The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

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#29 Warwick Business School MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Michael Shulver Sep 19, 2013

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Dr. Shulver and I talk about what makes Warwick's 1-year MBA unique, and what he looks for from candidates during the admissions process.

Warwick's 1-year Full-time MBA was ranked #3 worldwide for ROI by the Financial Times with graduates experiencing an average salary rise of 84% within 3 years of graduation. The school's curriculum places a heavy emphasis on the practice of management and behavioral sciences. The program is relatively small with about 60 students in each year's cohort.

Michael is a straight shooter and offers a great perspective on how admissions selects candidates and awards scholarships. As a faculty member, he also shares a lot of insight into Warwick's academic offerings.

The Warwick MBA in 3 words: relevant, innovative, caring.

Listen on for the insider's scoop...

#28 What I Wish I Had Known When Choosing Business Schools with James Clark, LBS MBA 2013 Sep 13, 2013

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Having a hard time differentiating business schools? After listening to this episode, you'll have the toolkit to surgically dissect an MBA's offering. You'll also know a lot more about the student experience at LBS.

James Clark just graduated from LBS and wrote a student blog post, "What I had wished I had known when choosing business schools." In it he lists 22 questions you should ask about your target schools. I found James' perspective insightful and wanted to explore his questions in more detail for the benefit of our audience.

#27 Emory Goizueta MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Libby Livingston Sep 05, 2013

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The Goizueta MBA is one of the few top-ranked US programs that can be completed in 1 or 2 years. The school emphasizes Day 1 Readiness: getting students exceptionally ready for class, internships, interviews, and jobs. Listen on as Libby and I discuss admissions tips, career opportunities and more at this intimate and market-oriented program in the US.

#26 Inside the INSEAD MBA with Viet Le Quoc '13 Aug 28, 2013

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Viet is a former management consultant and investment banker - hear his take on picking business schools, getting through the application process and the INSEAD experience.

#25 MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Jeffrey Carbone Aug 22, 2013

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Jeff and I discuss the flexibility and opportunities of getting your MBA at MIT Sloan. Listen on for admissions tips, career opportunities and more at one of the most entrepreneurial MBA programs in the US and the world.

#24 (Part 2) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa Aug 08, 2013

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Darren continues his conversation with Prof. Yoshi about how candidates can stand out in the admissions process and what scholarship, career, and international opportunities there are at the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA.

#24 (Part 1) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa Aug 08, 2013

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The Hitotsubashi ICS MBA is one of the top English language MBA programs in Japan. What makes this program unique? And what is the value of a MBA degree in Japan? Darren interviews Prof. Yoshi Fujikawa, faculty director of the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA program, to learn more.

#23 ISB MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. AM Kannan Aug 01, 2013

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Darren talks with Mr. Kannan, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, about what makes the Indian School of Business unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in India and Asia.

#22 London Business School (LBS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Nadia Ahrazem Jul 26, 2013

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Darren speaks to Nadia about what makes the London Business School's MBA unique and gets the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the UK, Europe and the world.

#21 Georgetown McDonough MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Shari Hubert Jul 19, 2013

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Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.

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