April 6, 20169 Career Benefits of an MBA Degree

An MBA degree offers many professional, as well as personal, benefits. Whether you work in technology, finance, management, marketing, or manufacturing, an MBA degree will open up opportunities for greater responsibility, career advancement, and increased financial reward. From a personal aspect, an MBA will improve your communication and leadership skills which are vital to professional success.

In this post we take a brief look at nine key career benefits of an MBA degree.

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April 5, 2016MBA Application Requirements: How to Stand Out

All the research you have done to narrow down graduate school choices is about to pay off, but before pressing the send button make sure that you have set yourself apart from the other candidates. Think about what makes you an attractive candidate to the program and be sure to reiterate your credentials in your essay, resume and interview. These seven tips will help you highlight your best academic and professional characteristics.

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March 28, 201610 Reasons to Attend a Graduate Open House

Attending a Graduate Open House used to dominant the way perspective students learned about a program. However, thanks to the proliferation of online information, many applicants are foregoing this ritual and missing out on an opportunity for a first-hand view. Applicants who decline the offer do so at their own peril. Imagine purchasing a new luxury vehicle without visiting the dealership. Open Houses are extremely beneficial to those seeking to kick the tires and determine if the program is right for them. Here are 10 good reasons to move the Open House back to the top of your priority list, including advice on what to do while you are there.

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March 25, 2016Four MBA Benefits for Non-Business Majors

Many people mistakenly believe that you need an undergraduate business degree to pursue an advanced business degree like an MBA. In fact, many colleges and universities value and seek out prospective students with non-business undergraduate degrees to diversify their student body and cultivate differing opinions and skills. Earning an MBA as a non-business major widens your perspective, allowing you to combine your existing talents with useful business skills. Non-business majors who complete an MBA program are on the path to become successful business leaders; the key is recognizing how to apply and leverage your unique skills across many fields and industries.

Whether you want to build on your current expertise, change careers, earn a promotion or start your own business, an MBA program will help you achieve your career goals. Here are four key MBA benefits for non-business majors.

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March 16, 2016Why So Negative?

Imagine depositing your cash in a savings bank and being told that you will receive no interest on your money and, instead, must pay a fee for the luxury of keeping it in the bank. Crazy right? Economists once thought that the lower bound of interest rates was zero, but Central Banks in Europe and Japan are now paying negative rates on bank deposits, which in some cases are being passed on to individual depositors.

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March 14, 2016Student's Checklist for Choosing the Best MBA College

Choosing an MBA program is not easy and requires time and effort to make the right choice. There are a number of factors to consider such as your professional goals, financial resources, and work-life balance needs. If you have sought the advice of friends, family and coworkers, then you already know that everyone has an opinion of what’s best for you.

That’s why we’ve created this checklist – to help you make the decision the way an MBA graduate would address a real-world business dilemma.

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March 9, 2016Can I Get an MBA Without a Business Degree?

We’ll get straight to the point – you don’t need to have a business degree to earn your MBA, so there is no reason to hold back on pursuing this goal. Whether you have a degree in Music, Medicine, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Engineering or any Liberal Arts discipline, a Master of Business Administration degree can help you achieve your career goals.

In fact, many business schools look favorably upon non-business-degree students because it increases the diversity of the classroom discussions.

However, many students who are interested in pursuing an MBA without a business degree have concerns regarding their preparation and ability to exceed. In this article, we address some of the most common concerns among applicants, and we provide some advice for overcoming these so-called obstacles.

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March 4, 2016Finding the Right MBA Program: Accelerated, Part-Time or Full-Time

Once you have decided to pursue an MBA, you will quickly discover that there are a number of program options to choose from. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is finding a program that satisfies your professional objectives as well as your busy schedule. Historically, MBA degrees were available to either full-time or part-time students.

However, in the last ten years there’s been proliferation in the number of program options, each designed to meet the needs of today’s working professionals: Accelerated, Online and Hybrid programs. Which type of program is best for you? Understanding the options will help you make that decision.

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March 2, 2016MBA Admission Without GMAT: 2016 Guide

Not too long ago, taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) was the first step toward getting an MBA. Today, many of the top business schools accept applicants for admission without requiring GMAT scores. While admissions requirements vary quite a bit based on individual achievements and credentials, the GMAT remains an important indicator of an applicant’s interest and the likelihood of success.

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February 29, 2016Should I Have Work Experience Before Pursuing an MBA?

If you’ve recently completed your undergraduate degree, or will be graduating soon, you may be considering continuing your education with a master’s degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA). Before you start your search and begin the application process, you may want to consider the benefits of being in the workforce for some time before pursuing a graduate degree.

There are many benefits to having quality work experience before pursuing an MBA, the most important one is the positive benefit to your graduate learning experience; it will also increase your chances of getting into the business school program of your choosing.

Read on to discover why adding work experience to your application before pursuing an MBA program is beneficial.

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