healthcare
Focusing your MBA education on a particular concentration can have several benefits. It can fill in gaps in work history, give you expertise in a field, and help you break into a specific industry. In Part I of our series on MBA Tracks, we learned that there’s a difference between just taking an elective course to actually specializing your MBA d...
MBA Must Reads: Experts Share Their Top Recommendations on the Books that will Prepare You for Your Application, Business School and Your Career Beyond School
If you’re applying for a MBA program or if you’re midstream, you’re likely doing a lot of reading. However, there are some books that you must to read to enhance your candidacy and career prospects. In this show we will hear from students, consultants and authors to guide you to the perfect books that will help round out your skills and open...
Recruiting Tips Deloitte: All About Hiring & Interviewing MBA Consulting Interns
Listen to a special full-length conversation with Deloitte Consulting's James Rile and MBA Podcaster's Janet Nakano. Rile, a senior manager and recruiter for Deloitte, talks about hiring and interviewing interns and where an internship at Deloitte could lead for those seeking a career in consulting. Rile was featured on our program on MBA Summer I...
MBA Summer Internships: How Important Are They & How to Get the One You Want
Landing the best summer internship possible is of huge importance for first-year MBA students. It’s often referred to as the “12-week interview” since an internship can lead to your next full-time job. Every MBA student is encouraged to get a summer internship and competition is tough. This time, we will explore what to look for in an interns...
Part I of Understanding the Various MBA Tracks: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Technology and General Management
More business schools are crafting specialized curriculums that are giving students a targeted approach to their education and careers. You can get an MBA in finance, global management, technology, real estate, or health-care, just to name a few. This time we'll explore four top MBA programs with concentrations in entrepreneurship, finance, technol...
Words of Advice from Recent MBA Grads on Getting in & Succeeding After Graduation: Expert Advice from Those Who’ve Been Down the Road Before You
If you’re on your way to enrolling in an MBA program, or already there now, chances are you would like words of advice on from those who’ve been there, done it and went on to succeed. Listen in as we get advice from our varied guests on everything from getting in, thriving while on campus and success beyond graduation....
GMAT Not Required: Which B. Schools Are Removing the GMAT Requirement from Admissions Criteria?
The GMAT score is one of the essential pieces of an application for most full-time MBA programs. But many Executive MBA programs are quietly removing it from the admissions criteria. This time, we’ll explore why more than half of BusinessWeek’s top 25 Executive MBA programs don’t have a GMAT requirement. We’ll also find out if you can apply...
MBAs in the Consulting Industry Part 1 & 2: Positioning Yourself for a Consulting Career
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with the Graduate Management Admission Council® to bring you an extensive series of MBAs in the working world. GMAC has brought together recruiters from the top consulting firms around the world to get the perspective on opportunities in the field for MBA graduates. This week, we bring you Part I& II: employment opp...
MBAs in the Consulting Industry Part 3: Positioning Yourself for a Consulting Career
This time we’ve partnered with Graduate Admission Council to bring you a special three part series on MBA’s in the consulting industry. You’ll hear from a panel of recruiters from three top consulting companies. Today we bring you part 3, which covers the employment outlook for the industry....
MBA’s Guide to a Successful First Year on Campus: How to Hit the Ground Running
Back to school after years on the job means lectures, homework and exams while also juggling campus activities and a job search. Even for those students who are starting their MBA shortly after successfully completing undergraduate business school you may not have enough “real-world” experience to hit the ground running in their first year. We...
Advice to the Younger Applicants: How to Get Into a Top MBA Program and Prepare for a Successful Career
If you’re younger than the average business school student but want to get an MBA now, you're in a good spot. Top MBA programs are reaching out to applicants with little work experience. We’ll explore some things you can do to compensate for a short resume, what the admissions committee will be looking for in young candidates, and what being yo...
Working Global: International Career Opportunities for MBA Grads
Interested in a career abroad? An MBA in international management could be your best bet. You’ll gain foreign language skills, be exposed to a culturally broad curriculum and make worldwide contacts. We’ll explore some global career opportunities and look into a U.S.-based global MBA programs....
