KU online MBA Blog
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...
Although it might be surprising to hear, women have historically played a prominent role in a few key industries. In the mid-1850s, women pioneered the fields of home economics and social work.1 With the successes of women’s movements in the areas of voting rights and personal independence, women...
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...
Are you 30 years of age or older and thinking of going back to school for your MBA? If you are, you’re in good company. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 45 percent of students who seek postbaccalaureate degrees are 30 or older.1 Some older students worry about taking th...
Success in business requires skill. It requires strategy. Most of all, it requires you to prove yourself—to demonstrate that you deserve the opportunity to lead. Getting an online MBA, for many executives, is an important step in their success stories. It’s the one thing in their career that makes the biggest difference in their future.
Making the decision to go back to school and earn an advanced degree can be a difficult one. This is especially true if you’ve already entered the workforce and started your career. It can be unnerving to think about going back and sitting in a classroom setting if you’ve been away from that for any length of time.
Creating a brand is an essential part of business, for companies and, more and more frequently, for professionals as well. A brand differentiates one company from another on every level—its name, logo, product, staff, tone, reputation, design, sound, look and more. But what exactly does it mean to create a personal brand, especially if you’re not exactly selling something?
Master of Business Administration or MBA degrees have the potential to enhance your career opportunities and long-term earnings—this much we know.1 Whatever your experience level, industry or career trajectory, earning your...
A Guided Tour Through KU Connect, the Online MBA Program’s Unique Learning Environment
Even for those who’ve already made up their minds about attending an online program to earn their master’s degree, questions may still linger. What does an online program actually look like? What will the experie...
Networking is an important part of any graduate program. It offers a great opportunity to share ideas, connect with other professionals and broaden your career horizons. In the 21st century, it’s never been easier to connect seamlessly, globally and at the click of a button. But with that opportun...