Monday, August 20, 2012

The Continuing Adventures of the MBA


It is a guest article of Christina St-Jean,  a Canadian English teacher and freelance writer with DegreeJungle.com. She spends much of her time chasing after her two young children.

Getting any master's degree, let alone a Master's of Business Administration, is exciting stuff. Think about it; you have decided to work amongst the elite and go for an advanced degree. That's not a mission undertaken by the faint of heart.

However, these are tricky times we live in, and getting an MBA is no longer a guarantee of getting that ticket to corporate glory. While the recession is not likely to last forever - economic forecasters have already seen something of a bounce-back in the economy - competition is still incredibly fierce for a job. So why bother getting that paper that shows how much blood, sweat and tears you've shed?

It's simple, really. You've already worked towards part of your dream in getting the paperwork. It's time now to broaden your horizons even more:

1. Remember, dreams aren't realized right away: While anyone will rightly be impressed by your achievement, you aren't going to walk in and snag the Chief Executive Officer job right away. With every management job you take that's out there, you gain extra experience that you can pair with the experiences gained in pursuing your MBA. That makes you more employable, and puts you one step closer to achieving your dream.

2. Don't sweat the debt: Employers are looking for candidates who are willing to pursue continuous education. What better candidate than someone who has already pursued further education? By pursuing your MBA, you not only look more eager to achieve in the corporate world, you make yourself more marketable because you're hungry for further education. The debt will eventually be paid off - look at it as an investment.

3. Keep moving forward: There will sometimes be stumbling blocks on the road to that ideal job after you've received your MBA. It will be easy to get frustrated. However, remembering the challenges you've encountered throughout your pursuit of an MBA will go a long way in removing the sting of any obstacles you may encounter. You won't start at the top right away; be patient and keep working hard. The opportunities will eventually present themselves.

4. Be willing to work AND learn: Look for the opportunities which continue to challenge and stimulate you. You've spent some time working towards that master's degree. Going for a job which ensures continued drudgery will only depress you, so why pursue it? Instead, look for something unexpected; you may not start right in management, but if there's something unique about the position that draws you, why not go for it? Ultimately, it's important to continue working towards your dream job, but there will be opportunities to continue learning throughout the pursuit of your post-MBA career.

In short, there are several possibilities open to you when you finally obtain your MBA. It's important to keep in mind, though, that your first employment stop after achieving this educational goal is not necessarily upper management. It's necessary to keep an open mind throughout your career - both pre- and post-MBA - in order to achieve your corporate employment goals.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Advantages of UK Online MBA


It is a guest post of Melissa Spears about online MBA in UK. 
Education is essential for a person’s growth. Nowadays there has been an increased demand to study MBA and surveys have shown that majority of students want to pursue MBA in UK. Why don’t people sit back home and study in some prestigious college or university in their local area? What is so special in foreign education, rather UK education? This article throws light on the preconceived notions about UK MBA and the distance learning mode of online university.
Competition – an ingredient of education
Most of the students want education or build their career in such a way that lands them up in accolades, riches and security. UK colleges and universities are therefore meant for them. These UK universities offering an MBA degree are recognised internationally. To get enrolment and admission in the prestigious MBA colleges and UK universities, one has to go through intense competition.
Numbers of students who are coming to pursue MBA in UK are gradually rising day by day and it is expected that the percentage will rise even more in future. Therefore it’s better to select UK as one’s preferred place to study. Various colleges which offer MBA in UK are London School of Economics, FMBS, and LSBF. Universities offering the degree include Newcastle, Manchester, UCLAN, Nottingham Trent, etc.
Finishing the course in one year saving time
What is most interesting and the best in doing UK MBA is that, you can complete the course in just a year, which saves a full year’s living expense and tuition fees. Also you can easily start working early. There is also a visa programme after the completion of your study, which gives you a work permit for two years after the course. Therefore, go for UK MBA and built a rich career.
Online university providing MBA
Online MBA has gained much eminence among the adult professionals who are really conscious of their career. The UK based online university and colleges offer important online MBA programs. Executive professionals, students and people who are working across the world aim for degree and diploma programs of online MBA as such programs are respected and recognised worldwide. Along with this, these programs offer various facilities and advantages. Such an online university helps those people who have to shoulder many responsibilities of their families and cannot pursue an MBA program from regular institutions.
Advantages of online MBA
UK MBA can readily be achieved online. Distance learning is very cost effective as it saves your money as you do not need to deposit high tuition fess like other regular institutes. You do not need to sit through the boring lectures of your teachers unlike classroom coaching. With the fast advancement of technology, education and especially online MBA from UK, is gaining momentum via the distance learning mechanism.
UK MBA through distance learning is very interactive as it involves the use of audio-visual mode of learning. MBA is also made easier by the use of technical tools like tablets, I-pads, I-pods, and the students can enjoy an interactive session with their teachers. You can easily clear your doubts through message boards and chats.
Author’s bio – The author Melissa Spears here focuses on the essentialities and benefits of UK MBA. MBA is a course of study which can be completed in less time and it is very significant for the working professionals who can work as well as pursue their studies. 

