KU online MBA Blog
The University of Kansas School of Business online MBA just rose to the number seven spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings out of more than 1,800 regionally accredited institutions offering online programs. The KU program also climbed to the number five rank in the Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans category.
The cost of equity is a central variable in financial decision-making for businesses and investors. Knowing the cost of equity will help you in the effort to raise capital for your business by understanding the typical return that the market demands on a similar investment. Additionally, the cost of equity represents the required rate of return on a project or capital investment to generate profit.
"Going public" is an important growth milestone for many companies and a dream of entrepreneurs around the world. IPOs, SPACs and direct listings are all methods for accessing the public equity markets. This blog provides a discussion of the pros and cons of taking a private company public and an introduction to these methods of doing so.
Jeremiah Nast is an admissions advisor for the University of Kansas online MBA program. He spends his workday helping prospective students prepare their application materials and connecting them with helpful resources. Read more about the insights Jeremiah has gained about why students choose KU, common concerns they have before starting, and their reflections after going through the program.
Raising capital is something that you may have to do at any point in a business’s life cycle. Whether your business is large or small, young or mature, there are several reasons you may want to raise capital. There are also many ways to do a “capital raise.” This post lists different strategies for raising capital, defines some terms you should understand, and looks at which strategies are available for different stages of company growth.
In an increasingly competitive job market, many working professionals ask the question: Should I get a master’s in business administration (MBA)? An MBA, whether it's a traditional program or an online MBA program, can open new job opportunities and help you advance in your career.
Read on to learn what the key elements of a strategic business plan are that support these three topics and learn how to write a strategic business plan that can help boost your company’s success.
Learn the differences between Master of Engineering Management (MEM) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees.
Learn about the value of an MBA, why you should consider an online MBA as opposed to an in-person program, and what the cost is for an online versus in-person MBA.
While it’s absolutely worthwhile to obtain an online MBA because the degree can increase your professional connections, salary, and career opportunities, MBAs do cost money. One way to offset the cost of an online MBA is to obtain one, or more, scholarships.