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February 19, 2021

Is an Executive MBA Worth It?

Some may ponder the question, is an Executive MBA worth it? Does the market value an Executive MBA the same as a full-time MBA or part-time MBA? Did I miss my window of opportunity? Why should I bother now? The answer to the initial question is yes, an Executive MBA is worth it for the right candidate. There are many myths about Executive MBA programs…I don’t have time, I’m too old, I’m too senior in my career, etc. In the past, the difference between an Executive MBA program and other MBA programs or graduate business degrees was based on...

Executive MBA Blog / Student Experience / Work-Life Balance

November 7, 2019

The Life of a Spouse

I’m back! And this time, I’m writing from a different perspective: my husband’s. As a spouse of someone in the program, it can be challenging to adjust as well. They see you less, pick up chores they perhaps didn’t have to do and can get frustrated with you. It’s ok and totally understandable. It’s a huge commitment on our behalf but your spouse or significant other commits to it as well. Hopefully, you’ll find the following information beneficial for yourself (as a prospective/incoming student) and your significant other. In the words of my husband: “Find your own grad school.”...

Career Management / Executive MBA Blog / Topics / WEMBA

December 18, 2018

Spotlight on Alumni: Allison Dukes, SunTrust Bank CFO

During the course of the semester, we’ve been exposed to amazing professors and distinguished speakers that have made our experience more enriching.

Executive MBA Blog / Featured / WEMBA

August 2, 2018

How to work effectively on teams in Goizueta’s WEMBA program

Team work and business school go hand-in-hand. Even when I knew very little about MBAs, I understood that the degree involved working in small teams on (often) intensive projects.

Career Management / Executive MBA Blog / Featured / Topics / WEMBA

July 23, 2018

5 tips on how to build a resume, career at Goizueta

Resume and career building are often some of the most challenging areas for younger professionals. How do you get the right experience? How do you ensure you are headed on the right career path?

Executive MBA Blog / Featured / Leadership / Topics / WEMBA

May 10, 2018

Improving leadership in the boardroom, on the battlefield

The U.S. Army invests thousands of dollars each year into education and growth of soldiers. With a keen eye on talent management and leader development, the U.S. Army created “broadening assignments” to expose leaders to various job opportunities and civilian education programs.

Admissions / Executive MBA Blog / Featured / Topics / WEMBA / Work-Life Balance

April 6, 2018

5 tips for work-life balance in business school

In order to get the most out of your time in business school, you’ll need to make some changes to your regular schedule. I often tell prospective students that starting school while maintaining a career and personal life is like jumping onto a moving treadmill.

Executive MBA Blog / Featured / WEMBA

March 29, 2018

WEMBA Dubai trip broadened horizons, challenged preconceptions

For a week in March, Professor Doug Bowman and Associate Dean Wendy Tsung led nearly 40 WEMBA students across Dubai and Abu Dhabi on a series of company visits and cultural experiences that broadened horizons and challenged preconceptions.

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