Business Beyond Usual - #403 - Relationships at Ross: Taking a Partner on Your MBA Journey

#403 - Relationships at Ross: Taking a Partner on Your MBA Journey

11/12/19 • 36 min

In this episode, “Business Beyond Usual” takes an insightful look at the issue of being part of a couple while getting your MBA.

Hosts Adam and Katie, along with guest panelists (and married couple) Becca and Peter, discuss the challenges and benefits of having a partner as part of your MBA journey, whether or not they are in the program too. The panelists offer valuable tips and advice if you’re considering doing an MBA as part of a couple, including the importance of “no friends allowed” time.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Katie Coleman
Guests: Becca Christiani, Peter Christiani
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, “Business Beyond Usual” takes an insightful look at the issue of being part of a couple while getting your MBA.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Katie Coleman
Guests: Becca Christiani, Peter Christiani
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#402 - Career Pivots and the MBA

In this episode, the “Business Beyond Usual” team looks at how to use an MBA education to pivot into a new industry or career function.

A wide-ranging discussion with first- and second-year students, as well as one recent graduate, covers the reasons you may want to pivot in your career, common hurdles you might face, and insider tips on how to go about actually making the change.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Saba Alemnew
Guests: Gal Katz, Kene Onuorah, Christopher Owen
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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#404 - Two Degrees Are Better Than One (At Least For Some People)

So getting a top MBA isn’t enough of a challenge? In this episode, “Business Beyond Usual” tackles the subject of dual degrees, featuring those hardy souls who are pursuing a graduate degree in law, information, or another field in addition to their MBA.

Hosts Andres and Stephanie (who is herself a dual-degree student) welcome guest panelists Chloe, Alex, and Gabe to discuss why they decided to pursue a dual degree, the application process, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and tips to help meet those challenges. One common theme: It may not be easy, but you can do it.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Stephanie Simpson
Guests: Chloe Hull, Alexandra Husted, Gabriel Vanloozen
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.