Emory Goizueta Grads Achieve Record Compensation

Atlanta, GA: “Goizueta Business School’s Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 continues to shine in the competitive job market, bringing top offers from top employers across diverse industries and functions, and driving the highest median salaries in the school’s history according to the 2024 Full-time MBA Employment Report.

The jump in both median base salary and median base salary plus signing bonus for the class of 2024 was impressive. For last year’s graduates, the median base salary rose to $175,000, with signing bonuses raising the median total compensation to $205,000, which is the highest median compensation in the school’s history. Notably, this class saw an impressive 175% increase in mean salary upon graduation compared to mean salary at the outset of the program.

“We are incredibly proud of the exceptional career success our MBA students have achieved once again this year,” says Brian Mitchell, associate dean of full-time MBA programs. “Their ability to secure some of the most coveted roles in dynamic and fast-growing sectors speaks volumes about the caliber of our highly engaged students, our remarkable faculty, and the dedication of our outstanding career services professionals. Even in a challenging year, these achievements highlight the value of Goizueta’s rigorous curriculum, expansive professional network, and the wealth of student-centered resources available to support our students.”

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National Black MBA Association Names Orlando Ashford As Interim CEO

Black PR Wire: “The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) recently announced the appointment of Orlando Ashford as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected C-suite executive and board director with over 30 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, Ashford is stepping out of retirement to lead the organization, driven by a deep passion for its mission.

Ashford brings a wealth of leadership experience to the NBMBAA, having most recently served as Chief People Officer for Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. During his tenure, he oversaw all aspects of human resources, guiding the company through significant growth and transformation. His responsibilities included talent acquisition, employee and organizational development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and internal and external communications. He also spearheaded the development of the Fanatics Foundation and innovative programs like the Athlete Immersion Program.”

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EDHEC Partners with the “Leader Generation” Film Series

Nice, France: “EDHEC Business School [is] participating in Leader Generation, a film series to be broadcast from February 2025. Produced by BBC StoryWorks, in partnership with AACSB, it highlights 18 higher education institutions around the world and their role in developing responsible leaders. Emmanuel Métais, Dean of EDHEC Business School, the founder of the startup Dooda, Aziz Kaouech (EDHEC 2018) and Thomas B. Long, Associate Professor of Responsible Entrepreneurship at EDHEC, appear in the film “Feeding the planet more responsibly“, shot on the school’s Lille campus.

Leader Generation is a partnership between AACSB, the leading American accreditation body, and BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. It features 18 campuses of schools and universities around the world. The videos illustrate how business schools enable students to develop the skills and awareness needed to positively transform the business world. EDHEC, ranked for the third year running in the Financial Times Top 10 European business schools, is one of two French schools and four European schools to be featured.

Emmanuel Métais, Dean of EDHEC, is featured in the film “Feeding the Planet More Responsibly“, where he discusses EDHEC’s commitment to addressing today’s challenges: “The EDHEC film highlights the efforts made by our professors, students and alumni to solve some of the century’s biggest problems: climate crises, social change, health disparities and economic instability. At EDHEC, we are committed to making a positive impact on future generations. We are delighted by the successes already achieved by our community and look forward to seeing what our students and graduates will achieve next.”

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SP Jain Global’s Class of 2024 Achieve Record Salaries

Mumbai, India: “SP Jain School of Global Management (SP Jain Global) has announced the placement outcomes for its flagship Global MBA (GMBA) and Master of Global Business (MGB) programs for the class of 2024. The placement report has been independently audited by B2K Analytics, a leading advisory firm that has also audited other Indian business schools.

The highest salary offer for the GMBA program reached INR 78 lakhs, while the average salary stood at INR 36.2 lakhs, marking a significant four-fold increase in their post-MBA earnings within just one year. Notably, 71% of graduates secured international roles. The GMBA program is designed for professionals with 2+ years of work experience.

The MGB program, designed for fresh graduates and early-career professionals, also achieved remarkable placement success. Graduates saw a five-fold increase in post-program earnings, with the highest salary offer at INR 38 lakhs and an average salary of INR 20.5 lacs. The program consists of 12 months of coursework followed by a 4-month internship. Its unique structure and extensive industry exposure resulted in 89% of students securing international internships. Additionally, 66% of graduates secured international jobs, with many placed in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.”

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