MBA Podcaster - Your Guide To The MBA Admission's Process for Business School

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 priority on researching the faculty at schools where they are applying. A bit of homework in this area can pay off with a match to a school that's a great fit for you.

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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 change in an organization. Forty-two semester hours of graduate work are required to complete the program.

Please visit http://www.hpu.edu/maoc for more information.

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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 them successful? What’s the difference between a one year program and a two year program? We talk to those responsible for admissions from some of the top one-year programs about what to expect from a 1 year program during school and after graduation.

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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, China’s first and only independent business school. Founded in 2002, Cheung Kong GSB features a world class faculty who integrate their teaching experience from some of the best schools in the world with on-the-ground knowledge of how business is done in China. Based in Shanghai, China’s economic capital, the Cheung Kong MBA is 12 months long and is taught exclusively in English. The Cheung Kong MBA is also one of the first in the world to require students to take classes in the humanities, thus encouraging them to think beyond profits and instead focus on their responsibilities as the world’s future business leaders. For more information about the Cheung Kong MBA visit www.ckgsb.edu.cn/mba.

Business School Admission's 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.

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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, where you can find feedback, and how you can recover from rejection and re-energize your application to get accepted next time.

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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 the best time to visit the schools and narrow your list of choices and what you can do now to address weaknesses in your application such as low undergraduate grades or a potentially low GMAT score. Then when you’ve finally finished the application our guests will tell you when is the best time to submit. Get ready to launch your MBA Admission Strategic Plan!

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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 how Green MBAs are leading the way for change on campuses.

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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 partner schools: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, RSM Erasmus University (Netherlands), EGADE – Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico), and FGV-EAESP (Brazil).

Five top-ranked business schools from around the world joined together in 2002 to create the OneMBA Program. OneMBA is the only global executive MBA program designed by five schools on four continents.

Click here to visit the OneMBA website, and Click here to visit UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s MBA for Executives website.

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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 show we will hear from a student, a professor, a recruiter and an author – to guide you to the right answer.

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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 raise or lower your MBA salary. Join us as we explore MBA salaries, how to properly determine how much you can earn, and how to have realistic salary expectations. You’ll hear from GMAC, TopMBA.com, Payscale.com, and MBA career management directors.

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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. Each company will have the opportunity to explain how they are unique and what makes them stand out. Listen and learn which option is best for you.

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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 opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a dynamic learning environment for two exciting years. For students without a business degree, this 24-month format makes it possible to complete the necessary prerequisites and transition directly into the MBA program. If you have already completed your undergraduate business degree or satisfied all of the prerequisites, you can shorten the two-year program to only 18 months. Click here to visit the Hawai'i Pacific University website.

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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 show are two admissions directors from top MBA programs and an admission’s consultant.

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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.

The Ross School of Business is known for unique programming that develops leadership through action-based learning. Ross MBA students are challenged to apply their skills and develop new ones in team-based multidisciplinary projects. They work with peers and faculty in real time for real stakes for real companies in locations around the world. By building bridges between the classroom experience and real organizational settings, the Ross School seeks to teach leadership not just by example, but by practice, as well. Click here to visit the Ross website.

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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 business school guides by the Princeton Review and Clear Admit. You’ll learn what makes each unique and how best to utilize these resources.

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The Best Time to Go For Your MBA: Is Sooner Better Than Later?

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 have been bucking the trend by reaching out to younger applicants in an effort to diversify their classes and attract fresh graduates before they become established in their careers. We’ll hear from these schools and understand the benefits of getting an MBA at a younger age.

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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: RSM Erasmus 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 the Netherlands to spend a week at RSM Erasmus, one of Europe's top-rated business schools. Listen in as we meet with current students in Erasmus's various MBA programs, admission's officers, the dean and others.

The RSM Erasmus University International Full-time MBA Programme focuses on conducting "business beyond borders". Highly-ranked and triple-accredited, the RSM MBA is driven by academic curiosity, critical reflection and a strong focus on social issues and social engagement. Inspired by the needs of today's constantly evolving society, we are a business school where knowledge and society meet, as well as a market place where information, ideas and experiences can be exchanged, debated and discussed.

