MBA@UNC in the News

Video streaming on mobile devices is changing how students and professors connect with their learning.

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that amid all the high-profile speakers (such as the former Harvard University President Lawrence H. Summers and ex-New York City schools chief Joel Klein) and the many topics discussed (the rise of “big data,” the transformation of the textbook industry) at last week’s HigherEdTech Summit here, MOOCs reigned.

Although more and more universities are incorporating technology into the classroom, an increasing amount of students are leaving the lecture hall altogether and logging online to get their degree.

Feel like you’re not advancing in your job? You’re not the only one. Nearly 78 percent of women want a promotion but feel stuck.

With a new year approaching, many people have an “out with the old and in with the new” mentality—and work is usually a big part of that, says corporate veteran and author Andy Teach.

This is the third of the six-part “MBA Insider” series. This series gives inside advice on what you need to know about getting an MBA. “MBA Insider” is sponsored by Chicago Booth.

MBA@UNC director of admissions Beth Flye gives tips on how to prepare for an interview, mistakes to avoid, and explains the different types of interviews candidates can expect.

With applications down and graduate salaries flat, the MBA is facing big challenges. But high-quality programs, like those in our 2012 ranking, continue to fetch a job-market premium.

An executive recruiter discusses how to weigh the merits of online MBA programs and cites UNC Kenan-Flagler as one of the prestigious institutions offering programs “online for on-the-go professionals.”