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MUS edges MBA in double OT in state lacrosse semifinals

May 19, 2012

Owls advance to play Brentwood for state title.

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A world of opportunity - Chicago Tribune

May 19, 2012

Chicago Tribune A world of opportunity Chicago Tribune Travel the world or settle down and get an MBA ? Those two paths might seem to diverge sharply. But Loyola University Chicago's School of Business Administration is launching a program that combines world exploration with MBA studies and in so doing ..

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Law School Sales Pitch Doubles Down On The Getting Rich Rationale For Law School - Above the Law

May 18, 2012

Above the Law Law School Sales Pitch Doubles Down On The Getting Rich Rationale For Law School Above the Law The people who go to law school because they think it is the doorway to riches and wealth are often the ones most sorely disappointed. Well, unless they go get a JD/ MBA at Rutgers Camden. 'Cause, you know, that's where you go if you just want to make ..

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A lift or a drag? - Chicago Tribune

May 18, 2012

Chicago Tribune A lift or a drag? Chicago Tribune Because so many business resources are available nowadays online , “students are looking at education differently,” said Tim Faley, managing director of the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan's Ross School of …

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Charting a different course - Chicago Tribune

May 18, 2012

Chicago Tribune Charting a different course Chicago Tribune Getting an MBA is still the logical step toward the corner office, but more students are veering off the beaten path. Business schools increasingly are offering a wide range of specialized degrees or partnering with sibling departments within their …

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MBA Jobs Outlook: Mixed Bag at Best - BusinessWeek (blog)

May 18, 2012

MBA Jobs Outlook: Mixed Bag at Best BusinessWeek (blog) When the MBA Career Services Council (CSC) reported the results of its Fall 2011 survey in March, the outlook for 2012 MBA hiring was uncertain. Fewer schools reported an increase in on-campus recruiting, most of those that did reported modest ones, … and more »

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Online MBA programs gain traction, offering quality, affordability and flexibility - allvoices

May 18, 2012

Chicago Tribune Online MBA programs gain traction, offering quality, affordability and flexibility allvoices In the recently released survey of 2011 MBA graduates from the Graduate Management Council, 86% were employed, of which 93% found the job they were looking for. Those are pretty impressive numbers. However, traditional business school programs are …

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Shredding the MBA Straitjacket

May 18, 2012

(MBA50.com) A guest post from P.

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Define Your MBA Goals Before Applying to Grad School

May 18, 2012

The career goals essay is perhaps the most common of all topics posed in the MBA application, so it may surprise you to learn that many prospective students don't have clearly defined career goals. If that sounds like you, the first step to remedying this situation is taking a long look at what you think an MBA degree will do for you.

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Haas’s Answer to the Affirmative Action Ban - BusinessWeek (blog)

May 18, 2012

Haas's Answer to the Affirmative Action Ban BusinessWeek (blog) As minority representation on corporate boards dwindles, most MBA programs are quick to brag about the diversity of their student bodies—alluding to the fact that they are producing a wide variety of future managers. But enrolling a diverse group of …

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