Executive MBA Bloghttp://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/rssExecutive MBA Blog RSS Feeden{5F1AC14B-32C8-426F-85C5-7464F1D2F0CB}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2020/chicago-booth-emba-program-changes-covid-19Executive MBA AdmissionsA note from Associate Deans Patty Keegan and Rich Johnson on COVID-19Executive MBA associate deans Patty Keegan and Rich Johnson share updates on our program's response to COVID-19, and how admitted students and prospective candidates can stay engaged across our three campuses. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0500{A49E3BBE-3DC5-4252-9A0E-ACF2A7701744}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2020/booth-emba-international-womens-dayEmily SchmidtCelebrating International Women's Day at Chicago BoothIn celebration of International Women's Day 2020, we've asked women from Chicago Booth's Executive MBA Program to share advice and thoughts for fellow female leaders who are beginning their own Chicago Booth journey. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0600{6E6DBBAE-07FF-4BAB-AD6A-1E20AEC45C69}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/executive-mba-asia-scholarshipsRomeo TalentoHong Kong: Meet Our NGO ScholarsThree distinguished students were awarded the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship in the summer of 2019. We got the chance to sit down with these promising students and learn how the scholarship will help them to further their goals in making an impact on society. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600{D3E8BC65-B05A-4072-8C67-354C37A6A653}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/executive-mba-employer-sponsorshipNadia AhrazemDefining the ROI of an MBA for yourself and your employerIn an interview with program alumnus, Rashwan Hammady, ’18, we discuss the steps he took to obtain employer sponsorship and how he thinks about the ROI on his MBA now. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0600{DB01A3AE-F02E-43A4-8F7F-8D28514DEB79}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/crafting-best-executive-mba-program-essayRick WeilandCrafting your Admissions EssayEven seasoned professionals can be intimidated with a blank page, especially when trying to write an admissions essay for a top Executive MBA program. Booth alum, Rick Weiland, offers you seven helpful hints on how to write your Booth application essay.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:05:24 -0600{73838C11-95A4-4B99-9E28-FBA31870751D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/before-emba-in-asia-class-with-gopi-krishna-saladiGopi Krishna SaladiBefore Class with Gopi Krishna SaladiAs a truly global Executive MBA Program, Booth attracts ambitious seasoned professionals from across the globe to attend class at our campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong. In the first of our travelogue series, current Hong Kong student, Gopi Krishna Saladi shares how he prepares for a week of class from his home in India.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:17:16 -0600{7CC03811-8609-4825-9139-AF9850DC4F4C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/value-of-booth-networkEmily SchmidtThe Booth Network Equals More than the Sum of its PartsAs a Booth Executive MBA student, you'll join a community of seasoned professionals and form close ties with classmates. Mary Furto gained many close friends through the program, but it wasn't until she pursued a career change that she saw the full value of the Booth network. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:47:23 -0500{9EF9CCB8-2CDE-44A9-8E8F-E877F854D60D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/executive-mba-75th-anniversary-scholarshipChristina TzovarasExecutive MBA 75th Anniversary ScholarshipIn 2018, we celebrated our 75th anniversary as the first Executive MBA Program in the world. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, the spirit of this important milestone lives on through the 75th Anniversary Scholarship. Meet the 2019 recipients of this special award. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:18:16 -0500{33C58616-4D52-4EA2-AF71-2D2F36B4EBBD}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/benefits-executive-assessmentChris BushThe Benefits of Taking the Executive Assessment TestAll Chicago Booth Executive MBA candidates are asked to submit an entrance exam score as part of their application. As senior professionals juggling many responsibilities, it may be hard to see how preparing for and sitting an exam is going to benefit you. Current student, Chris Bush, had similar concerns but decided to sit the Executive Assessment test and shares his experience. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:19:43 -0500{A4613A41-B443-4DB4-A7F9-556AD6677FAA}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/electives-in-embaMeghan KeedyExploring Electives in the Executive MBA Curriculum Chicago Booth offers a wide variety of challenging, exciting electives courses to Executive MBA students. Electives courses change year-to-year and are reflective of current business trends, such as classes on persuasive skills and learning to code.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:43:44 -0500{B5ED7517-CB3B-4772-A583-C7D479E218B2}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/7-things-about-boothMakini Allwood7 Things You Didn't Know about Chicago Booth and the Executive MBA ProgramChicago Booth is well known for being a finance and economics powerhouse. But we're also innovative, global, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious. Here are seven things you may not have known about Chicago Booth and our Executive MBA Program:Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:40:55 -0500{8928EE1E-8E6F-4AF2-8D8B-6DDEC1C246C1}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/executivembanetworkRebecca ThomsonThe EMBA Network is the Gift You Give YourselfAs a student at Chicago Booth, you will be surrounded by some of the most interesting, funny, successful, talented individuals from around the world. The first week of the program brings together all first-year students from the Chicago, London and Hong Kong campuses and provides the starting point for many close relationships to follow. Chicago student Rebecca Thomson offers advice for networking with 240 of your new closest friends. <br/>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:07:06 -0500{DCEED2CD-0583-462B-B25B-0C5D82E2C53E}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/emba-employer-sponsorship-tipsDiane Long8 Tips for getting employer sponsorship to do a Booth EMBA For many applicants, the biggest hurdle to beginning the program at Booth is convincing your manager to give you the time off. Here is one graduate's tips on what makes a persuasive argument for getting employer sponsorship. Wed, 01 May 2019 13:08:17 -0500{44CC255E-15FD-4AC6-B9F0-D36657CCE858}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/executivembacareerchangeMeghan KeedyExecutive MBA Students Making a Career Change If you’re looking into Executive MBA programs, chances are you’re thinking about evolving your career in some way. Career Services at Chicago Booth can help you navigate a career change. <br/>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:19:09 -0500{3050849F-0FB4-49A6-954F-B8E9ED36674D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/women_s-winter-weekendMakini Allwood3 Takeaways from Women's Winter Weekend in Chicago Now in its third year, the Chicago Booth Women’s Winter Weekend is a unique opportunity for female Executive MBA candidates to network with other women in the Booth community and experience the classroom firsthand. Here are three takeaways from the time we spent together at this year’s event. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:03:49 -0600{BE248EFC-531F-4C32-A804-E6FF08FDB571}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/75th-anniversary-wrap-upPatty KeeganLooking Back on a Milestone YearNow that the 75th Anniversary of our Executive MBA program has ended, we take a look at this celebratory year and share some notable highlights from the anniversary campaign. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:29:29 -0600{F4868E2A-7770-4DD7-A083-AA0A5E38DD28}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2019/exec-mba-study-groupsKavitha RajaramTOP 5 WAYS THAT STUDY GROUPS HELP YOU IN AN MBA PROGRAMAs a Chicago Booth Executive MBA student, a large part of your experience will be working in study groups. Current student, Kavitha Rajaram, offers some advice on making the most of your MBA study group. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:30:19 -0600{B89EB5CA-08A1-4793-9D07-A6887A6D9BD5}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/london-scholarship-profilesChristina TzovarasMeet our Scholarship Students: LondonIn the final installment of a three part series, we take the time to chat with students from our London campus who have exhibited an exemplary level of "fit" and have been awarded merit scholarships. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:13:00 -0600{87A67DCE-62EF-4A83-A9B1-AA8DC1AA6CC2}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/hong-kong-scholarship-profilesKevin PaulMeet our Scholarship Students: Hong Kong In the second of a three part series, we take the time to chat with students from our Hong Kong campus who have exhibited an exemplary level of "fit" and have been awarded merit scholarships.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:53:18 -0500{2404C8B4-18DC-4F9C-BC86-70FA3E473C4B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/why-apply-earlyLisa KoengeterWhy Apply EarlyIn our latest Admissions Insight Series post, Lisa Koengeter, Director of Admissions and Marketing for our Chicago campus, answers the question, “Why should I apply to Chicago Booth early?”Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:30:03 -0500{E4242A6D-94E3-4ECA-AA6E-C5E5B1F6C9DB}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/swee-chen-gohMeghan KeedyLessons in leadership: Stare at the landscape before you charge forward As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Executive MBA Program, we have been catching up with alumni around the world to take stock of how the program influenced their careers. We spoke to Swee Chen Goh, '03 – the first female chairman in Singapore – recently to discuss her approach to leadership.Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:39:07 -0500{3A48DA61-1BD0-4FBE-BE8C-2ADECC992023}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/electives-weeksRich JohnsonCustomizing Your Executive MBA Program with Electives Weeks At Chicago Booth, we pride ourselves on going deeper into the fundamentals of a general management education. But how do our students customize their program to address their own interests and needs in a fast-changing global business environment? Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:41:41 -0500{30772548-D4DB-429A-AA86-2EBD2DCD05DC}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/the-booth-familyKavitha RajaramThe Booth FamilyAs a current Booth student, Kavitha Rajaram has experienced long class weeks, challenging assignments, and a demanding schedule. She has found, however, that her classmates and the relationships they share have helped to create a sense of balance in her life. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:57:48 -0500{DF4148FE-7169-4933-8A9B-CA281C6EB114}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/chicago-scholarship-profileMeghan KeedyMeet our Scholarship Students: Chicago As an admissions team, we're always on the lookout for candidates who exhibit the right "fit" for Chicago Booth. In the first of a three part series, we take the time to chat with students across our three campuses who have exhibited an exemplary level of "fit" and have been awarded merit scholarships.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:05:09 -0500{7ADDCC55-3E4C-47C8-841F-02267A61DBD4}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/2019-application-liveExecutive MBA AdmissionsAnd We're Off — 2019 Application is Now AvailableIt's that time of the year again – our new application is live! For the first Admissions Insights post for the new admissions cycle Lauranne Bardin, Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions in London, offers some tips on how to navigate the application process. Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:56:46 -0500{CAC76BA5-BE08-4C39-BCEE-EEB3A6D463AB}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/price-of-confidenceMeghan KeedyHow Do You Price A Change In Confidence?As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our Executive MBA Program, we have been catching up with alumni around the world to take stock of how the program affected their career development. We spoke recently with Bob Wardrop, '96, to learn more about his personal investment in human capital. Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:20:32 -0500{C2DA255B-A56C-4336-8C63-86C1FD8B79B7}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/homeproMakini AllwoodBringing Home Health Care to China's Aging PopulationThe Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) is the branch of the University-wide accelerator program tailored to Chicago Booth's Executive MBA Student. To get a closer look at the inner workings of the GNVC we spoke to Dr. James Mok, a 2018 alumnus of the Executive MBA Program and the Global New Venture Challenge. Tue, 08 May 2018 11:24:50 -0500{2FC5BEC4-E455-4C31-9E0D-5BD63FC16BFE}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/mindful-urgent-careMeghan KeedyUrgently changing the model for mental health patients Dr. Tamir Aldad is a Research Fellow at the Yale School of Medicine and a current Executive MBA student at the Chicago campus. As part of this year's Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) he and his team are presenting their innovative healthcare business, Mindful Urgent Care. Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:52:46 -0500{7D7B2BAE-B218-46F3-801A-5B11AC36FA09}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/employer-sponsorshipKevin PaulMaking the Case for Employer SponsorshipIn our latest Admissions Insights blog post Kevin Paul, Assistant Director of Admissions in Hong Kong, offers advice on how to approach your employer about sponsoring your MBA.Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:52:09 -0500{F01FB74F-01E4-4CEC-8A62-FBBA8D4489F6}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/global-expansionRich JohnsonAmid an unpredictable journey, a steadfast approach 25 years ago Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA Program chose to boldly go where no other business school has gone before. Associate Dean, Richard Johnson, ’14 (EXP – 19), discusses Booth’s global expansion. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:52:39 -0500{C6FC880B-47E2-4A36-B8CF-401BBA196FC6}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/international-womens-dayChristina TzovarasHappy International Women's DayCelebrate International Women's Day with Chicago Booth as we share some personal thoughts from some of the remarkable women who have completed the Executive MBA Program. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:17:47 -0600{5402EFAC-9F92-469F-85D8-F2A3F3C3A774}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/how-to-ace-your-chicago-booth-interviewMelissa PattersonHow to Ace Your Chicago Booth InterviewIn this Admissions Insights Series post, Melissa Patterson, Assistant Director of Admissions and Analytics, offers a "how-to" on preparing for your Chicago Booth interview.Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:10:38 -0600{34A4FDB0-833E-490D-A0B0-579BBA84FB88}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/impact-on-emba-industryMeghan KeedyBooth's Impact on the Executive MBA IndustryIn this post, we ask Michael Desiderio, Executive Director of the EMBA Council (EMBAC), for his thoughts on the 75th anniversary of Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA Program and the future of Executive MBA Programs globally.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:44:02 -0600{82EBAD94-C2AD-45D0-81A0-3E2A93967EA1}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2018/new-year-new-testChris PanoffNew Year, New Test: A student's take on the Executive Assessment For many prospective MBA students, the thought of studying for and taking the GMAT is a daunting task. There is, however, an alternative for the Executive MBA called the Executive Assessment. Current student Chris Panoff shares his experience preparing for the exam. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:26:18 -0600{4C99B209-A6F5-406D-A866-3783A583E7C3}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/75th-anniversary-announcementPatty KeeganChicago Booth's Executive MBA Program turns 75 — Change is in our DNAThe Executive MBA Program celebrates 75 years in 2018. Over the course of the program’s existence, our faculty, students, alumni and staff have shown the capacity to evolve and thrive in the face of an ever-changing world. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:25:10 -0600{2A5C202B-51E3-4ADA-A255-D69FC93F7D89}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/create-your-best-appLisa KoengeterAdmissions Insights: Creating Your Best ApplicationIn our second Admissions Insights Series post, Lisa Koengeter, Director of Admissions and Marketing in Chicago, discusses what it takes to create a great application.Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:19:52 -0600{62FAF2E0-1713-462F-872A-FBDBA1A0DEA8}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/john-mazarakisMeghan KeedyA Pizza Entrepreneur Seeks New Recipes at BoothJohn Mazarakis thinks of himself as a person who simply makes pizza. But there’s a lot more to being COO of Seasons Pizza than that. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:42:29 -0500{A260B8E2-D240-46A8-BB77-AA8355385F29}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/preparing-for-the-eaAngela WhiteAdmissions Insights Series: Preparing for the Executive AssessmentIn the first of a series of posts dedicated to providing you with advice from our Admissions team, we dive into how to prepare for the Executive Assessment. Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:01:29 -0500{9A4167E2-8B23-458A-9268-43687D551B9B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/alumni-return-to-chicagoMeghan KeedyYou Don't Have to be Stuck106 Executive MBA alumni returned to Chicago this summer in pursuit of personal and career evolution. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:55:36 -0500{E74C873A-50E7-40B3-9677-6576B26E4117}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/ready-set-applyRachel WaitesReady, Set, Apply! 2018 Application Now AvailableOur 2018 Executive MBA Program Application is now available. Admissions Director, Rachel Waites, shares her favorite things about Booth and encourages you to get ready, set, and apply!Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:28:00 -0500{7E9BEA6A-C5DD-4756-961A-9C45200D46FB}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/hong-kong-updateRich JohnsonThe past and the future converge in Hong Kong It's been a few months since we announced the opening of the Francis and Rose Yuen Center in Hong Kong. Read as Associate Dean, Rich Johnson, delivers some updates and dives deeper into the history of our future Hong Kong campus. Fri, 19 May 2017 11:30:00 -0500{8087183F-D69F-4973-851C-1426A40D1032}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/social-impact-at-boothMakini AllwoodSocial Impact at Booth: From Classroom to BoardroomChicago Booth's On Board conference is a day long event hosted by the Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI), a unique initiative supporting the aspirations of Chicago Booth students and alumni to impact social issues. Take a look into this year's event and learn more about how Booth creates impact from the classroom to the boardroom. Tue, 02 May 2017 12:35:00 -0500{3D28E275-5A20-4C56-A0D2-A3AB0D5CB366}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/tainaMaria ScottRegulation compliance is a global issue. We want to improve it. Maria Scott is co-founder and CEO of TAINA Technology Limited and an Executive MBA student at the London Chicago Booth campus. Scott is building TAINA with the help of Chicago Booth’s Global New Venture Challenge [GNVC]. Below, she writes about her business, colleagues, and insights gained through GNVC. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:50:00 -0500{8E9F75EF-F84F-423F-BF5A-F68E34364832}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/fusureMeghan KeedyEnvisioning a better future for domestic workers abroad A multinational group of Hong Kong students are creating an app that will allow foreign domestic workers to set aside money for savings, invest in future returns, and securely transfer funds back home as part of this year's Global New Venture Challenge. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:44:00 -0600{15569778-B2AB-4327-B03C-EEDFDA6D4B66}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/gnvcprontoMeghan KeedyI am here for you: the Booth network comes together In the summer of 2016, Conrad Caplin (EXP-21, ’16) and Michael Longe (EXP-21, ’16) traveled to Chicago to further develop the skillset needed for their recent shift from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. The return to Chicago Booth created other opportunities that had a monumental impact on their new business, Pronto CX.Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:16:00 -0600{9DBA8C2D-E3BD-48F8-A01C-BAA277B6F10B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/igm-panelExecutive MBA AdmissionsMaking Sense of the World's Most Important IssuesIt’s enormously difficult to understand, let alone make sense of, what’s going on in the world these days. From Brexit to Trump to Russia or the EU, life as we knew it has changed. One thing we do know for certain, it will not be business as usual and understanding how we will be affected has become more important than ever.Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:30:00 -0600{AAF21FA1-5FB2-481E-AC6F-62BB2E617FA2}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2017/employer-sponsorship-success-storiesMeghan KeedyEmployer Sponsorship Success StoriesIt’s no secret that employer sponsorship of Executive MBA Programs has shifted over the last decade. While sponsorship to an MBA Program used to be commonplace, more EMBA students are self-funding their way than ever before; industry-wide, 39.8% of incoming EMBA students were self-funded in 2014. However, there is still reason to believe that you can successfully petition your company for help with financing your MBA. We reached out to several students to get their take on how they created a successful path towards entering a sponsorship agreement with their companiesFri, 13 Jan 2017 13:07:00 -0600{5C1616EF-8996-433C-B5B0-E37092F9A49E}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/restoring-history-the-worlds-first-executive-mba-programPatty KeeganRestoring History: The World’s First Executive MBA ProgramThe Executive MBA program was established at the University of Chicago in 1943 and was the first of its kind. Back then, applicants applied for the program using ink pens and paper.Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:26:00 -0600{13FBE60C-0633-4C8E-A637-6B2D7F667D3C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/participating-in-the-gnvc-listen-learn-pivotPrem IyerParticipating in the GNVC: Listen, Learn, Pivot.Prem Iyer is CEO & Co-Founder of Rekonnex, a professional networking platform designed for private social networks. Rekonnex (formerly Aluminate) was started at Chicago Booth when Prem and two other classmates competed in and won the Global New Venture Challenge [GNVC]. Since graduating from the Executive MBA Program in 2015, Prem and his co-founders have continued to grow the business. We caught up with Prem to hear more about his experience and where he sees the company heading.Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:45:00 -0500{B33D0E06-1EA6-4D6B-82EC-99B640D70F5B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/its-autumn-time-to-meet-chicago-boothExecutive MBA AdmissionsIt's Autumn! Time to Meet Chicago Booth.It’s that time of year again. The Chicago Booth Executive MBA admissions teams from Chicago, London, and Hong Kong are recruiting the best mid-to-senior level executives for our top-ranked, Executive MBA program.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:32:00 -0500{EFD49C6B-6A81-42E9-ABEE-B0DEFD9B9E64}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/welcome-to-the-class-of-2018Rachel WaitesWelcome to the Class of 2018!After a busy year of interviews and applications we were delighted to welcome 243 new students to "Kick-off Week" in Chicago last month.Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:57:00 -0500{F45DF76F-F603-4E95-89AF-72F749758876}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/becoming-a-student-againDiane LongBecoming a Student AgainIt was a 15-hour flight from Hong Kong to Chicago and after over 10 years away from the classroom, I was feeling quite nervous to begin.Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:50:00 -0500{F1F6A34E-5765-41CF-B404-189863DB464C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/social-new-venture-challenge-the-best-recipeFrederic MahieuSocial New Venture Challenge: The Best RecipeFrederic Mahieu is a Mathematics teacher at the Lycee Francais de Chicago and an executive MBA student at Chicago Booth. Below he writes about his experience competing in the Social New Venture Challenge [SNVC]. SNVC is a business launch competition organized by the Social Enterprise Initiative and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Chicago Booth. Qualifying companies and organizations must show a focus on social impact as well as a model for financial sustainability. <br/><br/>Similar to the NVC, students form teams to create a business plan and receive coaching from Chicago Booth faculty and industry experts. There are several “rounds” in the competition where teams present their business plans during live pitch sessions in front of investors. Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:00 -0500{56318D97-B2EA-4B04-8B86-51087740AB26}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/asking-your-employer-for-supportRachel WaitesAsking Your Employer For SupportWith an Executive MBA, you'll be able to work and study at the same time.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:15:00 -0500{680E7A74-0052-4E78-B1A6-802ACE5866E5}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/soaring-ahead-from-classroom-to-boardroomMeghan KeedySoaring Ahead: From Classroom to Boardroom When Chih Ming Hwang entered the Executive MBA Program in Asia in 2006, he sought validation of his business knowledge and credentials.Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:44:00 -0500{1992FB21-1393-48D1-ADF3-A0A4BFD121FE}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/aiming-for-the-wow-factor-a-gnvc-journeyMeghan KeedyAiming for the Wow-Factor: A GNVC JourneySheela Agarwal, MD, is Head of US Medical Affairs for Radiology at Bayer HealthCare in New York City and an executive MBA student at the London Chicago Booth campus. She has been competing in this year’s Global New Venture Challenge [GNVC] with her team, 3DMed. GNVC is the executive branch of Chicago Booth’s New Venture Challenge, a top-ranked business launch program designed to help students turn their ideas into viable businesses. There are several "rounds" in the competition where teams present their business plans during live pitch sessions in front of investors, alumni, and business leaders. The competition culminates with a final round featuring the winning teams from our Chicago, London, and Hong Kong campuses on March 17. We spoke to Sheela just after she learned her team would be advancing in the competition.Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:57:00 -0600{8D1458BA-ADE7-4972-8802-3A46CACDEF8A}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/my-journey-to-the-global-new-venture-challengeChristian HeimMy Journey to the Global New Venture ChallengeChristian Heim is Vice President of Information Technology at GCM Grosvenor in Chicago and an executive MBA student at Chicago Booth. Below he writes about his experience competing in the Global New Venture Challenge [GNVC], an immersive, experiential learning program that helps Chicago Booth students turn their ideas into viable companies.<br/><br/>Over the course of GNVC, students form teams to create a business plan and receive coaching from Chicago Booth faculty and industry experts. There are several "rounds"; in the competition where teams present their business plans during live pitch sessions in front of investors, alumni and business leaders. The competition culminates with a final round featuring the winning teams from our Chicago, London and Hong Kong campuses on March 17. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:54:00 -0600{C5EC76C0-0500-479E-93E4-2FFF4AF83D36}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/the-womens-network-at-chicago-boothAngela WhiteThe Women's Network at Chicago BoothIn a previous blog post we talked about a great lunch we hosted with female Executive MBA students in London.Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:40:00 -0600{3DBB0FA5-E10C-4A88-BB87-1904D188A58E}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2016/your-chicago-booth-interview-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepareExecutive MBA AdmissionsYour Chicago Booth Interview: What to Expect and How to PrepareIf you’ve been invited to interview for the Executive MBA Program you are probably feeling excited and relieved, but also a bit nervous. You likely have questions - What can I expect from the interview? And, how should I prepare? Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:59:00 -0600{5CD68C33-ABF0-49E6-BBB0-E1104F2DA7CF}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/how-my-business-became-a-class-projectConcepcion PradoHow My Business Became a Class ProjectConcepción Prado is Principal and Founder of the Greenfield Group and an executive MBA student at Chicago Booth. She is also a member of the Chicago Innovation Exchange. Below she writes about her experience rebranding her company with the help of the Chicago Booth community. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:24:00 -0600{B874FE7A-A305-4094-9099-2D461051F0D8}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/top-six-questions-about-applyingRachel WaitesTop Six Questions about ApplyingAt this time of the year I get asked a lot of questions. Occasionally it’s a fun question, like, ‘where did you get those great shoes’, but most of the time it’s an admissions related question. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:46:00 -0600{FC9E270B-CA57-4E4B-AB24-B7A3E9C8D468}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/the-chicago-approach-lives-in-singaporeRich JohnsonThe Chicago Approach Lives in SingaporeOur team recently had the opportunity to attend the - Executive MBA Council - conference in Singapore last month.Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:17:00 -0600{A54EF90B-B94C-4D82-B06A-15950F4FF1B0}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/meet-us-where-you-areMelissa PattersonMeet Us Where You AreAs an Admissions Counselor, one of my key responsibilities (not to mention my favorite job function) is interacting with you, our prospective students. We talk by phone and often exchange emails.Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:39:00 -0500{ACD33E9E-AB6B-404C-BD94-0A9FA69542E4}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/work-hard-play-hard-an-energetic-welcome-in-hong-kongExecutive MBA AdmissionsWork Hard, Play Hard. An Energetic Welcome in Hong KongAfter wrapping their first international section week in London earlier this summer, our new global cohort of Executive MBA students landed in Hong Kong for their second international section week in August. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:02:00 -0500{463B2E41-7DD8-41C7-9D6A-E9AD9AE67946}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/the-journey-continues-to-londonAngela WhiteThe Journey Continues to LondonWith Wimbledon and sunny skies a distant memory, the new global cohort of Executive MBA students arrived in London amidst grey skies and a gloomy weather forecast.Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:47:00 -0500{CE2D5EA1-25C7-4285-A751-0F8F6CAEA6B0}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/imagine-this-march-2018Executive MBA AdmissionsImagine This: March 2018The 2016 Executive MBA Program application is available now and if you apply and are admitted sometime in the next 8 months you will graduate in March of 2018...Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:02:00 -0500{C1359929-E32D-4622-ABBA-8908EDC8B464}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/kicking-off-in-chicagoRich JohnsonKicking Off in ChicagoThis June, 237 individuals from over 50 different countries around the globe converged in Chicago to start the Executive MBA Program.Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:23:00 -0500{9445638C-7E52-4AB3-8E57-0C35780FAA6D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/behind-our-admissions-outreachPatty KeeganBehind Our Admissions OutreachLies an incredible group of alumni.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:44:00 -0500{8E08778D-6C4D-40A8-9414-45E8C2263E8F}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/lessons-learned-from-chicago-booths-new-venture-challengeMelissa HarrisLessons Learned from Chicago Booth's New Venture ChallengeMelissa Harris is a business columnist at the Chicago Tribune and executive MBA student at Chicago Booth. She is active in the first Chicago Booth women’s leadership program, Booth Women Advance. Below she writes about her experience competing in the New Venture Challenge at Chicago Booth.Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:03:00 -0500{AB06E62A-2DE5-4D37-B1B8-6AEC442942C2}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/how-do-you-position-your-mbaExecutive MBA AdmissionsHow Do You Position Your MBA?"Leveraging your MBA." What does that mean?Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:50:00 -0500{1C89E139-CA73-4B38-A597-739F71C3DC53}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/discover-how-chicago-booth-helps-transfer-learning-into-working-lifeExecutive MBA AdmissionsDiscover how Chicago Booth helps transfer learning into working lifeIf you have been wondering what a Chicago Booth Executive MBA can do for you, check out the story about two recent graduates here. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:01:00 -0500{E1D87443-1D0E-4B7D-ACE2-E84FC39B8DE9}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/graduation-time-againRich JohnsonGraduation Time again!Last Friday the latest cohort of Executive MBA Students graduated from Chicago Booth at a traditional ceremony held in Rockefeller Chapel on the main University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park.Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:28:00 -0500{A393CF5C-B1F7-478D-AD5D-17F98D90238B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/milestonesExecutive MBA AdmissionsMilestonesIn London last week Booth held a celebration marking our 20 years of our Executive MBA program in Europe.Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:20:00 -0600{420F6B3E-F513-4D0D-B8B7-3F2CEA7755CB}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/are-you-ready-for-executive-searchExecutive MBA AdmissionsAre You Ready for Executive Search?Career Services recently hosted our Executive Search Industry Roundtables, which brought together senior consultants from leading search firms and many of our Executive MBAs (XPs) in specific industries - Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy, Tech, and Healthcare, as well as a roundtable focused on the C-level.Sun, 22 Feb 2015 10:33:00 -0600{B21C1AC7-C217-4EE0-A284-1AABE8C2ABA1}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/case-study-mythsExecutive MBA AdmissionsCase Study MythsAs I’ve spoken to prospective MBA over the years, I often get questions about teaching methods, and specifically about the case method. Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:46:00 -0600{1AE5E5F5-03C7-4761-9430-4C96890E3120}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/enjoy-the-journeyExecutive MBA AdmissionsEnjoy the journeyIf you're like me most of your new year's resolutions are already broken.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:00:00 -0600{02C58CE3-3514-437E-B0F3-6E07DF86F055}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/the-female-perspectiveRachel WaitesThe Female PerspectiveYesterday the admissions team had lunch with the ladies of EXP 21, our most recently admitted Executive MBA class here in London.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:11:00 -0600{5C7DED7C-8B9E-452E-AF99-BBA54AD87106}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2015/more-than-networkingPatty KeeganMore Than NetworkingWe talk a great deal about the diversity of our executive MBA students in terms of industry, job function and geography.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:57:00 -0600{4E59E014-B228-4B6D-AFCB-39559FC849C3}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/the-fear-of-that-next-stepExecutive MBA AdmissionsThe Fear of That Next StepA word I don’t ever hear being used by our executive MBA students is ‘fear’. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:25:00 -0600{0625D5F0-3BAC-4ADB-A85F-44AB33FB1B71}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/real-or-fakeExecutive MBA AdmissionsReal or fake?I'm not talking about Gucci bags. I’m talking about faculty members.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:32:00 -0600{EC0D8DA1-72D9-41EB-A265-02848FAD7886}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/think-career-change-is-easy-think-againExecutive MBA AdmissionsThink career change is easy? Think again.Imagine you’ve been accepted to the Executive MBA program at Booth. Well done! This will be the first of many ‘Booth’ accomplishments you achieve. Along the way you’ll acquire a world-class business education and an unmatched global network.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:48:00 -0500{6688E75C-7E46-48A3-9E21-C6DE200671F8}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/get-out-of-your-comfort-zoneExecutive MBA AdmissionsGet out of your comfort zone"Chicago Booth Executive MBA Program is not about teaching you in your comfort zone, it is about bringing you out from your comfort zone."Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:54:00 -0500{33C44016-FAC9-4C4A-87F0-7C2A81D1BB49}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/the-end-of-the-beginningSophia MatveevaThe End of the BeginningThis August, the Chicago Booth Executive MBA class finished its first quarter. Already, so much has changed and while I can’t claim to be a different person, there have definitely been some tectonic shifts in the way I think and approach things.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:35:00 -0500{2310B4D1-3EB5-4CDF-B120-E8D37F5C77B4}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/hong-kong-is-open-for-businessRich JohnsonHong Kong is open for BusinessThe Month of August has been a very exciting and historical time for Chicago Booth in Asia.Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:43:00 -0500{038DF010-C84D-41B6-8211-715CA0BA120B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/adjusting-to-the-new-normalSophia MatveevaAdjusting to the New NormalSince I last wrote about Kick Off Week in Chicago, I have been adjusting to the “new normal”. No, I’m not referring to a new era of low interest rates, but to the crazy life in which me and my fellow students combine the most academically rigorous MBA programme in the world with doing well at work, not getting dumped by family and friends, staying healthy and sane, showing concern for the wider world and finding time to sleep. I have always been told that something would have to give and have been experimenting with various alterations.Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:23:00 -0500{3BE531E4-2AFD-4529-AA82-80E305F7A07A}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/chicago-booth-kick-off-week-bows-and-arrows-or-milk-and-honeySophia MatveevaChicago Booth Kick off Week: bows and arrows or milk and honey?The answer is both. I am used to working in a 24/7 culture, but can honestly say that I have never had as much coffee as I did in my first week of being a Chicago Booth Exec MBA student.Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:44:00 -0500{AB0D7653-CB7F-4388-9EB8-792054E83437}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/the-future-of-emba-programsExecutive MBA AdmissionsThe Future of EMBA Programs?In a recent blog post, Tim Westerbeck, founder and president of Eduvantis, outlines some of the challenges facing EMBA programs in the coming years.Fri, 23 May 2014 12:05:00 -0500{A76F54C3-981B-4AB9-82A3-7A22F2E5EC74}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/advancing-in-your-careerExecutive MBA Career ServicesAdvancing in Your CareerLast month was a big deal around Booth.Fri, 25 Apr 2014 12:16:00 -0500{ADDA1686-2735-42D7-9D77-A53723383678}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/thank-youGuilherme SilbersteinThank You.For my recent graduation, I would first like to thank my parents and family: without their support and encouragement I would never have done it.Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:24:00 -0500{2DB5F4D0-9F05-40F1-AFD2-F4C2B4D1637F}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/godspeed-on-your-journeyJames JanegaGodspeed on your journeySuddenly, there are three weeks left to finish this Executive MBA at Booth.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 13:47:00 -0600{8730F686-793D-4B71-B716-29204552F0BC}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/no-we-wontExecutive MBA AdmissionsNo. We won'tI'm in London teaching our EXP19 students during their last week in the program.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:57:00 -0600{EDB1B982-7104-4880-8F5A-67C16FBEAC16}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/make-it-countDonnla Nic GearailtMake it countMake the most of every opportunity offered to you at Booth.Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:03:00 -0600{F689430B-D79F-4A66-A777-5D73630B2AB4}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/networking-becomes-a-dirty-wordExecutive MBA AdmissionsNetworking becomes a dirty wordA word I don’t ever hear being used by our executive MBA students is ‘fear’. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:12:00 -0600{199A70B2-1D0E-4753-BF71-CF72B79B4965}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/creating-a-business-case-for-the-mbaRachel WaitesCreating a Business Case for the MBAWhen you enroll on an MBA, you'll spend rather a lot of time with cases reading cases, discussing cases, packing (suit) cases.Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:23:00 -0600{20468C88-AFBB-457D-8C5D-9C2380150ACE}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2014/recommendation-lettersExecutive MBA AdmissionsRecommendation LettersWe ask for 3 letters of recommendation.Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:31:00 -0600{7728CDCC-B3FA-49B6-B2FD-A2A3E75AF7E6}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/essaysExecutive MBA AdmissionsEssaysWhy are you seeking an MBA from Chicago Booth and what unique knowledge and experiences do you hope to contribute to the program?Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:39:00 -0600{D931B12D-DB84-4907-A518-88447906D86D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/advancing-in-your-career-4Executive MBA Career ServicesAdvancing in Your CareerI was sitting in the Executive MBA lounge in Chicago recently and the small tables were filled with lively conversations about travel, family, and, of course, career.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:49:00 -0600{2CE8899A-5611-45BD-B37E-F35BF336DA2C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/my-view-from-the-student-loungeExecutive MBA AdmissionsMy view from the student loungeLast week we had our second - year Executive MBA program students on the London campus.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:21:00 -0600{49E09A1D-FC75-48EF-A470-C15627270859}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/standardized-test-scores-gmat-and-greExecutive MBA AdmissionsStandardized Test Scores (GMAT and GRE)We require applicants to the Executive MBA Program to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of the application process. It is also worth pointing out that we do offer a waiver option for these as well.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:09:00 -0600{1231305A-9E09-41E8-9286-2433840EC271}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/your-application--academic-transcriptsExecutive MBA AdmissionsYour Application - Academic TranscriptsWhat academic transcripts do we want and how do we use them?Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:48:00 -0600{599840F7-50A3-4702-8157-CE0E90C169A2}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/your-application--the-resumeExecutive MBA AdmissionsYour Application - The ResumeI'd like to spend the next few weeks walking through each of these pieces in some detail discussing how we use each one in the evaluation process.Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:58:00 -0600{9009A57F-9EA7-4F6F-8A02-D6472B81859D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/why-so-manyExecutive MBA AdmissionsWhy so many?Last week Booth professor Gene Fama was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics (he shared it with Lars Hansen, also from the University of Chicago, and Robert Shiller of Yale).Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:14:00 -0500{A3CE641D-4988-41FC-8EDB-7E1E7B116F61}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/advancing-in-your-career-3Executive MBA Career ServicesAdvancing in Your CareerOn September 26, 2013, autumn quarter started off with a bang a the Strategically Leveraging Your Network panel and reception.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:23:00 -0500{6E184AD8-FF2E-421F-8D8C-A7C181B3C36A}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/student-evolutionPatty KeeganStudent EvolutionLast week, we welcomed 250 of our second year students for a week of elective classes in Chicago.Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:29:00 -0500{3AE90F46-5B82-4C04-9049-8C8F765C632D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/on-the-road-againRachel WaitesOn the Road AgainThe Executive MBA team will soon set off for a series of information sessions and road shows all over the world - from Moscow to Manila, Boston to Brussels. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:35:00 -0500{C75D460D-752D-4BEB-9080-E36AB7FFC79F}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/what-do-you-want-your-reputation-to-beExecutive MBA AdmissionsWhat do you want your reputation to be?Recently one of our professors teaching Managerial Decision Making to a group of new Executive MBA students asked them to provide feedback on how their learning experience benefited from the contributions of classmates. Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:41:00 -0500{5E1E8FDB-DE0B-480D-A836-65EAFF819FEB}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/finding-time-to-studyDonnla Nic GearailtFinding Time to StudyIt can be really hard to find time to study in between class weeks on the EMBA.Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:34:00 -0500{B4994CA8-3199-4295-BA54-852ED97854F9}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/my-favorite-time-of-yearPatty KeeganMy Favorite Time of YearIt may seem odd that my favorite time of year in Chicago is late March.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:22:00 -0500{8129AE3E-95A1-445A-A840-F53F5F9BF904}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/advancing-in-your-career-2Executive MBA Career ServicesAdvancing in Your CareerLast week, the Gleacher Center was a flurry of activity with Executive MBA students.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:31:00 -0500{05703787-DEDA-4473-B866-CBEEDD7AA4E7}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/its-not-a-sprintDonnla Nic GearailtIt's not a sprint!A third of the way through the program, class weeks continue to be as intense and exhilarating as ever.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:42:00 -0600{8F4DCF03-F244-4B31-B4B2-CEF8844599AF}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/advancing-in-your-careerExecutive MBA Career ServicesAdvancing in Your CareerI was chatting with an Executive MBA student a couple years ago about his career advancement.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:50:00 -0600{FE28B2D9-9B4B-42B6-A91B-2312CFFC160C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/new-dadJT WongNew DadIt was Saturday and, with two days to go until my Microeconomics Final and Statistics Midterm, you might think I would be studying.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:03:00 -0600{4B7AC9FF-873F-4965-9AD6-823ADFF22AFA}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2013/more-more-morePatty KeeganMore. More. More.<p>We are proud to announce an enhanced and expanded curriculum for our Executive MBA program, beginning with our June 2013 incoming class!</p>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:16:00 -0600{B8A87D45-7A5C-4389-AB35-44B4CD55465E}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/no-need-to-be-one-of-the-guysSandrine BettinelliNo need to be one of the guys:As a student and professional engineer in high tech for the past fifteen years, I’d be hard pressed to remember a time when I wasn’t the only woman at the table.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:47:00 -0600{F16CB8E7-5B3F-4B4D-ACB1-687B354DD06E}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/emba-career-trendsExecutive MBA Career ServicesEMBA CAREER TRENDSOne of the questions that Executive MBA students ask Chicago Booth Career Services is: What do students do with their MBAs?Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:57:00 -0600{9237F254-C199-4D34-AC71-1C9BEB7792A8}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/how-i-spot-a-booth-candidatePatty KeeganHow I Spot a Booth CandidateAdmissions for our June 2013 entering class are well underway.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:43:00 -0500{64AE84F5-C795-405D-8513-0176531AAB3D}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/new-prioritiesDonnla Nic GearailtNew priorities"I'm afraid I can't go to Justin's Olympics-Themed Birthday Fancy Dress Party on Thursday, I've got a hot date with my Microeconomics textbook", I explained to a friend who rang me last week.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:55:00 -0500{941F467C-D140-461B-AFD8-03B782D65E3C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/into-the-deep-endJames JanegaInto the deep endOur second quarter in the Executive MBA program at the U. of C. hadn't even started yet, and our study group was already scrambling.