Real Life and an MBA: Juggling a Family and Getting Your MBA
You want to pursue your MBA but you have so much going on in your life. How can you balance your dreams with your responsibilities – of a family, the finances and the often frenetic pace? In this show we will talk to real people who are doing just that – find out what they’ve learned – and get their advice to keep your juggling to a minimum...
The 360 Degree Guide to Applying For & Getting Your MBA: Everything You Need to Know for a Successful MBA
Listen in as we cover everything you need to know about applying and getting your MBA. We are covering all the bases from picking the right schools to apply to, calculating your ROI, improving your GMAT score, tackling the essay questions, nailing the interview, deciding on a school, what to do before you hit campus, and how to launch your career u...
All About Recruiting: How You Can Plan Now to Launch Your Post-MBA Career
You are pursuing your MBA for a purpose, to land the perfect job or enhance your career. How do you turn your dreams into reality? We’ll examine the recruitment process so you can seamlessly land the job that is perfect for you. Our guests will explain how to proceed down the MBA track so that upon graduation you’ll have your choice of opport...
The finishing touches on your application: How to make the most of your application in the short time left
Application deadlines for many business schools are just around the corner. As the countdown begins, we'll learn how to best plan out the months, weeks, and days before you hit submit. We'll talk about when you should approach your recommenders, if it's too late to study for the GMAT, where you should be in the essay writing process and you'll also...
Women & Minorities in B. School: How an MBA Can Propel Your Career
The number of underrepresented minorities and women in business school is significantly low compared to other professional degree programs such as medical and law schools. Join us as we learn what schools are doing to attract more minority students, why more aren’t pursuing MBAs, why recruiters are looking to hire minority MBAs, and hear about th...
Going Global For Your MBA: How An International Degree Can Expand Your Horizons
Each year the world becomes a smaller place as multinational organizations expand into new territories and link together people from all over the world. Learn how you can capitalize on this evolution in the business world by going overseas for your MBA. Whether you’re thinking of going abroad for one semester or for your entire MBA program we’l...
Business School & Ethics: The Role that B. School Plays in Creating Ethical Leaders
In this day and age of reoccurring corporate scandals and government-mandated reporting procedures we're exploring what business schools are doing to educate their students on the ethical responsibility of corporate leadership. We'll learn why ethically-led businesses make economic sense and how business schools are getting the message across to th...
Calculating the MBA ROI: How to Get the Best Return on Your Investment
Getting your MBA costs time and money. You want to make sure that the return on your investment makes sense and that you will recoup your investment in a reasonable time period. Join us as we show you how to calculate your “return on investment” (ROI), why it’s an important figure by which to compare schools and whether “average” schools...
Choosing the Right Business School: Understand The Factors That Will Affect Where You Will Want To Go To School
With so many business schools and specialty programs, how do you decide which school is right for you? Part of your decision will be based on where you think you’ll get accepted but there is more to consider than just average test scores and undergraduate GPAs. In this episode we’ll explore the various aspects you should consider when deciding...
Your Application Essays: Strategic Recommendations for Writing Your Admission Essay
Hot off the press: this year’s business school application essay questions have recently been released for all applicants to pursue. All over the world prospective MBA applicants begin tapping at the keyboard and searching for the right words that will get them into school and farther down their career path. This week's show looks at how to make...
It’s August and You Want to Apply to Business School: What Now?
If you’re thinking of applying to business school this year, now is the time to get started. You still have enough time to study and prep for the GMAT exam, draft several versions of your essay questions, visit a few top choice schools and ask for letters of recommendation from your allies. But where do you begin and what else should you be prepa...
MBA Ratings and Rankings: What Do The Numbers Mean & Who’s At The Top?
Everywhere you look you can find a new set of MBA rankings. Some offer ratings of full-time, part-time and executive programs, others rank schools based on their ROI and average salaries while others focus on specialties such as finance, marketing and entrepreneurship. We’ll dig into the ratings and find out which ratings list is most appropriate...
MBAs In The Technology Industry (Part III of III): Job Opportunities in High Tech
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with the Graduate Management Admission Council to bring you an extensive series of MBAs in the working world. Just a few weeks ago in San Francisco GMAC brought together recruiters from the top high tech companies around the world to get the perspective on opportunities in the field for MBA graduates. This week we bring...