Saturday, May 5, 2012

How Pursuing MBA from UK Is Beneficial?


Here is a guest post from Melissa Spears about online education in UK:

How Pursuing MBA from UK Is Beneficial?
Education is the essence of live and to make a bright and colourful future you need to study. Nowadays most of the students are pursuing post graduate degrees or diplomas and post graduate degree in management studies is gaining momentum with each passing day. Now with the advent of technology, you can pursue online education and even a MBA degree from UK is very lucrative. You can now build a prosperous and rich future. Most of the students are now pursuing their management studies from UK or from an online university which is accredited to the reputed commission.

You need to face a lot of competition for pursuing management studies from UK. You need to crack the specified tests. After your post graduation you get established in insurance sectors, banks, multinational companies and significant soft ware companies which have auditing and marketing as main agendas.

Finishing the course in one year saving time
Do you know the most interesting fact in doing UK MBA? MBA from an UK university is very beneficial as you can complete the course in just a year, which saves a full year’s living expense and tuition fees. Unlike other regular institutes you can pursue your studies within a short span of time. After finishing your studies you can start working at an early stage of your life.

Advantages of online MBA

Cost effective – UK MBA can readily be achieved online. Distance learning is very cost effective as it saves your money as you do not need to deposit high tuition fees like other regular institutes. You do not need to sit through the boring lectures of your teachers unlike classroom coaching. With the fast advancement of technology, education and especially online MBA from UK, is gaining momentum via the distance learning mechanism.

Interactive – UK MBA through distance learning is very interactive as it involves the use of audio-visual mode of learning. MBA is also made easier by the use of technical tools like tablets, I-pads, I-pods, and the students can enjoy an interactive session with their teachers. You can easily clear your doubts through message boards and chats.

Fine coursework – Distance learning MBA from UK has a very lucrative coursework. The syllabus takes the students to unknown heights and makes them really established in their life. At first the students need to study the basic subjects like economics and statistics and the specialisation is done in the final semester. The specialisation is done in finance and accounts, marketing, human resource development, information technology, disaster management, social welfare and so on.

Flexible – UK MBA through distance learning is very flexible as you can complete your studies from any place and at any time. It is very significant for the working professionals who have to go to their work place. You can complete your studies at the comfort of your house and can pursue them after coming from your work. You just need to switch on your computers and other technical devices to study and you can even clear your doubts using podcasts.

Author’s bio – The author Melissa Spears here focuses on the essentialities and benefits of UK MBA. MBA is a course of study which can be completed in less time and it is very significant for the working professionals who can work as well as pursue their studies. 

Friday, April 20, 2012

Beat The GMAT Scholarship


There are only 3.5 days left before our 2012 Beat The GMAT Scholarship closes! This year BTG is giving away SIX prizes worth $11,000.  Each prize includes a GMAT Course, an Admissions Consulting package, and a $250 GMAT Voucher.
 You still can apply here: http://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/scholarship


Friday, February 24, 2012

Top MBA Blogs Award

While I write nothing, my blog has been selected as a nominee for our Top MBA Blogs Award from ecollegefinder.org.

  Description of my blog: 
 I started to write a blog in May 2010, just after my first failing GMAT attempt (Q48,v17 AWA2.5). In the blog I described my preparation, next two GMAT attempts, essay writing, numerous dings and  finally my admission. Some people say that this story is inspired. Maybe it is true. 

 I recommend  to read my blog from the first post to the last one.

  What advice can you offer students aiming to improve their chances of being accepted into an MBA program? 
Delete your Facebook account, throw away your TV and go to study. When you are reading this message your competitor reads a textbook. Who will be admitted?
Ps. I’ll try to write more often in future =)

Friday, October 14, 2011

Studying in Porto


The business school in which I study is placed in very beautiful Portuguese town Porto
The program “The Magellan MBA” is very small, only 19 students. All students are with different backgrounds (dentist, consultant MCKinsey, entrepreneurs, etc.). people arrived from 11 countries around the world.
It is the most difficult for me to work in the teams. Before MBA I hated to work in the teams, always avoided it, and never paid attention to this. I've just chose individual and independence work. But in business school students should do almost all homework in the teams. I do not feel any responsibility for collective result =). I understand now that team work is my weak side and during my staying I should check it. Another my weak point is my written and spoken English. But it tends to be better and much better.
  I study Portuguese. In fact I could read Portuguese newspaper and understand 70% of information even before my arrival to Portugal due to some Portuguese words are resemble to English ones, some are resemble to Russian, some to Ukrainian. But I do not understand spoken language at all. My progress is not to high but after half of year I will be able to speak (I hope)

I clearly know what I am going to do after graduation and I feel that MBA will help me!  

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Arrival at Business School


Hello readers. I did not write for a lot time, but I will do. So my news:
I was admitted to the Magellan MBA developed by University of Porto Business School. I've arrived to Porto several days ago. Classes will start next Monday.

Pictures and interesting posts will be soon. Now I can say that Porto is wonderful place.