Rebecca Lindegren is the community manager for MBA@UNC, UNC Kenan-Flagler's online MBA degree. Rebecca has a background in economics, international development and digital marketing. Her interests include content marketing, SEO, cooking, skiing and cycling.
The Princeton Review ranked UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s MBA@UNC program No. 1 in its first ranking of online MBA programs.
The U.S. workforce is headed for a dramatic shift. As baby boomers retire, organizations will face a growing shortage of experienced workers and a significant talent gap. In the following infographic, MBA@UNC takes a closer look at the effect that baby boomers have in the workforce today, how their retirement will affect the businesses of tomorrow and what companies can do to leverage senior talent and prepare for the future.
Mentoring programs are an effective way to advance the development of high-potential employees. By harnessing the talent and experience of talented executives as mentors, companies are able to satisfy their employees intrinsic desire to grow and develop professionally. This guide from MBA@UNC, "How to Build a Successful Mentoring Program" is designed to support the talent development strategy of every company.
A detailed and up-to-date resume is a critical component of your MBA application. By showcasing key accomplishments on your resume, you can help convince the admissions committee that you are a strong candidate for the program. This post provides tips to take into consideration, and you'll be one step closer to strengthening your MBA application.
Cristina Fitzsimmons graduated valedictorian from MBA@UNC—and she is proof that one can successfully juggle school, work and family while pursuing a degree.
Offered four times per year, MBA@UNC immersions are unique opportunities for students to meet in some of the business world’s most important cities, confer with top professors and industry leaders, and collaborate with their fellow students to apply what they have learned to real-life challenges. On day three of the New York Global Immersion, finance track students will spend their closing sessions considering the impact and implications of ethics in financial services with UNC Kenan-Flagler professor Stephen Arbogast and learning from the invaluable career experience of Sallie Krawcheck, founder of Ellevate (formerly 85 Broads). The media track’s closing sessions will examine modern media marketing from every angle, including a practitioner panel with marketing specialists from A&E Networks and American Express OPEN. Join us as we blog live from the final day in New York City.