Is an MBA Necessary: Have You Passed The Point of Getting Your MBA?
You’ve been working hard, moving up the ranks and you’re making a good salary. At this point do you need take time out of your career and spend a significant amount of money to get your MBA? Or maybe you are being recruited for positions that are typically held by MBAs and the job offer is lucrative. Are you hurting your long-term career object...
MBAs In The Technology Industry (Part II of III): How to Win an Offer In High Tech: What MBAs Can Expect in the High Tech Working World
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with the Graduate Management Admission Council to bring you an extensive series of MBAs in the working world. Just a few weeks ago in San Francisco GMAC brought together recruiters from the top high tech companies around the world to get the perspective on opportunities in the field for MBA graduates. This week we bring...
All About The MBA Tours: Make the Most of The MBA Tours
Join The MBA Tour's CEO and Managing Director Peter von Loesecke as he tells you what to expect at The MBA Tours and how to make the most of your time. We'll also speak with Meredith Siegel, she's the MBA Tour Senior Associate Director. With so many schools being represented at these events, Meredith will give us some advice on how to navigate thro...
Special Considerations For Applicants From Asia: MBA Tour Series for International Applicants
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with The MBA Tour to bring you a special series of shows for international MBA applicants thinking of attending U.S. business schools. Each show focuses on the special considerations that applicants from various teritories should consider when applying to U.S. business schools. In this episode we tackle special considera...
Special Considerations For Applicants From Canada: MBA Tour Series for International Applicants
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with The MBA Tour to bring you a special series of shows for international MBA applicants thinking of attending U.S. business schools. Each show focuses on the special considerations that applicants from various teritories should consider when applying to U.S. business schools. In this episode we tackle special consider...
Special Considerations For Applicants From India: MBA Tour Series for International Applicants
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with The MBA Tour to bring you a special series of shows for international MBA applicants thinking of attending U.S. business schools. Each show focuses on the special considerations that applicants from various teritories should consider when applying to U.S. business schools. In this episode we tackle special consider...
Special Considerations For MBA Applicants From Latin America: MBA Tour Series for International Applicants
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with The MBA Tour to bring you a special series of shows for international MBA applicants thinking of attending U.S. business schools. Each show focuses on the special considerations that applicants from various teritories should consider when applying to U.S. business schools. In this episode we tackle special consider...
International Candidates Applying to U.S. Business Schools: Special Considerations For International MBA Applicants
Thinking about heading to the U.S. for your Master’s in Business Administration? With hundreds of competitive schools to choose from, and a robust hiring economy, many international students have directed their school-searching efforts to the U.S. In addition, many U.S. schools actively recruit international students in an attempt to round out th...
MBAs In The Technology Industry (Part I of III): Positioning Yourself for a Career in High Tech
MBA Podcaster has teamed up with the Graduate Management Admission Council® to bring you an extensive series of MBAs in the working world. Just a few weeks ago in San Francisco, GMAC brought together recruiters from the top high tech companies around the world to get the perspective on opportunities in the field for MBA graduates. This week, we br...
The Executive MBA: Is The EMBA Program The Right Choice For You?
You know you need to get an MBA in order to advance your career but you’re not sure what program fits your experience. Do you have enough experience to qualify for an Executive MBA? What’s the difference between the Executive MBA and a Full-time or Part-Time MBA? What’s the long-term career impact of choosing an EMBA over the other MBA progra...
Part-Time MBA and Career Changers: Can You Get a Part-Time MBA and Still Change Career Tracks?
The old adage says that if you're looking to change your career you need to go back full-time while pursuing your MBA. We challenge the notion and explore the opportunities available for part-time MBA students to change career tracks in the middle of, or after, their MBA studies. We hear from a corporate recruiter, a part-time alumnus who successfu...
The Best Age to Go For Your MBA: Are Younger MBA Applicants Better Than Older Ones?
It’s been a wide-held notion that in order to get the most out of an MBA education you need at least a few years of working experience. Business schools compounded the theory by favoring candidates with solid work experience and turning out classes with an average age in the late twenties. Recently however, some top schools, including Harvard and...
Getting an MBA vs. a Master’s in Finance or Economics: Which Option is Right For You?
