»March 4, 2008: Green MBA
The sustainable development movement is having a large impact on business education and MBAs. One reason is the environmental crises such as global warming and the melting of polar ice caps, but also, businesses are recognizing the financial benefits of going green. The Green sector -- a multi-billion dollar industry -- has created new opportunities in a variety of fields from organic farming a... ... (MORE)
»March 2, 2008: Traditional MBA vs. Executive MBA
With so many schools now offering executive MBA education, it can be confusing to distinguish the difference between the traditional MBA and the EMBA. To help you figure out which one is right for you, here are some aspects of each:Traditional MBA (full-time)- Average age around 28- 2 - 8 years average work experience- For early career professionals - Good for career changers- Focus on summer i... ... (MORE)
»February 18, 2008: Waitlisted?
As the admissions season rolls on, many of you are playing the waiting game. Waiting to hear back from schools, waiting for that interview invite, waiting to see if you got in or if you ve been rejected. But what if your wait ends with a waitlist? Does that just mean MORE waiting??Listen to our show on Getting off the Waitlist: How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Accepted. You ll learn what ... ... (MORE)
»February 10, 2008: Acing the MBA Interview
It looks like it s MBA interview season! A lot of bloggers out there are in the process of interviewing including Miss Curly Bee, VectorSpace, Oops, Bokka, and many others.If you re preparing for an interview, check out our show called Acing the MBA Interview. Guests include: * Jim Hayes, Admission’s Director for University of Michigan Ross School of Business * Rosemaria Martinell... ... (MORE)
»February 9, 2008: Do Business Schools Prepare Good Managers?
What do you think?Our latest episode, Do Business o Business Schools Prepare Good Managers : The Link Between an MBA and Successful Managers, debates this very issue. Some argue that leaders are born and not made. Others say the MBA can equip you with the necessary skills. Our guests include: * George Atkinson, Senior Client Partner for Korn/Ferry International * Henry Mintzberg, Cleghor... ... (MORE)
»January 22, 2008: MBA Salaries
Check out our latest show: MBA Salaries Part 1: How Much Will The MBA Degree Bring In For You?This is Part I of a series we re producing on MBA salaries. In this episode, we go over the latest salary data from various sources. GMAC s 2007 report puts the average MBA starting salary at $80 - $85,000. But clearly, salaries will vary tremendously based on what you do, how many years experience you... ... (MORE)
»January 10, 2008: Happy New Year!
Happy 2008 MBA applicants!I wish everyone the best of luck on their MBA journey this year. We ve been busy here at MBA Podcaster! We ve added quite a lot of shows to our Day in the Life series.RSM Erasmus UniversityRoss School of Business Hawaii Pacific UniversityMany more in the works including Wharton! We ve also added some great regular shows in the past months. - Creating a Killer Applicati... ... (MORE)
»August 29, 2007: Calling UCLA Anderson applicants!
Our latest show is part of a new series called, "Day in the Life". We re visiting business schools around the world to bring you an in-depth perspective of campus life. We follow a current student for a day, speak to deans, admissions committee members, career management directors, alumni, and others. It s a great way for you to get to know the different programs out there! UCLA Ander... ... (MORE)
»August 20, 2007: MBA Admissions Consultants: curious?
Check out our latest show called, “Comparing Admissions Consultants: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Coach”!!In this episode, we give you a behind-the-scenes look into four top admissions consulting firms:Veritas PrepStacy Blackman ConsultingClear AdmitAccepted.comThe founders of these companies claim to mentor and coach applicants through the MBA application process. Unlike essay... ... (MORE)
»August 1, 2007: Not sure what to do with an MBA?
We got a couple questions from a listener that we wanted to share. If you have any thoughts or questions, please send them along! Q: What if I strongly desire an MBA to improve my skill set, but I don t know exactly what I want to do with it?A: Business schools know that many, if not most applicants don t know exactly what they want to do after getting an MBA. That s why they want an MBA, right... ... (MORE)
