The Jayhawk Experience
Video Transcript
The cohort experience for me were 29 other ideas coming at you at once and trying to figure out how to blend someone's ideas with the academic structure and take what the professors said to counter that, to work through different situations. And it was just enlightening and amazing.
Rehka Patnaik:
I think the word that comes to my mind is magical.
Colin Thomas:
I can't think of a better way to start your business career.
Swathie Rajesh Shenoy:
We have really sharp candidates here in our class, and we are always trying to bring something new to the table. I feel like we have different experiences and different perspectives, and that just enriches the program a lot more.
Cristina Brown:
For me, the culture felt like a door that was cracked open to a bright light. And so we got to walk through it together.
Colin Thomas:
I've been able to learn and experience a lot that I wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
Rehka Patnaik:
Yeah. I mean, I have this bond with them, which is unprecedented. Been to school before, but this is different.
Fur Finley:
The faculty and the staff, the classmates, and your colleagues and friends, it's truly an incredible experience.
Cristina Brown:
Picking an MBA program is challenging, but once you find the right one, it's amazing.
Neeli Bendapudi:
There's something about the Midwest and something about this university where I believe where the positive intersection of smart and nice. That is what makes this place special. That's the ethos of this place that is in the air we breathe here and that's what appeals to me.
As an online student at the University of Kansas, you’ll become part of KU’s diverse community of Jayhawks, and your experience will extend far beyond the virtual classroom and course curriculum. Learn more about the KU experience and the myriad of opportunities offered to our online students.
Career Services
Your online MBA is but a single step—although an important one—toward your future success in business. Beyond the digital classroom where you’ll have explored finance, marketing, and leadership, you will encounter diverse opportunities for internships and full-time career pursuits, and the University of Kansas will be here to help you capitalize on all of them.
Graduates of our online MBA program are invited to explore future paths by participating in on-campus networking events and career fairs, and they have full access to KU’s comprehensive career resources. To learn more about the tools and resources available to you, contact an admissions outreach advisor today.
Personalized Career Advice for Business Graduates
Representatives from the KU MBA Career Services office are available to assist business students and graduates in preparing for interviews, cleaning up resumes, and developing productive networking strategies. Take advantage of practical and personalized career advice by contacting Business Career Services.
Business Career Services
Make the most of remote resources that are available through the Business Career Services department. Gather focused and up-to-date industry data with Career Insider, explore international opportunities with My World Abroad and GoinGlobal, and pitch your candidacy for current openings through KU Career Connections.
Professional Networking
Change your world with the right Jayhawk connection. As a member of our student and alumni community, you’ll be able to join our network and learn from other professionals’ advice, experience, and connections—and share your own, too.
“Flash Mentoring” Online
Our online networking forum is open to business alumni and students. By setting up quick 30-minute calls, you can manage and make connections that can help provide insight into your future career. Decide whether you want to make a KU connection in your city, schedule an informational interview in a new industry, or learn more about what hiring managers are looking for.
KU’s networking website also features discussion threads where you can post a question of your own or search for an existing thread. Filter discussions by location, industry, major, and more. Ask something specific that interests you or more general questions about interviewing and navigating career fairs.
Networking and Career Events
Keep track of upcoming events hosted on campus in Lawrence and in the surrounding areas. Learn about scheduled Business Career Fairs, exclusive opportunities to shadow current business professionals, and other events in which you could cross paths with executive leaders and hiring representatives from multiple corporations and industries.
International Experiences
Students will have the chance to study abroad and develop a greater understanding of how to successfully navigate the world of international business.
Student Services
Students can find resources for technical support, contact information, and help with Canvas Student through Student Services.
Video Gallery
Check out our video gallery for more information about the program and the value of earning your MBA.