Category: cohort

My Epic MBA: Adventures of the New SMG Curriculum

As I prepared to become a student again, trekking cross-country from Oakland, CA, I knew that I had to make an impact in my new MBA community at Boston University – but how? Module 1: 3 Subjects, 6 WeeksIn the new curriculum, we master 3 subjects in 6 weeks through 2 3-hour classes a day, […]

Breaking Convention Left and Right: A 1st Year’s Perspective on the New Curriculum & Module System

There are all kinds of stereotypes floating around about MBA students. The most widely accepted is that we’re cutthroat: mercilessly competitive, money-driven, and power-hungry. When I was considering the decision to attend business school, I was a bit unsure about being included in a group labeled with these characteristics. I subscribed to the stereotype. I’ll […]