Jul 02
image: Beverly & Pack
Brandon and I are going to have to celebrate Independence Day a little early this year. My cousin, Sarah, is getting married on the actual day, but I can’t let my favorite holiday pass by without a proper celebration.
July 4th marks the day that Americans declared independence from Britain. Independence Day embodies the strongest American cultural values: freedom, autonomy, social equality, and control over personal destiny.
I’ve been studying culture for years now, and these values continue to be among my favorite American themes. I love that Americans believe if you work hard enough, anything is possible. It’s fascinating to watch these ideals unfold into new ways of working and living.
Remember these ideals when you’re interacting with Americans during your MBA process. Understanding culture helps you establish rapport, communicate better, and ultimately succeed in the global marketplace.
Click here to see my favorite July 4th menu.
Click here to learn more about the history of Independence Day.
Jun 28
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The question I am asked most frequently by prospective MBA students is “how do I start applying for an MBA in the USA?” Beginning is often the hardest part. Here are the 6 basic steps to set you on the right path:
1. Start with deep, strategic thinking about your personal and professional goals to make sure an MBA is right for you.
2. Identify schools that would be good fits for you, personally and professionally.
3. Take your tests: GMAT (or GRE) & TOEFL.
4. Complete the application process step-by-step.
5. Research and apply for financial aid to fund your MBA.
6. Celebrate and begin your MBA in the USA!
Jun 21
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There are lots of mantras among MBAs focusing on sustainability. "Walking the Talk;" "Doing well by doing good;" and "People, Planet, and Profit" all pop to mind from my MBA days. Seeing the movement of responsibility-minded MBAs gain momentum brings me great joy.
In a recent BusinessWeek article, Francesca Di Meglio looks at MBAs "tackling social problems" through business. It’s a really interesting read, and I can’t wait to learn more about a couple of the companies highlighted. In particular, I’m going to look into Revolution Foods (promoting healthy lunches in US schools) and Lumni (funding education for low income students in the US, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico).
Jun 14
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It’s on everyone’s mind when considering an MBA. I know how much it’s going to cost for an MBA in the USA, about $100K over the course of the two years. To figure out how much it’s worth, I have to know – How much money will I make when I graduate? BusinessWeek’s Geoff Gloeckler shares "exclusive new research" here.
Jun 07
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We spend a lot of time on this blog talking with International students coming to the US to study. A recent article in USA Today gives us the opportunity to discuss International schools coming to the US to become truly global and to attract American students. Some of the schools are forming partnerships with US MBA programs; others are building campuses here in the US. Notable names include: Spain’s IESE and IE as well as France’s INSEAD and SKEMA.
Cultural learning opportunities abound!
Click here to check out the article.
May 31
Building a Foundation (image: Felipe Gabaldon)
Johns Hopkins, a US university well known for its medical and public health schools, plans to broaden its educational horizons in 2010 with the launch of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA program. The school tapped Yash Gupta as Dean.
As told by BusinessWeek, Gupta intends for the school "to distinguish itself by designing a curriculum that will capitalize on Johns Hopkins’ strength in fields like medicine and public health, have a focus on emerging markets and ethics, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship."
Classes include interesting options like the "Innovation for Humanity Project" and the "Discovery to Market" class. Technically, Innovation for Humanity is not an option, as it’s required for first years. Students study business principles in emerging markets, and apply the learning in a hands-on 3-week field study in countries like Rwanda, Kenya, or Trinidad. The Discovery to Market class introduces students to cross-functional leadership by sending them into the medical school to identify opportunities and bring them to market.
I love the vision of this new school. Infusing a global mindset and going beyond creating a paper strategy to actually implementing business plans should prove very powerful for both the students and the markets; it may even help change the world.
Best of luck Carey Business School Class of 2012!
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