Everything you need to know about the LBS MiM Program Overview of the LBS MiM program Application essay tips Admissions requirements Deadlines Class profile Who gets accepted Acceptance rate Life at LBS Overview of the program The Master’s in Management (MiM) is London Business School’s longest running Early Careers (EC) programme. The first to be…
Stanford MSx Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
The relatively complex MSx online application and your resume (and ideally your recommendations as well) will establish you as a leader in your organization (and possibly even your domain), and that leadership role is essential if you want to be a qualified MSx applicant. But it’s just a qualification. Being qualified is just step one, because…
What’s New at NYU Stern’s Online Masters of Science in Quantitative Management [Episode 447]
Thinking of applying to NYU Stern’s Online MSQM program? [Show summary] Launched right before the pandemic, NYU Stern’s online MSQM program offers a unique blend of business management foundations, leadership and analytics to (mostly) young professionals. NYU Stern’s Vice Dean for online learning, Dr. Kim Corfman, joins us to share details about the program. Interview…
Deferred MBA Programs and Other Options for MBA Hopefuls With No Work Experience
When I used to travel to applicant fairs to represent London Business School, I’d commonly be approached by candidates asking, “I want an MBA but don’t have any full-time work experience. Can I study at your school?” While the answer in that instance was “no”, the conversation never ended there. The discussion would then turn…
How to Get Into Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program [Episode 351]
Interview with Dr. Patrick Reed, Director of Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program [Show summary] Dr. Patrick Reed is Director of Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program, and in today’s episode he shares information about the on-campus and distance programs, and the kind of applicant who is right for this program versus a traditional Master…
INSEAD Master’s in Management (MIM) Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
One of the top European business schools has this year joined the MIM market. Enter stage right INSEAD with its new Master in Management. Currently accepting applications for its 2020 intake, INSEAD’s entry into the pre-experience market is a signal that there’s not only a demand for this early career degree, but there’s much traditionally…
INSEAD Announces New 10-Month Master’s in Management (MiM) Program
INSEAD has announced an innovative 10-month, full-time MiM program, designed to develop the next generation of leaders in business to be able to successfully navigate the rapidly evolving business environment. According to Urs Peyer, Dean of Degree Programmes at INSEAD, “By engaging talented young people, the MiM will contribute to the INSEAD mission to develop…
Exploring London Business School’s Master’s in Analytics and Management [Episode 297]
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…
Masters in Finance 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…
Early Career Management and European MBA Programs with Jamie Wright [Episode 249]
Our guest today is Jamie Wright. She grew up in California, started her career in PR in Chicago, and then crossed the pond in 2009 to become the Client Services Manager at London Business School’s then brand-new Masters in Management (MIM) program. Jamie rose to become the admissions director for all early career programs at…
College Students, Recent Grads Interested in Business: London is Calling! [Episode 180]
Click here for an updated interview: Early Career Management and European MBA Programs with Jamie Wright [Episode 249] Over the last ten years we have seen a lot more options in graduate management education. I’ve highlighted some on previous shows like the recent shows we have had on the CEMS Masters in International Management or UVA’s…
Too Old for an MBA? Check Out 3 Outstanding MBA and EMBA Alternatives [Episode 166]
Today we’re discussing a unique MBA option for mid-career professionals – an option to study in a full-time, immersive program with other professionals at the same level. Joining us today are: Stephen Sacca, Director, MIT Sloan Fellows Program; Silvia McCalliser-Castillo, Director, London Business School EMBA-Global and Sloan Programmes; and Mike Hochleutner, Director, Stanford MSx Program….
The CEMS MIM: A Truly International Masters in Management [Episode 161]
Meet today’s guest, Executive Director at CEMS Global Alliance, Roland Siegers. He studied in Germany and France and started working for CEMS in 2002, becoming the Executive Director in 2012. Welcome! What is CEMS? [1:45] It’s a joint program – a partnership among 30 leading b-schools. It’s provides a pre-experience master’s program (the students are straight…
Jumpstart Your Business Career with a Masters in Management Program
You’ve seen the light (or maybe just the real world): a career in business is the right path for you. BUT – you’ve just graduated with a degree in materials science. Or sociology. Or comparative literature. Yup – chances of finding a serious management track job are slim for new graduates, even ones with impressive…
MBA/MMM Kellogg Interview with Shriansh: Explaining What Makes Kellogg, Kellogg
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. And now for a chat with Shriansh Shrivastava, a student at Northwestern Kellogg’s joint MBA/Masters in Design Innovation program. Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where…
MBA/MMM Interview with Kellogg Student: Using Empathy to Succeed
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. And now for a chat with Michael Nguyễn, a student at Northwestern Kellogg’s joint MBA/Masters in Design Innovation program. Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where…
GMAC Survey Finds More Employers Eager to Hire MBAs
Last week GMAC released the findings of its annual Corporate Recruiters Survey of 565 employers from 44 countries around the world – and results are looking good for business school graduates! Employers around the world are placing more value on the MBA degree, proving that the degree is a good investment. Percentage of companies hiring new…
Admissions Straight Talk: Interview with Sheryle Dirks
For this week’s episode of Accepted Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted’s biweekly podcast, we interviewed Sheryle Dirks, Associate Dean for Career Management at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. Check out the full recording to hear our in-depth conversation about Duke University’s Masters in Management Science Program and the career options for business school graduates. 00:16:00 –…
