Being considered for an MBA program isn’t an entirely dissimilar process from the everyday job interview. In fact, the admissions committee is likely looking for some of the same qualities in prospective students as an employer might be in their job candidates: Dedication, experience (both academic and professional), work ethic, and evidence that the person [...]
If you’re a business professional looking to move into a leadership role, earning your MBA is an excellent way to build a competitive advantage and develop your management skills. However, with so many programs available, it can sometimes be difficult to choose the one that suits your needs. For those who are just beginning their [...]
The modern business world is an incredibly complex space. Advances in technology have nearly rendered international boundaries and geographical distance irrelevant in terms of commerce, paving the way for a global, interconnected economy and expansion into international markets. Companies can now interact with customers in more ways than ever before through social media and other [...]
When it comes to graduate degrees that offer opportunities for professional advancement and increased earning potential, the Master of Business Administration has always stood at the forefront of the corporate world. Sometimes even standing as a requirement of business leadership positions, earning an MBA provides business grads with an opportunity to complete specialized management coursework [...]
As individuals consider returning to school for their MBA and begin locating potential programs, they may ask themselves if an online MBA is worth it. Online MBA vs. Traditional MBA There are many differences to note when considering an online MBA vs. traditional MBA. The following are some of the major distinguishing features: Program Delivery [...]
Most business professionals, aside from working toward their company’s mission and goals, are ultimately concerned with progressing their careers into executive levels of leadership. While there is no definite blueprint for success, there are a essential steps to business career advancement you can take to ensure that you make it to the top of the [...]
An article published by Bloomberg on July 23, 2013 highlighted the reasons why the tight job market is here to stay, delivering some intriguing findings regarding the current state of employment in the U.S. For example, older Americans hold on to their jobs longer than previous generations held on to their jobs, mostly because retirement [...]
Engineers must acquire the technical expertise to work on a wide variety of projects, from developing schematics for intricate electrical systems to putting the finishing touches on a bridge expansion. Yet for those engineers that wish to augment their technical skills with the type of management tools that open up new career horizons, it may [...]
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 15, 2012 – Lawrence Technological University is attracting students from Taiwan with its “3+2” dual-degree programs. Students take three years of courses at another college or university and then study two years at Lawrence Tech to complete a bachelor’s degree from the first institution and a master’s degree from Lawrence Tech. Lawrence [...]