Tag Archives: Business School

Spotlight: Intern Queen Lauren Berger

Intern Queen BookLauren Berger is CEO of InternQueen.com, an online internship destination that helps students find and apply for internships, while also educating them on how to make the most of their experiences. She is also the Internship Expert on The Explorer Blog.

Berger, who earned a degree in Organizational Business Communications at the University of Central Florida, has interned for top-notch companies across the country such as FOX, NBC, MTV, BWR Public Relations, Warren Cowan and Associates, The Zimmerman Agency and The Daily Buzz. She just released her first book: All Work No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience.

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Top 5: Reasons to Go Back to School

Back To School WomanChances are you have thought about going back to school at some point. Whether it was a simply a passing thought or something that is on your mind on a regular basis, there are plenty of reasons to get yourself back into the world of higher education.

Here are our top five reasons to go back to school.

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Focus on Business: After the Degree

Diverse Business GradsSo you’re a business graduate. Congratulations! You have successfully navigated a full schedule of business classes on the way to an associates, bachelors or masters degree in business. Now you are ready to join the real world!

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What to Expect: Classes for MBA Students

Business Students Thumbs UpDon’t you just wish sometimes that you could test-drive a college curriculum? It’s hard to know what to expect when you’re starting a new program or degree.

If you’re planning on attending business school to earn an MBA,  here’s a sneak peek at some of the courses that you might end up taking. It’s not a test drive, but it’s close.

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Top Business Schools for MBA Students

Business Students in ClassMany students who choose to major in business go on to earn a Masters Degree in Business Administration - an MBA. If you plan to move up the ranks in the business world or be a successful entrepreneur, the tools that an MBA education offers can help you immensely.

Choosing the best program, though, is an essential step. Here are the schools with the best MBA programs, as determined by a composite of national rankings, popularity on our site, career placement, starting salary, enrollment and academics. Continue reading

Ask The Guest Expert: “How Do I Choose the Right MBA Program?”

Uncertain Male GradAs part of our Focus on Business series,  guest expert Linda Abraham - founder of Accepted.com - shares her expertise on choosing the right MBA program. 

Question: “How do I choose the right MBA program for me?”

Answer: With so many MBA programs out there, it can be hard to efficiently whittle down your list of schools to arrive at a reasonable selection of 5 to 7 programs. To determine where you should apply, you’re going to need to take some time to think about what’s important to you – what your goals are, what your educational preferences are, and where (geographically) you’d like to spend the next few years. Continue reading

Focus on Business: Advice for Business Graduates

Focus On BusinessWe invited business graduates to share their advice  on The Explorer Blog.

Andrew Schrage, Founder, Money Crashers
Bachelors Degree in Business from Brown University

Spend time at networking events as opposed to time on the internet. You are much more likely to find a job at a job fair, conference or some other event where you are meeting people face to face. Making a personal connection will make it much more likely that person will go “to bat” for you when it comes to helping you get a job.

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Top Business Schools for Undergrads

Business StudentsThere’s a lot to learn in business, so the more time you can take in school to pursue electives and broaden your business knowledge, the better.

Last week, we shared our picks for top community colleges for business students. If you’re thinking about getting a four-year degree, you’ll need to find the best of the best undergrad business schools.

With a different degree level comes different criteria for what makes a good school. These are the top undergrad business schools, based on enrollment, academics, popular rankings, career placement, starting salary and popularity on our site.

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Business Spotlight: Serial Entrepreneur & Professor Steve Blank

Steve BlankAs part of our Focus on Business series, The Explorer Blog speaks with Steve Blank, who teaches entrepreneurship to both undergraduate and graduate students at U.C. Berkeley, Stanford University and the Columbia University/Berkeley Joint Executive MBA program.

Blank, an entrepreneur for 21 years, was responsible for 8 startups in Silicon Valley and co-founded several companies. He is the author of Four Steps to the Epiphany, which he uses – along with his entrepreneurial expertise – to teach his students entrepreneurship.

Blank shares the different types of startups/entrepreneurs, and offers advice and insights for those considering a  degree in business, specializing in entrepreneurship.

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What to Expect: Classes for Business Undergrads

If you are considering a degree in business, you might be wondering what to expect: which classes to take, what extracurricular programs are available, how many core credits you need … These are all important questions. Here’s a sneak preview of what your undergrad experience as a business student might be like.

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