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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 want to help you create the killer application, one that will leave a lasting impression. You’ll hear directly from top MBA admissions directors on what they look for in candidates and you’ll get several tips from an author of a guide on MBA applications.

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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 spot on their campus. Our guests will tell you where to begin, what to focus on and how to address any weaknesses in your application such as a low GMAT score or weak GPA. You’ll also learn how to prep the people you chose to write your letters of recommendation so that they are consistent with your essays and add to the overall image you’re building of yourself.

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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from the book “MBA Admissions Strategy” . This lively and accessible new book takes you step-by-step through the process of producing a successful MBA application, with primary emphasis on the essays. The book outlines a system for candidates to identify the competitive value of their past and construct an application profile and compelling message from this. The book then deals with the typical essay questions that applicants face and shows candidates how to fit their profile message to each question: how to know what to write, which essay to write it in, and how to write it well. Along with specific templates and solutions for improving expression, the book shows readers how to avoid common essay pitfalls. An essential must-read for all those considering applying for a MBA.

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 more than 1,600 students enrolled in MBA, Executive MBA, Fully-Employed MBA and doctoral programs, and to more than 2,000 professional managers through executive education programs. Combining highly selective admissions, varied and innovative learning programs, and a world-wide network of 35,000 alumni, UCLA Anderson develops and prepares global leaders.

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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 various services they offer? Can a consultant really help you? Based on listener questions and feedback, we are reviewing four admission consulting companies to give you an idea of the range of costs, services and objectives you can expect. If you're thinking about using an admission consultant or coach, listen as we ask the questions you'll want to ask before spending the money.

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This year, The MBA Tour will host MBA Conferences in various cities throughout the USA, Asia, Latin America, Canada and Europe. For a complete list of participating business schools, conference schedules and to register to attend, visit The MBA Tour web site.

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 a typical weekend at UNC Kenan-Flagler. On this Friday, he is attending elective courses during his second year of the Weekend Program. Along the way, you'll hear from faculty and staff members talking about the differences among the Weekend, Evening and OneMBA Programs.

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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 preparing for now so that you’re not scrambling to polish your application at the last minute? Find out all you need to know from our expert guests.

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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 directors, and an admission consultant.

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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 the first 10 questions on the test are most critical and determine your overall score. The deans also weigh in on their view of how important the GMAT® score is relative to all other factors when evaluating your application. Finally, we hear from various test prep service companies on how they can help translate ‘mastery of the material into success on exam day’.

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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 Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management. Our guests include professors and directors of top ranked programs in these fields. Visit our website for Part I and Part II, which cover other popular MBA Tracks and Concentrations.

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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 through this first year, falling behind in the demanding curriculum. Don't start your MBA off on the wrong foot, hear what the deans have to say about the core quantitative all incoming MBAs are required to know and learn how you can prepare now so you’ll hit the ground running when you get to campus.

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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 degree. In Part II, we explore four more popular tracks in non-profit management, marketing, real estate and health care. We’ll talk to the heads of well-established MBA programs in these fields. Listen for Part III as well where we discuss Accounting, Human Resources, Operations Management/ Supply Chain Management, Sports & Media/Entertainment Management.

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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 your mind to new paths.

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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 application. We’ll explore where you should go from here and what you can do to help get you off the waitlist and onto the accepted list.

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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 internship, what it can do for you, and how to find and choose the best one. We speak to two career management directors from top MBA programs, a student who’s made a summer experience into his next career move, and a recruiter at a top consulting company.

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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, technology and general management. We’ll find out how a specialized curriculum can play a big role in shaping your future goals. Also listen for Part II which will cover healthcare management, non-profits, marketing and real estate and Part III covering accounting, human resources, operations/supply chain management, sports and media/entertainment management.

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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.

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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 for a waiver even at the schools where the GMAT is required for admission. Listen in as we talk to the heads of three top executive MBA programs.

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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 opportunities in the consulting field, including the skills and knowledge that recruiters look for, and a discussion about the interview process. You’ll learn about opportunities that exist for MBAs in this field and how to position yourself to take advantage of the highly prestigious consulting industry. Click on "transcriptions" to hear Part III of this series, which discusses employment outlook trends for MBAs in the consulting industry.

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