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Top 10 Reasons to Earn an MBA

There are many reasons to earn an MBA. Students in business school develop valuable skills in leadership, decision-making, finance, and data analysis, all of which can be immediately applied in their career. Here is a list of the top 10 reasons to earn a Master of Business Administration.

 

Military and Veteran Student Support at Syracuse Evolves

Syracuse championed the G.I. Bill in 1944, becoming a leader in education for veterans. More recently, in May 2014, Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud announced the formation of a new leadership position to oversee the development and expansion of programming for veterans and the military. J. Michael Haynie, now serving as vice chancellor for Veterans and Military Affairs, oversees the newly formed Office of Veteran & Military Affairs (OVMA) led by Executive Director Ron Novak.

Whitman Program Named “National Model Entrepreneurship Program”

Whitman’s Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises External link  (EEE) program was recently named the National Model Program by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. External link  The award “recognizes colleges and universities that provide comprehensive, bold, high quality educational programs that train future generations of entrepreneurs, as well as the comprehensiveness of a curricular program.

7 Leaders Share Insights About Work-Life Balance

All of us in the business industry want to succeed in our career and make our mark. But many of us likely want to be a good partner and parent too. We want to participate in activities outside of work that make us feel happier, healthier, stronger, and smarter—like earning an MBA or traveling the world, for example. This desire to achieve everything is all too common, but so is the feeling that there isn’t enough time. Striking a balance can be a challenge.