Search Results for: london business school (3438 results found) Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Ishan Taneja, New York University (Stern) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 30, 2020 Ishan Taneja New York University (Stern) “Extremely intellectually curious and love everything; finance, movies, food, cars, music you name it.” Hometown: Gurgaon, Haryana, India Fun Fact About Yourself: I learned the Punjabi language just because I liked the music so much Undergraduate School and Major: (Include Graduate School if Relevant) – Undergrad – BSc Computer… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Frank Thomas, Emory University (Goizueta) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 9, 2020 Frank Thomas Emory University, Goizueta Business School “Newspaper reporter turned investment analyst turned quantitative analyst; fond of photography and race cars.” Hometown: Charleston, West Virginia Fun Fact About Yourself: Before deciding to chase my lifelong interest in investing, I worked as a reporter, writing for newspapers both domestically (mostly Ohio) and abroad (Wellington, NZ and… Meet IMD’s MBA Class Of 2020 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 15, 2021 The demands of the IMD Business School are legendary. The admissions team doesn’t hide it. It’s a selling point to students. Tucked away along Lake Geneva, IMD is a throwback to a distant time, one that elevated mental acuity and content mastery. The program is a boot camp for setting priorities and managing time. Here,… A 770 GMAT & Two No-Name Employers Equals What? (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 2, 2023 https://youtu.be/ga6Iy6lqm_I The first thing you need to know about Cooper is that he has a 770 GMAT, a 3.67 GPA from Northwestern University in economics and environmental science and wants to get his MBA from one of seven highly ranked business schools led by Stanford. But that is really only the beginning. Passionate about climate… MBA Handicapping: Unemployed Pot Exec Goes For Top MBA. We Say Maybe. Are We Smoking Something? (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 2, 2023 https://youtu.be/byMYRZOqF-8 Like so many young professionals, Orlando was laid off from his job as a corporate development analyst at a cannabis company in February as the COVID pandemic hit. The capital markets froze and his company was no longer able to raise funds. Until then, he had built a fantastic career for himself, first as… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Adam Cochran, Indiana University (Kelley) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 12, 2020 Adam Cochran Indiana University, Kelley School of Business “A Christ-follower who loves adventure, serving others and leaving my comfort zone to carpe diem.” Hometown: Beaumont, TX Fun Fact About Yourself: I love going out of my comfort zone. Before Hope Schools, I had practically zero experience with children. I’m petrified of heights, but I did… MBA Handicapping: Can This Multi-Racial Map Maker Find Her Way To An Elite MBA? (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 2, 2023 https://youtu.be/VJ7rcR5-T9U For an MBA applicant, Michaela has a compelling if unusual story to tell. The 26-year-old professional currently works for a Fortune 500 company as a toponymist while also being in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Shortly, she'll depart her full-time job updating mapping data for Google and Bing for a six-month-long military deployment in… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Eric Leifland-Berntsson, Cornell University (Johnson) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 7, 2020 Eric Leifland-Berntsson Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University “Easy-going and hardworking sports enthusiast.” Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Fun Fact About Yourself: I once participated in a belly dancing workshop. I was awful. Undergraduate School and Major: University of Michigan – Ross School of Business, BBA Most Recent… How Specialist Master’s Programs Add Value (NEWS) By: Catalina Vlad | Last Updated: October 12, 2020 While the MBA continues to be the degree of choice for many, there is no shortage of alternatives in the form of specialized master’s programs. Designed to equip graduates with specific sector skills and career opportunities, a specialized master’s provides industry-specific teaching delivered by both faculty and relevant business professionals, whilst also offering students hands-on… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Nigel Tarr, Rice University (Jones) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 14, 2020 Nigel Tarr Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business “Sports-loving Aussie with a passion for beer and spreadsheets (not at the same time).” Hometown: Brisbane, Queensland (Australia) Fun Fact About Yourself: Walked 100km for Oxfam Charity in 24hours. Undergraduate School and Major: University of the South Pacific (Fiji) – Bachelor’s in Economics, University of Queensland… Booth Report Offers A Window On The 2020 MBA Jobs Landscape (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: October 20, 2020 2020 being what it is — the most chaotic and disruptive year for MBAs since the Great Recession — it's understandable that business schools would want to put an asterisk on this year's employment reports. But if you're looking for a window on what the employment picture was (and continues to be) for Class of 2020… Warwick MBAs Solve The Networking Conundrum In The Virtual World (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: October 28, 2020 Schmoozing over cocktails. Rubbing elbows at meet-and-greets. Sharing insights — and business cards — at mixers. It may be the biggest drawback to remote learning: How do you meet the people you need to know? When the cocktail parties are canceled and the 19th hole is closed, how do you replicate what many see as the… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Wyatt Kimble, New York University (Stern) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 3, 2020 Wyatt Kimble New York University, Stern School of Business “What I lack in wit I make up for