Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living
Marketing assignment
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First 5,000 word draft due next week… now to get motivated…
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How to get an MBA
It made me
Exhilarated
 "AMAZING! One of the best years of my life!"
How I did it: Did a one-year MBA program at Oxford University. Was one of the most intense yet fun years of my life. Anything is possible with enough perseverance! |
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Superb
How I did it: I had been planning to complete this over the past few years and finally got into IESE Business School's Global Executive Program in in 2007. I deferred and started in 2008, this was a great decision as I was more mentally prepared for it. I went in with the sense that I wasnt going to quit or take breaks till the end and that and also that I would combine it with full time work. This approach helped as I could take work lessons t… Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I did a blended program from a top 50 ranked MBA program so I could work and attend school. The first year I took prerequisites at community college. This really isn't required unless you are doing an on-campus full time program. I would skip it next time. Read how I did it…
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Relieved
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Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living
Nailed the group presentation
3 months ago
I’m ready for Tuesday’s presentation for the HR paper.
We’re doing an exciting presentation on Talent Management, based on a Marcus Buckingham paper.
One of the things that excites me about HR is how badly it is often done – so much opportunity for improvement!
Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living
I love learning
3 months ago
although I’m finding the study a struggle… 2 more papers & I get my certificate & am tempted to stop there. I really don’t want to give up my summer to study accounting & economics (nothing personal)
Nettro1 is kick'n back
Update...still working at it
3 months ago
Well I thought I would be finished with my MBA by now. Unfortunately I had some trouble with kidney stones. A little pain turned into 4 surgery’s, 4 months out of work, and a pause in my MBA program.
I’m back in class (online) and loving it. I hope to be completed sometime early in 2010. This is definitely worth doing. In my next update I’ll explain why-
Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living
Lectures
4 months ago
Got through week 2 of lectures & enjoyed it!
I was a bit grumpy last night though – with all my readings & leaving it all to the last minute.
I promise to be better organised next week.
Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living
Enrolled
5 months ago
In my next 2 courses – Marketing & HR which I am looking forward to.
Although I prefer the term “Talent Management” to HR
Tony, the Bald Eagle There's no passion settling for a life less than u r capable of living
1 exam done - 1 to go
5 months ago
I had a group assignment, individual assignment & a final exam this week!
I really wonder if I want to finish my MBA… I might investigate cutting down to 1 paper per semester so I can really focus on what I need to… shouldn’t the end result be about quality learning rather than stamina?
Some great podcasts at Harvard Business Review Ideas Cast if anyones interested…
woot!
6 months ago
Halfway done! I did manage to get a B in my course, so my GPA is still nice and healthy.
Still on course to graduate in the spring of 2011.
ablack415 has moved into her new house!!
On my way!
7 months ago
I have about 1/2 way through my first MBA class and I have loved absolutely ever minute of it. It is 100% online, but I’m not in the MBA program for financial gain. I am really in it for my personal growth and to help my company. My business is 100% online as well, so it works out for me perfectly as I can’t take time off work to complete school.
Halfway there!
7 months ago
Only two more weeks, and I’ll be halfway to my goal! This semester has proved the hardest; I’ll be lucky to manage a B in this class.
Despite a previous entry, I am taking a summer course, but that’s because it’s an every-other-saturday course, and it meets for 5 hours on 4 saturdays, and then you’re done. At least that way I won’t be spending two evenings a week of my summer in class when I could be at a cook out, and the Saturday classes are over by noon!
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