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Interesting Microsoft Facts

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:13:39 +0000

Microsoft seems to conjure up images to people of a giant black monolithic entity that devours all creative endeavors that dare oppose it. What most people don’t realize is that Microsoft pours millions into their Research and Development department, not unlike the amount of time and energy doctoral candidates pour into their own research. The irony is, a significant portion of the millions Microsoft pours into R&D is in the recruitment of hundreds of Ph.D. graduates for their think tank, Microsoft Research. So before villifying Microsoft as most people are wont to do these days, peruse the following infographic that provides a peek behind the curtain that is Microsoft; as a Ph.D. student, you might be a future PC and not know it yet.

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A Look At eCommerce

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:46:43 +0000

Nothing has revolutionized business practices in recent memory as much as eCommerce. With the ability to take care of just about any need or want from the comfort of your own home, it’s bred amazing strides in ingenuity in the business practices of the free market on the Internet. That’s what will happen when over $150 billion are spent online by consumers in the last year alone, with that figure only expected to rise. The success stories and strategies of eCommerce pioneers like Amazon.com, and Overstock.com, will be taught in future MBA programs for the next generation of entrepreneurs to garner foundations from which to innovate. But beyond the figures of how much business is conducted on the World Wide Web, the following infographic may show you a few things you weren’t quite fully aware of about eCommerce.

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Facts About Net Neutrality

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:07:26 +0000

Net neutrality’s a term that’s being thrown around a lot recently. It’s only logical the issue would come up with the Wild West atmosphere of the Internet, with individuals, businesses, and even governing bodies trying to figure out how best to utilize it. Net neutrality’s definitely created an “us v. them” mentality, and it’s a subject all Internet users should monitor closely. While mostly in the realm of law, MBA candidates would be wise to study the controversy, to see how net neutrality can affect the business practices already set in place. But to the uninitiated, the following infographic will provide some background into the debate.

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History of the Internet

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:32:43 +0000

The Internet has almost just become an extension of one’s self. There really is almost nothing that gets done without it. And with nearly all mobile phones giving Internet capability to the individual right in the palm of the hand, it truly is hard to fathom that there once was a time without the World Wide Web at the touch of the fingertip. The Internet has become such an entrenched part of our daily lives, it’s components have even become a part of our lexicon, with site names becoming verbiage – Google, YouTube, Wiki, and Facebook, to name a few. But as with all things, it’s vital to remember where such things come from, to trace the roots. As an MBA candidate, it’s important to see the evolution of inspiration, the benchmarks that led to what we understand to be the Internet today. It’s an opportunity to see where the World Wide Web came from that can lead the MBA candidate to unveil the possibilities of tomorrow. So the following infographic provides a brief history of the Internet, if only to whet your appetite for knowledge.

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7 Things to Consider When Choosing an MBA Program

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:46:04 +0000

If you are looking into an online MBA program, there are probably a lot of people placing an emphasis on what school you will attend (your parents, professors, and advisors, for starters). However, you should stop for a moment before limiting yourself to the top tier schools. Certainly they may offer you some advantages over the others, but narrowing your field of opportunities is almost never your best bet. There are a lot of factors to consider before you choose an MBA program, so mull over the possibilities before you make a hard and fast decision.

What are the advantages of a top school? There are many reasons to choose one of the top business schools. To begin with, it looks good on a résumé. The sad fact is that people are geared towards brand recognition, so having the name “Harvard” on your application may just put you at the top of the list for hire. In addition, many schools have programs that will help you get internships and even jobs. Plus, your networking opportunities will probably be a lot better at a top school.
What are the disadvantages of a top school? Unfortunately, you’re not the only one who wants to attend the best universities. There is stiff competition for admission to these programs. They are also expensive and because scholarships are limited, you may have a lot harder time securing assistance for the outrageous price tag. Plus, you need to be realistic. Can you make enough money upon completion of the program to pay off your student loans?
Is location an issue? This is an important question to answer before you get accepted into a school on the other side of the continent. Can you pay for school and living arrangements, or will it be more prudent to live with your parents while you attain your degree? Or there may be other things holding you close to home. In any case, you wouldn’t want to get accepted to the school of your dreams only to have to turn them down, so don’t waste the application fee if it’s not really an option.
Is money an issue? This seems pretty self-explanatory, and yet you hear stories on the news about people who are suing their alma mater because they graduated, couldn’t get a job, and are now facing crippling debt due to biting off more than they could chew. Look at the big picture. If you don’t think you can pay your student loans without earning a 6-figure salary out of the starting gate, maybe you should consider a less expensive program.
What are your interests? Your area of study could make a big difference in which school you choose to attend. If you’re interested in art, for example, you wouldn’t want to apply to a school that specializes in technology. So before you start sending in applications willy-nilly, think about what you want to focus on and find a school that fits the bill.
What are your goals? If you want to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, you may not choose the same school as someone whose ultimate goal is to own a local diner. Ruminate on your ultimate career path before you choose a school so you don’t come out with a degree that is inadequate to suit your needs.
What are your job prospects? Many schools aide graduating students in the area of job placement, and while some have enough influence to place you with top companies around the country, most operate locally. Each school may also have certain industries that they cater to. So if you’re interested in a particular location or field of study, choose a school that boasts high job placement in those areas in order to ensure that you start working as soon as you throw your mortarboard.

