Foster - Tuesday, June 22 at 9 AM PST | MBA Spotlight

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Foster AdCom Live Q&A at MBA Spotlight Fair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-s4JFvfDEQ 
    Tuesday, June 22 at 9 AM PST   
     Complete MBA Spotlight Schedule June 14 - 30

Know Your Presenters  
 Amber Janke 
Amber Janke, Director of MBA Admissions, has been with the University of Washington - Foster School of Business since 2016. She has worked in higher education for over 15 years at universities in California and New York. She obtained her Master degree in Higher Education Administration from NYU. A native of Washington state, Amber was excited to return to the Pacific Northwest with her husband in 2016, and enjoys the Seattle rain and sunshine, long summer days, and University of Washington’s beautiful campus. She is inspired by the Foster MBA students’ collaborative culture and feels lucky to be part of the Foster community.

Format:  
After a short presentation, the Foster admissions committee will be conducting Q&A on YouTube Live with GMAT Club. To join the event,  set a reminder on YouTube for this event

Where to Join?  
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How Long is the Session?   
The session will last approximately 45 minutes. Please join so you can ask your questions live and participate in the Q&A on YouTube comments

Foster Student Panels

Learn more about the MBA programs directly from students in our Student Panel YouTube sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your questions answered in a Live Q&A format. A current student from Foster will be joining us on:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIl0rpWdbdI 
    Monday, June 22 at 11:00 AM PST

Bring your Foster AdCom questions to the session! If you have a great question to ask already, post it here in this topic and we will make sure the best questions get asked on a priority basis!

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Maheshmohan6 · Answer

Hey there!
I am considering the Foster's full time MBA program, 2022. I want to transition from a business development/sales role to a marketing analyst or brand manager role. Would this program help me achieve this goal? The location of the university is also really important to me as it will play a significant role in my OPT opportunities. Does the city of Seattle provide such valuable opportunities to gain employment in these fields?

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srin7 · Answer

1. What is compelling about full time MBA program at Foster compared to that of other B schools in the west like Stanford, Haas, UCLA?
 
2. Would you say Foster MBA is good for a particular career path like Product Management or Consulting?
 
3. Can international applicants take a campus tour before/during admission process? Would there be any classroom sessions that we can attend and experience?
 
4. Previously Foster preferred to maintain a smaller classroom strength. Is it still the same and does this make it more challenging for international applicants?

5. Does Foster follow strict baseline while evaluating GMAT and TOEFL scores of the applicants?

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johnDR · Answer

I am considering Foster's program for 2022 (next year). For context, these questions relate to someone coming from an accounting background from a Big4's audit department, and potentially wants to switch over to a more Finance role within the company (more analysis based, and less journal entry, and compliance related roles).
1) For someone interested in the part-time MBA program, can you please explain how recruitment process for applying to jobs is different for that person as opposed to someone who is going full time? Are full-time candidates significantly more preferred to part-time candidates by the tech companies which recruit from Foster?
2) What is Foster's placement in tech companies for their MBA graduates? And what roles in specific have candidates historically usually been able to secure in tech Companies after finishing the MBA program?
3) Are there certain concentrations within the MBA program which places one at more of an advantage in increasing their chances of securing a role at tech companies with their MBA? (Perhaps based on certain skill sets within MBA candidates which tech companies usually look for when recruting from Foster).
4) Who are your main tech recruiters historically?

harish555 · Answer

1. I am having 10 years of work experience in banking field and I am presently 34 Y old. Can I shift my career goal to consulting field at this age. Does mba from Foster helps me to do that 
2. Impact of Covid on placements

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srin7 · Answer

1. What were the pros and cons of virtual classroom sessions during pandemic?

2. Is Foster planning for any changes in the MBA Program if the pandemic prevails?

3. Is Foster more competitive or collaborative?

4. How diverse is the student body?

5. What kind of support do Foster MBA students receive?

6. What is a typical schedule for MBA students at Foster?

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shritisingh · Answer

Hi Amber,
Hope you are doing well.

This is Shriti Singh, a prospective international student at Foster. I am interested in your full time MBA program in fall 2022.

My question is - What is that about Foster students which hiring companies value?
Also, are there any concentrations that I can take if my long term goal is to get into consulting?

Thank you for answering my question. Have a great day ahead!

linuschoudhury · Answer

Hi,

Would GEMBA program would be a better option than a regular MBA for and international student who is 7+ experience in Software Engineering? Does it include internship and job opportunities like the regular program?

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