with dad jokes and hard work.” Hometown: Linwood, New Jersey Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a twin brother. Undergraduate School and Major: Villanova University – Finance & Economics Most Recent Employer and Job Title: UBS –… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Marilia Bagatini, New York University (Stern) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 3, 2020 Marilia Bagatini New York University, Stern School of Business “Brazilian passionate about travelling, proud of my history and excited about my future.” Hometown: Porto Alegre, Brazil Fun Fact About Yourself: I absolutely love travelling, and I have been to 50 countries. My last trip was a 6000 kilometer railroad ride from Moscow to Beijing. Undergraduate… Meet NYU Stern’s MBA Class Of 2022 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 5, 2020 People associate IQ scores with intelligence. Score a 160 and you’re an Albert Einstein…or Mensa material at minimum. In generations past, a high IQ was a predictor of success. It meant you were a problem-solver who could think on your feet, process complex data, and connect the dots. These days, an IQ is treated as… Meet Wharton’s MBA Class Of 2022 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 13, 2023 Win at all cost. Winner takes all. Look out for #1. That’s how some people picture business school. Here, it is the Law of the Jungle and Survival of the Fittest. Dog-eat-dog and kill-or-be-killed. Your classmates are your competitors, so always be on guard. Every large, urban MBA program gets tagged as “cutthroat.” That includes… MBA Handicapping: How Asian IB/PE Applicants Should Present Their Story To H/S/W (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: August 25, 2023 https://youtu.be/t_7EPoD5e8Y Born and raised in China, Bill immigrated to Canada for his education and work experience at the age of 18. Speaking broken English, he knew no one in his new country. But he successfully made that transition, the first of several in his 30 years, earning his degree in finance from the University of… The Cost Of NOT Getting An MBA (NEWS) By: Barbara Coward | Last Updated: November 14, 2020 Applicants often dwell on whether getting an MBA is worth the price-tag -- and rightfully so. But it’s also worth contemplating the cost of forgoing the degree. COVID-19 has sent the global economy spiraling into a recession that has affected many of us. During times of financial strife, it’s normal for people to react by… Online MBA Programs With The Best Salary Outcomes (NEWS) By: Nathan Allen | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 The online MBA might not be the career-switching degree its full-time residential sibling is, but that doesn't mean virtual MBA students aren't leveraging the program for higher earnings. As part of our 2021 Best Online MBA Programs, we surveyed alumni graduating during the 2019-2020 academic year for nearly all 47 ranked schools. We also asked… Meet The MiM Entrepreneurs Of 2020: Misha Patel (NEWS) By: Matt Symonds | Last Updated: November 24, 2020 Misha Patel Imperial College of Business Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Undergraduate School and Major / Degree programme: London School of Economics and Political Science, LLB Bachelor of Laws Describe your biggest accomplishment in your life so far: Co-Founding the Zola Collective and starting an export… Meet The MiM Entrepreneurs Of 2020: Jason Burchard (NEWS) By: Matt Symonds | Last Updated: November 17, 2020 Jason Burchard London School of Economics Graduate School and Degree: Masters in Management at the London School of Economics’ Department of Management Hometown: Lubbock, Texas (originally from) / Nashville, Tennessee (currently live in) Fun Fact About Yourself: Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to raise money for an incredible organization and fight in my… Meet the MBA Class of 2021: Eugenia Sepulveda, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 19, 2020 Eugenia Sepulveda Imperial College Business School “Ambitious professional, avid reader and well-being promoter (in the making).” Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico Fun Fact About Yourself: Even though I practiced ballet for 14 years, I have no rhythm. Undergraduate School and Major: B.A. (Hons) in Communication Science; Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education Most Recent Employer and… Meet the MBA Class of 2021: Luke Lindsay, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 19, 2020 Luke Lindsay Imperial College Business School “I am a builder. I like to figure things out and keep moving forward.” Hometown: Houston, Texas Fun Fact About Yourself: I was the president of my high school theatre club and a varsity pole-vaulter. Undergraduate School and Major: Santa Clara University, BS Mechanical Engineering major with a Computer… Meet the MBA Class of 2021: Olivia Xu, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 19, 2020 Olivia Xu Imperial College Business School “I think I can describe it in two. Dessert Person.” Hometown: Palo Alto, CA Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a fencer, and I used to fence competitively in high school. I have many opinions about the merits of each weapon. (Hint, foil is the superior weapon!) Undergraduate School… Meet the MBA Class of 2021: Spandan Shah, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 19, 2020 Spandan Shah Imperial College Business School “Always on the lookout for an opportunity to make a positive impact on society.” Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Fun Fact About Yourself: Back in 2006, I studied medicine for three weeks, where I was almost asked to dissect a cadaver and identify sartorius muscles (the longest muscles in the… Meet the MBA Class of 2021: Madhav Mahendra, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 19, 2020 Madhav Mahendra Imperial College Business School “Finance professional with tenacity for questioning the status quo and a love for DC comics.” Hometown: Calcutta, India Fun Fact About Yourself: A truly peripatetic upbringing, I have lived in 11 different cities across The United Kingdom and India. 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