Has the MBA become passé? Once viewed as an elite degree for the future leader’s of successful organizations, MBA programs and graduates are now popping up everywhere. With the multitude of degree options available to master’s students how does one decide which program best suites their needs and growth plans? We’ll discuss the topic with th...
Getting off the Waitlist: How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Accepted
Waitlist purgatory: it’s a place no MBA applicant wants to end up. What should you do now? Some say you need to continually update the school with your recent developments, more letters of recommendation and a visit to the admission committee, meanwhile the school tells you not to send anything unless there’s been a significant change in your a...
Acing the MBA Interview: How to Prepare Yourself For Your In-Person Interview
For most MBA programs, being granted an interview is your first step toward acceptance into business school. It’s the opportunity for you to make yourself come alive to the admissions committee and show them why you should be included in their upcoming class. It’s also a time that many candidates have a hard time setting themselves apart from a...
MBA Math Quantitative Prep Course: Talking with the Founder of MBA Math on How Their Online Quant Course Can Help You
MBA Math helps aspiring MBAs develop their understanding of quantitative concepts and learn problem-solving skills in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, and spreadsheets before they get to campus, enabling first year MBAs to hit the ground running. In this show, we talk to MBA Math founder, Dr. Peter Regan, who teaches the live pre-term qu...
MBA Quantitative Skills: Sharpening Your Skills Before You Begin Your MBA
Most soon-to-be MBAs haven't seen the inside of a classroom for at least a couple of years. Basic skills like algebra and statistics have gone to the wayside as emails and PowerPoints have taken over. Students arrive on campus and are immediately confronted with core courses including accounting, statistics, economics and finance and many struggle...
Online MBA Programs: Are they worth the time and investment and how can you judge the various programs available?
Online MBA programs are popping up from coast to coast, catering to professionals who want to get an MBA degree on their own time. These online MBAs have sparked a significant amount of discussion and dialogue about the quality of the online education and the acceptance of such degrees among businesses today. Join us as we talk with the experts to...
Financing Your MBA: Start Planning Now So You Can Live Easier When School Starts
You know you need an MBA to progress in your career and earn a higher salary. But how will you finance the $40,000+/year in MBA expenses? Our guests explain the options available to students, how best to prepare financially to be a student again and help you determine which financing strategy will work for you. In some cases, your MBA educational e...
MBA Admission Strategic Plan: What You Can Do Now to Help Get Accepted Next Year
So you’re thinking about applying to business school? It’s never too early to start building a strong application. Our guests will help you with the process by telling you the top things you can do now to help you get in next year. Find out when you should start studying for the GMAT and how many times you should plan to take the exam, when is...
MBA Application Essays and Recommendations: Where to Begin?
Get ready to think hard, dig deep and do a little soul searching: you’re about to tackle your MBA application essays. The essay section is the single most important part of your entire application which you can control. So put the test scores and the GPA aside and think about how you can convince the admission’s committee that you deserve a spo...
The GMAT®: Everything You Need to Know About The Test
The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT®, is the single most dreaded part of the business school application process. Everyone has heard the stories and myths surrounding the exam. Listen in as we interview the experts in the field, including the test administrators, and dispel many popular notions about the exam, including the notion that...
MBA Admission Consultants: Learn About the Controversial Practice of Using an MBA Consultant and Whether It Can Help You
Many have relied upon the services of an admission "coach" or consultant to get them into their top choice school, yet few have admitted to it. We explore the benefits and risks of using such services and find out what type of candidate is best suited for the advice of a professional. Hear what schools think about the use of a consultant and what t...
Wine MBA: Learn About an Executive MBA Program that Will Delight the Palate
Join us as we explore the opportunities in pursuing a Wine MBA. Wine producing facilities throughout the world constitute dynamic and ever-changing fields that need to be managed in comprehensive and visionary ways. The goal of the Wine MBA is to help current and future wine managers in the world to successfully anticipate such changes. The curricu...
Part-time Versus Full-time MBA: Which One is Right for You?
When considering the pursuit of an MBA, one of the first options you're likely weighing is going back full-time versus part-time. Historically it has been deemed that for graduate students in business, the decision to attend school full-time vs. part-time largely depends on whether you want to continue on a pre-established career path or alternativ...
