As I'm conducting my research, I've determined that my initial goal for each school is to identify its main selling point then work my way to the details/fit from there. Below are the notes from my preliminary research. FYI--I've applied to HBS and Tuck. CBS, Booth, MIT, and Wharton are Rd2. I haven't really started my detailed search on MIT, CBS, or Booth so any input would be appreciated.
Tuck--gotta show them love for Tuck and Hanover. Rigorous curriculum and unparalleled access to faculty and recruiters. MBA only faculty and small size makes for an adaptive curriculum. Teaching style: study groups
CBS--just started--practice meets theory; applying what you've learned.
HBS--leadership; short and sweet..waste very few words on why you love HBS. Teaching style: case method
Booth--flexibility, challenge the status quo.
MIT--I think it's similar to CBS with the whole mens et manus. Ability to specialize your education; I'm interested in learning more about the Track in Finance
My notes on Wharton are below:
Emphasizes the fact that they have the largest curriculum in the nation--flexibility and specialization. You pick a major/specialization and it appears that most people pick two. I'm also talking about cross registration and independent research project (shows research and a broad perspective). Like Chicago, you can also "test up" in certain classes if you can prove a higher level of knowledge or experience in the field. Teaching method: learning teams
Useful websites:
https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mbaresourc ... nning/#tophttps://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/studen ... /clubs.cfmhttps://www.wharton.upenn.edu/faculty/a-z/https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/faculty/ce ... es/#Ethicshttps://www.upenn.edu/programs/graduate.phpHere are some classes that I found useful:
Leading Effective Teams (good for the setback essay if you led a team through adversity)
Description: This course is designed to develop students' skills in effectively designing, leading and consulting to teams in organizations This will be a highly interactive course, with emphasis on class participation and experiential learning. One of the goals of this course is to provide both the conceptual understanding and the behavioral skills required to implement strategies. To this end, class sessions will make use of a variety of approaches to teaching and learning, including the case method, simulation exercises and lectures. We will cover topics such as leading groups, group formation and socialization, diversity, creativity, group problem solving and decision-making, conflict, and knowledge sharing. Students will leave this class with knowledge of how to most effectively lead a team as well as how to be an effective team member.
Format: The class will involve a mix of case discussion, simulations, lectures, and exercises. Class participation is an important component and will represent a significant portion of a student’s grade. The course is project based. The major assignment will consist of a small group project where students will build a consulting relationship with an actual team within a "live" organization. The goal of the assignment will involve collecting primary data from the client team to help identify positive and negative elements of team functioning in order to make appropriate recommendations to help improve team performance.
Prerequisites: None.
Formation and Implementation of Entrepreneurial Ventures (used it for my goals essay)
Description: This advanced course in entrepreneurship centers on writing a comprehensive business plan and implementation plan for a venture of your choice. The course examines ways to profitably launch and exploit business opportunities (as opposed to what opportunity to explore). It will allow you to acquire the skill set necessary for crafting a winning business model for your venture - developing and writing a coherent and effective plan to start a business, in either an independent or a corporate setting. The venture must distinguish itself from existing companies through differential innovation; for example, through an innovative product or service, an innovative production process, a new business model, or by creating a new market. Students must have successfully completed MGMT 801 before enrolling in this course.
Format: Highly interactive with team progress reports delivered regularly and student expertise shared with presenters. Class participation, interim assignments, team project, and team presentation.
Prerequisites: MGMT 801 REQUIRED. MKTG 756 recommended.
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