On Monday, May 1, Chicago Booth stated that businessman and philanthropist Ross Stevens, Ph.D. '96, had given the school's Ph.D. program $100 million to help push the boundaries of academic business research. The program will be called the Stevens Doctoral Program to honor Stevens.
People often decide to pursue an MBA without giving it much thought, but that's not a good idea. Before you start getting ready to apply, you should really think about why you want to get the degree and make sure it's the right choice for you. Here are five indicators that can help you decide if you're ready to apply to business school or not.
Have you ever woken up from a recurring nightmare in which you had to take an exam for which you hadn't studied? No one likes the feeling of not being prepared. And this worry takes over many parts of our professional lives. No one wants to be caught off guard in front of an MBA admissions committee, a current client or boss, or even a networking event. The answer is to be confident in all of these conversations and presentations. How? Preparedness. In this blog post, we'll talk about what you should do to get ready for a variety of common career scenarios.
Becoming a great manager is essential for becoming a great leader. Good managers not only extract great output from their employees, but they also relieve the executive team of most of the day-to-day operations, allowing them to focus on more tactical challenges. Leaders develop a vision, while managers develop goals and guide their teams toward shared goals connected to that vision. This blog post will go over five strategies to becoming a successful manager.
If you're considering applying for an MBA this season, you may have heard about the recent MBA application slump. Due to schools reporting fewer MBA applicants, they are adding more application rounds and selectively waiving test criteria. Duke, Tuck, and Kellogg are among these institutions. So your question might be, is this the appropriate time for you to apply?
Are you stuck in limbo, awaiting responses from business schools? It's difficult to wait for MBA decisions or interview invitations. Here's a look at what's going on behind the scenes, as well as some advice to help you get through it. It may be tempting, but avoid the forums. There is a lot of disinformation out there, as well as people publishing absolutely false information. Take nothing you read on the internet seriously unless it comes directly from the school.
Combining a technical or engineering background with a top MBA is a great choice that could launch you into a wide range of careers in different fields. More than 16% of new MBA students at Stanford GSB and 11% at HBS come from the tech and engineering fields. If you're an engineer or work in tech, you'll need a plan that's specific to your field for your MBA application. So, how do you set yourself apart? Here are seven tips to help your MBA application stand out:
If you are aspiring to enroll at one of the top business schools like Harvard, Wharton or Stanford (which only admits 5 percent of applicants) you will likely need professional help to gain admission. Competition for spots at these schools is incredibly intense and an MBA admissions consultant could improve your chances drastically. But not all MBA Admissions Consultants are equal.
