University of Louisville
Source: University of Louisville

A master’s degree can take careers to greater heights. An MBA or an MS is more than just a pursuit of knowledge and technical know-how in a business school, where students expand their expertise and develop their business niche. It’s a transformative experience, where graduates emerge ready to advance their careers with renewed passion and to make a difference. 

Such career-ready MBA and MS graduates are set to be more sought after in today’s fast-paced and demanding world of business – even more so if they honed their craft in a specific aspect of running a business. 

If you’re looking for a place to start, consider beginning your postgraduate journey in the US. Here, you’ll enjoy opportunities to network with peers from various industry backgrounds, experience, have a chance to kickstart your entrepreneurship journey, and much more. Start by pursuing your MBA or MS degree in one of these three US universities: 

University of Louisville

University of Louisville

University of Louisville College of Business students prepare for rewarding careers through stellar postgraduate business degree programmes and gain valuable work experience through a paid internship opportunity. Source: University of Louisville

The University of Louisville College of Business is an AACSB-accredited institution that offers STEM-designated business programmes with meaningful real-world experiences. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, U of L College of Business is a Top 100 Business School and an R-1 Carnegie Classified University (one of 146 in the US with this distinction); to study here is to gain a quality education with a relatively low cost of attendance compared to other US universities of its calibre. 

What sets the college’s programmes apart is that they offer a competitive-based paid internship opportunity. Students who successfully interview for a position with the college’s business partners — they can choose from hundreds — earn on average US$25,000 over an 11-month experience, around US$17 to US$28 per hour. 

Students can work in paid internships during the day while attending classes at night. Not only does this offer invaluable experiential learning but it also serves as a route to full-time employment in the US. Internships typically last between 11 to 13 months with a competitive pay of US$17 to US$28 an hour. This flexible schedule allows students to balance their time between work and studies. 

Such real-world experience bring to life programmes such as the Full-Time MBA, an accelerated 13-month programme tailored for graduates with limited or no professional experience. The nationally-ranked Innovation MBA (IMBA) provides unmatched opportunities to learn best practices from experts, including award-winning faculty, serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and regional and national business leaders.

The STEM Master of Science in Business Analytics combines information systems technologies, data modelling, and analytics, with business acumen and impactful communications. The STEM Master of Science in Accounting Analytics helps students meet the data-dependent demands of the modern accounting career. To learn more about U of L College of Business, click here.

University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

The Global Medical Industry MBA molds professionals who will take on leadership positions in functional areas of the medical industry. Source: University of Minnesota

The newest addition to the lineup of MBAs offered at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is the Global Medical Industry MBA (Global MIMBA). Launched in the Fall of 2021, the programme will be exclusively online, facilitated with high-quality teaching tools and support, making it accessible and flexible to students from all over the world.

The curriculum for this new MBA will be the same as its existing Medical Industry MBA, a collaboration with Tongji University School of Economics and Management, which used to take place in Shanghai, China, before successfully shifting online in 2020.

The Global Medical Industry MBA develops professionals who will be equipped for leadership positions in functional areas of the medical industry. From finance to marketing and information technology, Carlson students will gain the know-how to solve these emerging healthcare challenges through experiential learning opportunities. With a world at war with COVID-19, these highly relevant medical MBAs are set to inspire and empower individuals to create a better tomorrow.

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management has been a leader in business education since its establishment in 1919. With a long history of academic excellence, Carlson’s business programmes attract applicants from all over the world, all of whom come to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.

One of the many ways students gain hands-on experience is through the Medical Industry Leadership Institute’s Valuation Laboratory. In this incubator, industry innovators collaborate with Carlson graduate students and expert faculty in a top-to-bottom analysis of their medical technology and its prospects in the market. 

Michigan State University

Michigan State University

The university’s Department of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is reputable for offering top-ranked undergraduate and graduate offerings in the country. Source: Michigan State University

If you want to learn from global industry leaders to understand the fast-paced, multicultural world of business, then Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business is for you. The university offers the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programmes in this dynamic field: an MBA, which you can study on a full-time or part-time basis, an MS in Accounting and MS in Business Data Science and Analytics.

Here, students learn from the best. The full-time MBA consists of a flexible curriculum structure divided into three components: MBA Core Curriculum, MBA Concentration and MBA Electives that combines a well-rounded, theory-based curriculum with soft skills critical for effective leadership. 

For working professionals, the Broad College Executive MBA offers a rigorous, integrated curriculum across all business disciplines paired with a flexible schedule to allow you to learn at your own pace. 

The MS in Accounting and MS in Business Data Science and Analytics provides a hands-on learning experience to learn from the top minds in the field. These degrees allow you to accelerate your career within a year as it gives you the chance to expand, refine and enhance your knowledge. Broad College’s respected alumni, established as industry leaders, often speak to classes about emerging trends and how to apply the best practices in the respective fields.

The best part? Broad College MBA and master’s degree programme has a stellar reputation for its quality and return on investment. Students in these programmes become strategic problem solvers prepared for the next era of business and careers in accounting, business strategy, data tools and management, and experiential project consulting. 

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