December 2016 – MBA IRISH ECHOES

From the business world to B-school

By: Jessica Villella

Prior to business school, I held a management position leading several teams for an international company. After being in the workforce for nearly 10 years, what would it be like to transition back to school? Would it be worth it?

After months of indecisiveness, I took the plunge and decided to go for it. Getting back to studying was a shock to the system. Flashcards were my new best friend. While my coworkers finished work and went home to relax, I went home to take practice GMAT exams and work on application essays. Turns out I was a little rusty at standardized tests! My husband was a huge support, helping me push through the tough times. Continue reading “From the business world to B-school”

Season’s greetings!

The many Christmas trees of Notre Dame. Clockwise from top left: Notre Dame MBA lounge, Golden Dome, Mendoza atrium, Main Building admissions office, DeBartolo PAC, and LaFortune student union (Photo courtesy Nitesh Srivastava)

On behalf of the entire Notre Dame MBA community, we at MBA IRISH ECHOES wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas! Continue reading “Season’s greetings!”

How to prep for consulting in the Notre Dame MBA program

By: Brad Wise

Consulting is one of the most popular post-MBA career choices for incoming students each year. Here is a look at some of the resources and opportunities available for Notre Dame MBA students considering a career in consulting:

Academics

Students may select up to two of the program’s academic concentrations. Typically, students with limited pre-MBA industry experience pursue the consulting concentration plus a functional concentration.

For example, a student targeting EY’s Finance practice or Transaction Advisory practice may choose to pursue finance as a second concentration. Alternatively, students pursuing a generalist position at Capgemini may choose finance, business analytics, or marketing as a second concentration. Continue reading “How to prep for consulting in the Notre Dame MBA program”

ND MBA Preview Day!

By: Tiffany Lee

The Notre Dame MBA program hosted 30 prospective students on Dec. 3 for the first of its Preview Days. Attendees came from all over the U.S., including Los Angeles; Houston, Texas; and New York. The day began with a breakfast and welcome from Kristin McAndrew, director of admissions. Next, representatives from our Career Services and Student Services teams shared information on career recruitment and student life in South Bend. Continue reading “ND MBA Preview Day!”

Dispatches from Chile: A mod abroad

By: Steve L’Heureux

Notre Dame MBAs in Chile, 2017 (photo courtesy Steve L'Heureux) — Notre Dame MBAs in Chile in fall 2016. (Photo courtesy Steve L’Heureux)

During Mod 2 in the fall, the Notre Dame MBA program offers second-year students the opportunity to study at the Pontificia Universidad Católica in Santiago, Chile. About a dozen classmates and I are nearing the end of our stay, and I simply cannot recommend it enough. Sure, as I sip wine in Argentina or soak in the thermal springs of the Atacama Desert (all the while thinking about the students stateside unpacking their winter jackets), it seems obvious why a mod abroad in Chile beats out the alternative. But the value from the mod abroad program goes so much deeper than warm weather and full-bodied Malbecs. Continue reading “Dispatches from Chile: A mod abroad”