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The MBA Chat (#mbachat) is a 1-hour discussion on Twitter where anyone can participate in our open source conversation. Follow @TechMBAOnline on twitter to engage in the discussion. The next MBA Chat is on Thursday, December 2,  8:00pm-9:00pm EST and will be hosted by Tech MBA Online Program Ambassador, Hajj E. Flemings.

Topic: Building your Network for Professional Growth

In this #mbachat we will discuss how to build a network for professional growth.  The best time to start building your network was at least a year ago and more importantly before you needed it. Growing your network doesn’t necessarily mean growing the quantity of followers. Growing your network could simply mean growing the quality of the relationships that will encourage people to act on your call to action.  During this #mbachat we will discuss some of the top tips.

For more information about the #MBAchat, visit Powered by Business.

As 2010 draws to close, the admissions staff for the Tech MBA Online program is gearing up to provide you with a variety of opportunities to learn more about earning an MBA and our quality program. Join us online and at face-to-face events covering topics: from building your network, how to apply for an MBA program, and re-tooling your career for a changing economy. Check back often; more events are still being finalized.

Online MBA Events

• #mbachat: Building your Network for Professional Growth – 12/02/10 8p-9p EST
• Webinar: Choosing The Right MBA Program – 12/09/10 6p-7p EST
• #mbachat: The Value of an MBA – 12/09/10 8p-9p EST
• Webinar: Using an MBA to Change your Career – 01/11/11 6p-7p EST
• #mbachat: How to Apply for an MBA Program – 01/13/11 8p-9p EST
• #mbachat: GMAT Tips and Links – 01/27/11 8p-9p EST

For all MBA Chats follow the hashtag #mbachat on Twitter to participate in the discussion.

On-Site MBA Events

• ESD: Social Media Event – Southfield, MI – 01/18/11 8a-10a EST
• 2011 Re-Tool Career Panel – Southfield, MI – 02/01/11 5:30p-7:30p EST

Priority Registration

Also, a quick reminder that the fall 2011 priority enrollment deadline is approaching.

• If you are enrolled by January 15 you are eligible to receive our Dean’s Scholarship for $2,000 off the cost of the program. More information about this MBA scholarship. Or contact us to make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity! (mba@mtu.edu or 906-487-3055)

For more information about the Tech MBA Online program, visit www.mbaonline.mtu.edu.

Choosing the right MBA program has the potential to impact your life in many ways: your career, your family life, and your goals. As a potential MBA student, understanding the important selection criterion for your needs is crucial when considering an MBA. Below you will find information highlighting types of MBA programs and five criterion that will help you through the selection process.

Learn more about, ‘Choosing the Right MBA Program’ in our free webinar on December 9, 2010 at 6pm EST. Ask Ruth Archer, Graduate Business Program Director, about any questions regarding the pursuit of your MBA degree.

Types of MBA Degree Programs

MBA Programs are typically grouped into two categories: full-time and part-time. Each person has to determine which program type works best with their career and work/life goals.

Note: Executive MBA programs have intentionally been left out of this conversation because they are targeted at seasoned executives with extensive work experience who are seeking an MBA.

5 Factors to Help You Find the Best MBA Program

The Tech MBA Online is built around factors that we use to define a quality program. Other programs tend to have a few of these areas covered, but typically not all of them. Recently, Businessweek noted our program’s presence in a listing of distance learning programs..

• Accreditation – Accreditation is the foundation of a credible MBA program. Confirming that the MBA your pursue is AACSB accredited will ensure your degree is from a credible institution with rigorous teaching and research standards. Upon graduation you want to be sure that your diploma  will be recognized by your employer or future employers. Non-accredited programs may not provide you the best results for your efforts.

• Curriculum – When you are selecting a program, be sure that the program focus aligns with your career goals. Although this sounds simple it can be easy to get drawn into a popular program that does not match your post-graduate career goals. You should also consider who will be teaching the curriculum. For example, the Tech MBA Online program has qualified professors who teach on-campus, you will not be taught by a graduate assistant.

• Networking – Typically online MBA programs cannot provide valuable networking experiences. The Tech MBA Online focuses on networking during the three face-to-face residencies and provides opportunities for networking through our alumni association. This ensures that you receive peer-to-peer interaction with the other students, faculty, and staff involved with the program.

• Professional Development – As the job market becomes increasingly competitive; presentation, etiquette, and writing skills will play a larger role in preparing you for career opportunities. We have developed a series of professional development workshops to complement the curriculum and ensure the development of well-rounded students.

• Cost – When considering an MBA program consider the cost drivers below. The Tech MBA Online is competitively priced to offer a quality education through the convenience of online learning.
  • Out-of-pocket cost: This is what you pay for tuition, books, and fees.
  • Opportunity cost: What you are giving up to complete your degree, i.e., if you travel to and from campus for a face-to-face program, the fuel cost would be an opportunity cost.
  • Long-term cost: Student loans or other costs that you will be repaying over a long period of time.

The Tech MBA Online was developed to meet these critical factors in MBA selection. Contact Ruth Archer, Director of Graduate Business Programs to find out more about choosing the right MBA for you (mba@mtu.edu or 906-487-3055). We have integrated many features to provide you with a valuable learning experience at a cost effective price.

Learn more about, ‘Choosing the Right MBA Program’ in our free webinar on December 9, 2010 at 6pm EST.

The MBA Association will hold study sessions for the GMAT exam from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, and again at 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18. The first session is quantitative and the second is verbal. Both sessions are in Fisher 231 and are sponsored by the School of Business and Economics and Graduate Student Government. For more information, contact Pelinuor Bekwone at ppbekwon@mtu.edu .

One of the great things about Michigan Tech is the accessability of faculty and administrators. This goes all the way to the top at the university. President Mroz is very approachable and enjoys speaking with students, staff, and faculty. Today he held another of his informative Campus Forums to keep us posted on the state of the university.

The overall news is very positive. Enrollment is strong, and employment opportunities for Tech graduates continue to be good. Despite lower state funding and a poorly performing stock market, Tech ended the year in the black. The shortfall in state funding is being made up with an increase in the research grant money that flows through the faculty and an increase in tuition. Graduate tuition will increase by only 5% for the 2009-2010 school year, less than the undergraduate tuition.

As part of their accreditation with the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission, Michigan Tech participates in Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).  AQIP is a voluntary program that enables Michigan Tech to maintain its accreditation while embracing a culture of continuous improvement.    Michigan Tech has also adopted the Lean philosophy of ensuring all activites in the value chain contribute to the organization’s value.

Next year, there will be a brand new Art Gallery on the ground floor of the the Rosza Center, and a coffee cafe inside the Library. The waterfront master plan is complete and will begin to move forward in the coming year. Waterfront access for students will be improved, and a corridor will be developed that will extend from the waterfront, through the academic area, to the forested recreation area.

President Mroz pointed out that our university has 4 choices: decline, maintain, improve, or transform.  We have chosen to transform. Change is difficult, but will create a better life for us and a richer environment for our students.