Published June 14, 2022 at 9:06 PM PDT
There are many factors that inspire professionals to seek a master’s degree in business administration. Maybe you are looking for a leg up the corporate ladder. Maybe you want to make a career change or start your own business. Or maybe you’re looking to grow as a leader, inspiring your team and driving the vision and values of your workplace. No matter your goal, an MBA prepares you to take the next step in your career, helping you grow both personally and professionally.
Published April 26, 2022 at 9:04 PM PDT
Executive coaching is one of the cornerstones of executive education at the Albers School of Business and Economics.
At Albers, “a team of seasoned executive coaches provides personalized mentorship to each student that arms them with tools and personal insights that can be directly applied to their professional careers,” says Ariel Rosemond, Director of Executive Leadership Programs at Seattle University. Seattle U’s Executive Leadership Certificate integrates executive coaching into the program, helping experienced professionals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others, which ultimately leads to increased performance in their organization.
Published January 18, 2022 at 9:01 PM PST
It’s become abundantly clear that COVID-19 has redefined the way we do business, with the sweeping changes to the world of business and to the economy caused by this pandemic already quite obvious. And for all these long-term impacts and implications, one particular learning stands out: you never know what to expect.
Published November 30, 2021 at 9:11 PM PST
Enrolling in a college prep summer program is becoming an increasingly popular way for students to expand their experience, enhance college applications, or simply try out collegiate life. Learn more.
Published November 16, 2021 at 9:11 PM PST
In the last year, the modern workplace has been completely turned on its head. Albers School of Business & Economics explores what leadership looks like in our new, post-COVID remote working world. Learn more.
Published October 25, 2021 at 9:10 PM PDT
Business analytics tools and insights into your organizational management, these trends can help organizations deal with disruptive change, radical uncertainty, and the transformative opportunities they bring. In this article, we outline five key trends in business analytics for 2021.
Published July 6, 2021 at 9:07 PM PDT
Published June 29, 2021 at 9:06 PM PDT
The financial industry has undergone a rapid evolution, one that is still very much in progress. From a shifting economic landscape, ever-changing financial regulations, and the rise of financial technology, not to mention influences and reactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry is at a pivotal moment in its transformation.
Published April 27, 2021 at 9:04 PM PDT
The old adage, “there’s no business like show business,” is as true today as it ever has been. Besides the glitz and glamour that has always accompanied the industry, there are a number of factors that make entertainment and media an attractive industry for creative, business-minded talent. Learn more about how an MBA in Entertainment Business Management can accelerate your career.
Published April 15, 2021 at 9:04 PM PDT
As the availability of COVID-19 vaccines expands and more of our family, friends and neighbors are receiving their doses, the question of whether there should be vaccine “passports” has prompted renewed attention. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, are studying the feasibility of expanded use of vaccine passports and jurisdictions such as New York have already instituted limited, privately administered mobile technology for individuals to gain access to gyms, sports arenas and large wedding receptions.
Published April 13, 2021 at 9:04 PM PDT
Programs such as Master’s in Professional Accounting (MPAC) for non-accounting majors provide graduates with invaluable skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and research analysis, as well as organization and time management. Enrolling in a MPAC program, like those available at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics, is a practical choice that opens the doors to different career paths and vocational opportunities.
Published February 8, 2021 at 9:02 PM PST
The hard truth is this: today's students and recent graduates face a number of unprecedented challenges including debt, unemployment, layoffs, a poor economy, and an increasingly competitive job market. Given the uncertain economic and public health outlooks, it seems only natural that the decision to continue education would be more carefully examined than ever before. In this article, we dig in to the question: in 2021, is getting an MBA worth it?
Published November 1, 2020 at 9:11 PM PST
It's impossible to completely mitigate the effects of a recession. The "class of COVID" has been forced to change up their entire academic careers, give up traditional graduation ceremonies and celebrations, and, for those who have found work, begin professional careers during what is being argued as the most hostile job market for some since the Great Depression. In this post, Albers' Jeff Millard explores the short- and long-term consequences of graduating during a recession, and the steps you can take to minimize the impact it has on your future.