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:07:00 -0500{FCDBCAF1-9E4B-4D35-B444-E269EC2A9264}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/executive-mba-programsRia SugitaExecutive MBA ProgramsAs there are many Executive MBA programs available in the market, how do you evaluate a particular program that would meet your particular needs?Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:59:00 -0500{BDC17F6A-6642-407E-937A-8A513D05E0E7}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/executive-mba-v-full-time-mbaExecutive MBA AdmissionsExecutive MBA v. Full-Time MBA?I often get asked what the difference it between our full-time and Executive MBA programs.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:16:00 -0500{1330AF89-D623-44B4-ACE8-CB353046F898}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/executive-in-residenceExecutive MBA Career ServicesEXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE:Do you ever wish that who could sit in a room with a senior business leader and receive personal career guidance?Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:58:00 -0500{1D6AFE36-A7AB-4DDA-A9EA-72759DD666FF}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/if-i-had-only-known-then-what-i-know-nowRich JohnsonIf I had only known then what I know nowLast night on our Singapore campus, the Singapore alumni club presented a panel to our newest group of Executive MBA students in Asia entitled: “If I had only known then what I know now!”Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:31:00 -0500{0AAE06AE-2234-40D6-8E76-772CD0094345}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/taking-our-talents-to-south-beachExecutive MBA AdmissionsTaking our talents to South BeachThe Executive MBA Program is focusing on the development of students from Latin and South America.Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:05:00 -0500{5E67CF90-6CA8-492F-8344-F15EA6A28770}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/information-sessionsRia SugitaInformation SessionsThe latter part of the year is often the beginning of the recruitment season for many schools.Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:27:00 -0500{1CF0E42C-9B32-49FA-9B98-E459DC12AAF8}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/knowledge-credibility-confidencePatty KeeganKnowledge. Credibility. Confidence.These are just a few of the words Booth alumnae have used to describe what they gained from their MBA experience.Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:16:00 -0500{CB1D8067-F30D-440E-A3CE-69D3358A02BA}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/best-of-booth-entrepreneurship-in-asiaRich JohnsonBest of Booth- Entrepreneurship in AsiaI’ve spent the past few days at the University of Chicago Center in Beijing at the first ever Chicago Booth Global Launchpad Program. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:24:00 -0500{63964C10-290F-4C7E-AD1E-4FC83D8987BC}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/corp-outreach-and-recruiting-in-africaExecutive MBA Career ServicesCorp Outreach and Recruiting in AfricaMore from the Chicago Booth Employer Development team, this time in Africa.Wed, 30 May 2012 02:38:00 -0500{68580071-0D9B-4FA0-827B-B6FCA03D0CFA}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/puzzling-timesExecutive MBA AdmissionsPuzzling TimesOur final deadline for applying to the Executive MBA Program at Chicago Booth has passed.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:50:00 -0500{B61083BD-1900-4DD7-9982-91CCA84A5ABD}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/graduation-dayExecutive MBA AdmissionsGraduation DayToday is one of my favorite days of the year: graduation.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:47:00 -0500{624B92C7-FC50-47C6-BF10-B7B6EF208D1C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/teaching-executive-mbasExecutive MBA AdmissionsTeaching Executive MBAsI've taught over 2000 of our EMBA students in our programs on all 3 continents, for over a dozen years.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:54:00 -0600{F39FAB6E-A7C9-4886-8B15-2F7B20C6A1A1}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/business-forecast-and-economic-outlookExecutive MBA AdmissionsBusiness Forecast and Economic OutlookWe had a packed house on Tuesday December 6th when this always popular annual event visited London.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0600{74662487-D8B5-453D-8EEC-DE36BEFA0A8B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2012/new-year-new-beginningsRia SugitaNew Year, new beginnings.Every new year, I would take stock of the past year and at the same time, I would resolve to make new resolutions and changes so that I can do better in the new year.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:15:00 -0600{1B6A3019-BB4E-45CF-8169-A62DB6CE4B40}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/knowledge-and-networkExecutive MBA Career ServicesKnowledge and NetworkYears ago, while an MBA student, a group of us were having a heated debate with questions flying back and forth across a lounge at Chicago Booth. “Knowledge and Network” was my answer. So what was the question?Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:48:00 -0600{2A569569-A86A-414A-ABC0-64082052FC0A}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/why-the-gmatPatty KeeganWhy the GMAT?Recently, we announced that the GMAT exam is a required part of the executive MBA admissions process.Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:51:00 -0600{18243F4E-DD01-428A-BF83-44734A6C7657}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/help-for-the-business-case-to-your-bossExecutive MBA AdmissionsHelp for the business case to your boss!I recently attended a conference of faculty and staff involved with Executive MBA programs sponsored by the Executive MBA council (by the way, this Council’s webpage has some interesting search tools for prospective students). Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:58:00 -0600{A8C2CC64-C518-4EA6-86C1-0DC39AB28CFE}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/december-application-deadline-is-nearExecutive MBA AdmissionsDecember Application Deadline is NearI know that you lead a very busy life, and understand that the days leading up to an application deadline can be stressful.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:06:00 -0600{0B719DE4-067F-4742-B210-53BDCA10A9DE}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/what-exactly-does-confidence-meanPatty KeeganWhat Exactly Does Confidence Mean?I recently attended a conference of faculty and staff involved with Executive MBA programs sponsored by the Executive MBA council (by the way, this Council’s webpage has some interesting search tools for prospective students). Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:19:00 -0600{284E2CC2-20A9-49B6-8807-A43FEBA785E0}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/prof-linda-ginzel-in-fts-10-questionsRich JohnsonProf. Linda Ginzel in FT's 10 QuestionsI just saw this - Professor Linda Ginzel, Clinical Professor of Managerial Psychology at Chicago Booth is featured in this week’s Financial Times FT.Com “Ten Questions” column. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:24:00 -0500{1EEFEE7D-ACFA-4697-8599-B94E38ABFF71}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/two-great-names-in-chicago-economicsExecutive MBA AdmissionsTwo great names in Chicago economicsA decision was made this summer to combine the Becker Center for Chicago Price Theory on Chicago Price Theory with Milton Friedman Institute for Research in Economics to form the Becker Friedman Institute (BFI).Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:32:00 -0500{E522CD39-3680-4CE1-966A-B1BD9C86F4BD}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/end-of-an-eraPatty KeeganEnd of an EraWith the news last week that U.S.-based Borders bookstores will be closing their doors, I started to think about the role that books play in our educational culture.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:49:00 -0500{D8245549-8339-467E-977F-D22E8E121C67}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/dean-sunil-kumar-interview-in-ftExecutive MBA AdmissionsDean Sunil Kumar Interview in FTThe July 11 edition of the <em>Financial Times</em> features an interview with Chicago Booth Dean Sunil Kumar.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:56:00 -0500{A790DC47-808B-4157-A474-30C7F2564141}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/he-is-boothPatty KeeganHe is BoothAdam Banks, an new XP-82 student, is about to finish his Kick-Off Week!Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:48:00 -0500{327B71B6-34E0-4D98-8B9D-63D725AF95E0}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/booth-faculty-partners-with-bloombergRich JohnsonBooth Faculty partners with BloombergFaculty members from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business have begun a partnership with Bloomberg News in which they will write a weekly op-ed column called “Business Class,” which will be published every Friday as part of Bloomberg View, a new opinion section of its website.Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:18:00 -0500{A66A02BD-D13C-4D03-BA1F-1102D9A9BCD8}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/not-your-typical-mbaPatty KeeganNot Your Typical MBACongratulations to Suzanne EL-Moursi, a current executive MBA student at our Chicago campus!Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:21:00 -0500{AFF01BD1-5F49-48B4-B916-A0232608FFCE}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/the-real-dealPatty KeeganThe Real DealElizabeth Rogers, one of our current Chicago executive MBA students, has taken on the voice of our program.Thu, 19 May 2011 12:31:00 -0500{62E4F35E-4DFF-491B-AAF3-BA1D4E7ACA8B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/the-truly-global-executive-mbaRich JohnsonThe truly global Executive MBAI wanted to share with you an interesting article I read on the Poets and Quants website (poetsandquants.com) titled Most Innovative Global MBA Programs. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:40:00 -0500{39906BE7-5854-46B7-8855-A8422423FE1F}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/what-changes-what-enduresExecutive MBA AdmissionsWhat Changes? What Endures?This past weekend amid the gothic arches of the University’s Rockefeller Chapel we held our 506th convocation ceremony. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:46:00 -0500{5C8BE7DD-59C3-417D-AF2E-EEE43EAD43E9}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/why-are-80-16-10-our-favorite-numbersPatty KeeganWhy are 80, 16 & 10 our favorite numbers?They are the cohort numbers of our graduating classes!Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:10:00 -0500{6517806D-66B6-4A9F-B447-9E1CF6937950}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/the-pragmatic-economistRich JohnsonThe Pragmatic EconomistA very interesting article appeared in Bloomberg BusinessWeek last week about Chicago Booth Professor Raghu Rajan, Eric J. Gleacher Distinguished Service Professor of Finance, and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund: Charting the Economic Fault Lines.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:16:00 -0600{6E94D777-31EC-4279-ACB9-99A85AC59765}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/a-new-chicago-booth-chapter-beginsPatty KeeganA New Chicago Booth Chapter BeginsSunil Kumar officially became Dean of Chicago Booth on January 1, 2011.Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:22:00 -0600{0D423EA5-5B67-482D-B3FE-F8C7FDB3ABA3}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2011/booth-in-the-newsExecutive MBA AdmissionsBooth in the NewsEvery couple weeks I receive an email from Allan Friedman, the Chicago Booth Executive Director of Communications.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:31:00 -0600{4A55440C-C8B1-40F3-A513-521F7EFB9B0B}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/a-confident-swaggerPatty KeeganA Confident SwaggerSo, you think you earn an MBA degree from Chicago Booth? Think again.Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:51:00 -0600{FEC4E722-C995-452C-91AD-8E2EB1B24A7F}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/patty-keegan-receives-awardExecutive MBA AdmissionsPatty Keegan Receives AwardYears ago, while an MBA student, a group of us were having a heated debate with questions flying back and forth across a lounge at Chicago Booth. “Knowledge and Network” was my answer. So what was the question?Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:48:00 -0500{09397DA0-3E3C-4C93-A0B9-6B3BF2FFC5E3}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/visit-usRich JohnsonVisit UsWhen researching and deciding which Executive MBA Program is the right one for you, there are a number of ways to get the information you need to make your decision.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:54:00 -0500{4F6570A9-4470-40AE-B0B6-67FC3143F11C}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/online-in-more-ways-than-ever-beforeExecutive MBA AdmissionsOnline in more ways than ever beforeSocial Media is one of the hottest topics around these days.Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:02:00 -0500{9110CA50-EA56-4CFD-89AB-6870EDA382C2}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/notes-from-beijingExecutive MBA AdmissionsNotes from BeijingI have just returned to Chicago Booth's Singapore campus from attending the opening of the Center in Beijing, the University of Chicago's first outpost in China.Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:10:00 -0500{A41A2ACC-E2D1-496B-A7D6-0431896041CF}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/be-preparedRich JohnsonBe PreparedAs Patty Keegan said in her previous post, the new Executive MBA students recently kicked off their program in Chicago.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:09:00 -0500{A2DFF325-45A9-4252-94F3-259F5F68B5AF}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/chicago-booth-welcomes-the-worldPatty KeeganChicago Booth Welcomes the World ...The world arrived on our doorstep this week.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:25:00 -0500{230309D1-5835-4AAE-AC46-24E14F6DFBAA}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/emba-introspectionPatty KeeganEMBA IntrospectionFor the past several years, I've been involved in selecting the content for our annual industry conference - the Executive MBA Council conference.Thu, 06 May 2010 14:38:00 -0500{6B824346-B0BA-4B8C-8F9B-8F787C2C08C4}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/diversitys-vital-rolePatty KeeganDiversity's Vital RoleDiversity is vitally important in today’s management classrooms.Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:48:00 -0500{4281CB5A-B843-4A5F-AAEA-D547FFCE8C02}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/bittersweet-seasonPatty KeeganBittersweet SeasonIt's graduation time for Chicago Booth's executive MBA students.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:54:00 -0600{4693CBD4-81E8-4A05-BA84-E04EF3B15FE3}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/dont-leave-your-canvas-blankExecutive MBA AdmissionsDon't Leave Your Canvas BlankIt's the time of the year when, along with my colleagues, that I spend a lot of time speaking to hundreds of bright energetic prospective Executive MBA students from Minneapolis to Munich to Manila.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:02:00 -0600{3363F84A-4A40-4D2C-BB1A-580361AF4C19}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/so-what-about-those-essaysPatty KeeganSo What About Those Essays?Our first application deadline is coming soon (February 1).Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:14:00 -0600{0A2DD5E7-60F1-44E0-82EA-5873F8D67949}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2010/comments-entrepreneurshipPatty KeeganComments - EntrepreneurshipWhen we decided to offer optional concentrations in our executive MBA program, entrepreneurship was one of our considerations given the reputation of our Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship, the strength of our faculty in this area and the ongoing interest from our students.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:54:00 -0600{2BC7BBE5-A43C-4333-BCAA-012BBA786058}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2009/its-rankings-seasonExecutive MBA AdmissionsIt's Rankings Season!Every fall brings that time of year that most b-School administrators have come to dread - the annual b-school rankings.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:58:00 -0600{943CA576-5D1D-4B5F-BD6B-6DFE66B0E47E}http://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/execadmissions/2009/internationalizing-the-embaExecutive MBA AdmissionsInternationalizing the EMBAThe second major challenge facing executive MBA programs these days is how to provide students with a least a rudimentary understanding of international business.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:02:00 -0500