#504: Getting an MBA During a Pandemic

Immersing yourself in a full-time MBA program is challenging under any circumstances, but doing so during a pandemic is definitely next level. What’s it really like?

Episode 4 of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosted by Michigan Ross, titled "#504: Getting an MBA During a Pandemic" was published on November 19, 2020 and runs 68 minutes.

November 19, 2020 ·68m · Business Beyond Usual

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In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Gichora, Russ, and Erin to discuss how they are making the most of the admittedly unusual experience of going through an MBA program during a pandemic. The panelists discuss what it’s like to take classes in person versus remotely, their individual pandemic coping strategies, the reality of virtual recruiting, how they are staying connected with classmates, and much more. Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Robert Leupp, Ifueko Ogbeide.Guests: Gichora Githaiga, Erin Olander, and Russ Mixon.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Robert Leupp, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Gichora, Russ, and Erin to discuss how they are making the most of the admittedly unusual experience of going through an MBA program during a pandemic. The panelists discuss what it’s like to take classes in person versus remotely, their individual pandemic coping strategies, the reality of virtual recruiting, how they are staying connected with classmates, and much more.

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 and Producers: Robert Leupp, Ifueko Ogbeide.
Guests: Gichora Githaiga, Erin Olander, and Russ Mixon.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Robert Leupp, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan

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

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