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December 1, 2019

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Top MBA Programs Get STEM-Certified to Attract Int’l Students

Top MBA Programs get STEM-Certified to Attract International Students

  Here’s a question for all MBA applicants: what do you do if the product you are selling suddenly becomes significantly less appealing to your international markets? Evolving conditions have made your customers doubt your product is worth as much as you are charging, and fewer potential customers are taking the risk on your product…. 

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Article by Jennifer Bloom / MBA Admissions / CMU Tepper, Cornell Johnson, international student, masters in data analytics, Masters in Finance, Northwestern Kellogg, Notre Dame Mendoza, NYU Stern, researching mba programs, Rochester Simon, UC Berkeley Haas, USC Marshall, UVA Darden, Vanderbilt Business School, Wharton

July 21, 2019

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What are the Components of a Great Statement of Purpose for Data or Business Analytics?

What are the Components of a Great SOP for Data or Business Analytics

You have decided to apply to data or business analytics and have narrowed down your list of schools. Now it’s time to complete a statement of purpose (SOP) as part of your application. Although it is becoming increasingly popular for schools to require additional essays, the SOP continues to be the most important (and lengthy)… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / masters in data analytics

July 21, 2019

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Want to Study Data Analytics But Don’t Have Relevant Experience or a Quantitative Degree?

Want to Study Data Analytics But Don't Have Relevant Experience or a Quantitative Degree

In my experience guiding applicants to data and business analytics programs, I have often encountered applicants who really want to get into data but have little to no experience in the field. Others might have some experience, but lack the quantitative background that is preferred for these programs. If you are in such a position,… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / masters in data analytics

July 17, 2019

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Data Analytics Master’s Programs: What Do They Want in Applicants?

Data Analytics Masters Programs What Are the Adcom Looking For

In the last five years, and driven by the tremendous growth of data gathered by companies and institutions across all industries, we have experienced a sharp rise in demand for data analytics jobs, and with that, the birth and expansion of master’s programs in data analytics, business analytics, and data science at many universities. Applications… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / masters in data analytics, masters in data science

April 11, 2019

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NYU Stern’s New Online Masters in Quantitative Management [Episode 306]

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Merging two hot new programs — analytics and management — as well as online delivery so that you don’t need to leave the workforce, NYU Stern has created a new exciting entry in the master’s in management and data analytics space. Let’s learn about it from the Vice Dean for Online Education at NYU Stern…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / masters in data analytics, NYU Stern, online learning, podcast

February 4, 2019

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Exploring London Business School’s Master’s in Analytics and Management [Episode 297]

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Interview with Gareth Howells, Executive Director of the MBA, MiF & Early Career Programmes at London Business School [Show Summary] Harvard Business Review declared in 2012 that being a data scientist is the “sexiest job of the 21st century.” Bloomberg Businessweek’s headline in May 2018 pronounced, “This Is America’s Hottest Job.” Let’s hear from the… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / London Business School, masters in data analytics, Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, podcast

November 27, 2018

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Masters in Finance Alternatives to Consider

MFIN alternatives to consider

For some people, it’s the Masters in Finance (MFin or MSF), period. It’s the right type of program at the right time. Yet, the MFin has some overlaps and similarities with several other types of masters programs, and some people’s educational needs may be met by more than one type. In fact, I’ve known and… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / masters in data analytics, Masters in Engineering, Masters in Finance, Masters in Financial Engineering, Masters in Management, The Ultimate Guide for Applying to Masters in Finance Programs

January 10, 2018

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The Rise of Masters Programs in Data Analytics and Related Fields

The Rise of Masters in Data Analytics and Related Fields

As companies and institutions are increasingly able to collect vast amounts of information about their suppliers, processes, and customers, they have sought to recruit professionals who are able to extract, represent, and interpret this “big data,” transforming it into usable patterns that can help them enhance their performance. This newfound ability and need have given… 

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Article by Esmeralda Cardenal / Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / masters in data analytics, masters in data science

June 22, 2016

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Contemplating a Career in Data Science/Business Analytics? [Episode 159]

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 Since we recorded this interview, the Wall Street Journal published a short article discussing the strong demand for tech skills around the world. Apparently the area with the greatest gap between supply and demand is Big data/analytics, where 39% of IT leaders feel there is a shortage of people skilled in this area, the highest… 

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