The Major Benefits of an MBA in Today’s Job Market

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:41:59 +0000

It shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone that right now is a bad time to be deciding on a career path. Industries across the board have suffered layoffs and even bankruptcy due to our failing economy. For the student intent on choosing a viable profession, this makes the employment opportunity landscape look pretty bleak and there is even more pressure to choose correctly (rather than pursuing a subject of interest or passion). However, there are a few professions that continue to hold strong and even seem to be expanding despite the financial setbacks facing the global economy. And one of the best ways to ensure that your job options are flexible enough to take advantage of one or all of these fields is to work towards an online MBA.

The best thing about a Masters of Business Administration is that it is so versatile. While most degrees specialize in a particular field, an MBA will allow you access not only to a wide range of industries (literally any type of business you can imagine, from food service to corporate offices to government contracting), but also to an assortment of job possibilities within those sectors. The MBA is, first and foremost, a degree in management. So it will prepare you to lead a team of otherwise specialized individuals. However, where you choose to implement your skills is entirely up to you. You can certainly become a product manager or something similar, but you may also be interested in working in human resources, public relations, financial analysis, or corporate administration (since your education will no doubt include such diverse topics as resource management, communications, and advanced mathematics).

In addition, you don’t have to start out in business in order to enter an MBA program. A bachelors degree in any field can turn into a business degree because every industry requires people who have knowledge of the way business works. So if you’re interested in fashion, you may start with a BFA in design and shoot for an MBA as a way to begin managing retail stores, heading up a purchasing department, or even promoting your own line (rather than manning the register and stocking sweaters). Or if your music degree didn’t turn into a job opportunity with the New York Philharmonic as planned, perhaps earning an MBA in order to oversee a music store or become an executive at a record label is a better option. You could even start your own company if you use your time in school to form a sound business plan.

The point is, a business degree can take you places you never dreamed of. It can allow you to pursue an interest in any field and your job opportunities could range from creative to technical (or include some of both). You may end up leading a small team or an entire company, or you can finally realize your goal of shirking the job search entirely in favor of starting your own business and being the boss. Whatever the case, you simply can’t go wrong with a degree in business during an economic downturn. It will offer you the widest range of possibilities when searching for a job.

Facts about Wikipedia

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:25:26 +0000

One of the greatest attributes of the Internet is the amount of information that can be found with a few clicks of a mouse. And nowhere is that fact more epitomized than Wikipedia. It’s open source format allows for a meeting of the minds, so to speak, allowing one and all to contribute to its vast network of articles. However, although one of the guidelines of posting on Wikipedia is that the information must be verifiable, it is possible for false information to trickle through, a caveat for all those wishing to source their material, particularly those in graduate programs, such as an MBA program. Wikipedia, like the Internet, is still in its relative infancy but has come a long way, as evidenced by its very name being entered into our everyday lexicon, so the following infographic details its still recent beginnings and some facts you may not already know about it also.

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Apps, Apps, and More Apps

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:47:22 +0000

As eCommerce has revolutionized the method of doing business on the Internet, so, too, has the thousands of apps that have appeared for the mobile phone market. The most famous of these app catalogs, the iPhone App Store has generated 4 billion downloads, totaling more than $3 billion in revenue. With developers constantly pushing out more and more apps by the day, all from games to utilities for phones to basic task managing, it’s a trend that bears watching and scrutinizing, particular as an MBA candidate. Now that the Internet’s business practices have been stabilized and legitimized, the new frontier in reaching new customers is on the mobile front, specifically in the field of apps. So the following infographic illustrates the basic history and evolution of each mobile company’s app catalog to show the direction the app business is heading towards.

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Craigslist Facts

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:37:52 +0000

By now, you’ve probably heard of the famous story of one intrepid individual who used Craigslist to barter his way from a single paperclip all the way to a house. The 6th most viewed site in the country, it can only be described as a centralized network of online metropolitan communities, where individuals can buy and sell things, job openings may be posted or just connect with one another. Business analysts estimate the site to be worth close to $5 billion while pulling in a revenue of close to $81 million annually. As with many things, sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones, and it would behoove the MBA candidate to study the success story of Craigslist to hone their business savvy. Who knows, Craigslist’s many job postings may be what you’re looking for upon completion of your MBA program.

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15 Things You Didn’t Know about Michael Jackson

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:37:56 +0000

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, held two very different personas in the eyes of two generations. To the current generation, he’s just a former star who’d become exceedingly eccentric, a recluse who named his children nonsensically, and been formally accused of child molestation. But to the previous generation, he was an unparalled mega superstar, the likes of which may never be duplicated again, who’d gone through personal tragedies no person should endure which led to his aberrant behavior later in life. But whoever he was in the eyes of the beholder, this much is true of the man: he was a shrewd businessman. Michael Jackson chose business over his friend, Sir Paul McCartney, who told him how valuable the publishing rights of the Beatles’ back catalog of songs would be, and outbid the former Beatle. He also actually owned the patents to the devices put into the shoes of his and his backdancers that allowed them to perform their seemingly gravity defying dance moves. Yes, Michael Jackson was eccentric in his later years leading up to his death, but the MBA candidate should know to look past the rumors, and innuendos, and focus more on the manner in which Jack-O conducted business, and find that he’s a fine model to emulate, though a bit on the cutthroate side.

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