KU online MBA Blog
Pursuing an MBA is a significant investment of time, money and energy. Continuing education requires sacrifice, and the level of commitment required leaves many prospective students wondering: Should I get my MBA at all? You’re the only one who can determine if an MBA is worth it for you. To help you sort...
The global marketplace is growing, and that’s encouraging for businesses large and small who want to expand internationally. The World Bank Group reports that in 2018, global economic growth is expected to expand by 3.1 percent, with longer-term growth for the global economy projected at a stabl...
What are your current expectations for studying online? Perhaps you’ve chosen to earn your degree online because factors like geography and time prevent you from participating in an on-campus program. And while studying online can help erase those barriers by letting students like you avoid costly...
Only 80 percent of businesses will survive their first year, only 50 percent make it past year five, and only 30 percent survive in business for 10 years or more, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Every business encounters risk, and the fallout from poorly managed risks can...
If you want to thrive in a business leadership role, you must understand which of your unique qualities give you an edge. Taking inventory of the characteristics that help you succeed in a business setting can allow you to consciously use them more often, be more productive, enjoy your work more a...
Competitive analysis is essential for identifying your business’s strengths, discovering barriers to growth and creating effective strategies to overcome them. But we don't always have endless time and unlimited budgets to perform the kinds of global competitive analyses we'd like.
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Earning an online MBA can be the crucial step you need to take to help you transition into a career you’re passionate about, and it can help you increase your earning potential as well. A 2018 report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that MBA grads make an average of more t...
Upward mobility at work often means taking on management positions. Those looking to take this leap in their careers typically want a greater opportunity to strategize, coordinate and oversee their company’s intricate operations. Managers are responsible for leading diverse teams, and must successfu...
Your desk job might not be giving you room to grow in your career. Maybe sitting in a cubicle punching numbers is putting you to sleep, but you have a passion for business. You get excited when people discuss innovative ideas and creative solutions. Moving up the ranks to an executive’s office might...