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carroll school of management
mbaMaster of Business Administration
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The Boston College Carroll School of Management prepares students to think critically, manage change, and create solutions to pressing problems. Our MBA program is built on a rigorous academic foundation that combines breadth
of knowledge in the disciplines of management, depth of knowledge in a management
specialization, and a wealth of practical management experiences. Students here gain
hands-on experience through case studies, internships, field study, and real-world
consulting and business plan projects. They make lasting connections with faculty and
other members of the Carroll School community. And they graduate with a deep
understanding of the ethical responsibilities of leadership.
A graduate program is as strong as the values that drive it. At the Carroll School
of Management, our core values—honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit
of excellence, and personal accountability—are an integral part of who we are. »
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Core Values of the Carroll Schoolhonesty and integrity. We are committed
to promoting the highest standards of honesty
and integrity to ensure that all members of
the community recognize the inherent benefits
of living these ideals and to guarantee that
academic performance is evaluated reliably and
rewarded fairly.
mutual respect. We are committed to foster-
ing an environment in which every member
of the community nurtures the spirit of trust,
teamwork, openness, and respect that is
necessary to embrace and fully capitalize on
our professional community.
pursuit of excellence. We are committed
to creating an environment where all members
of the community pursue the highest possible
level of academic performance and personal
development for themselves and other members
of the community.
personal accountability. We are com-
mitted to fostering an environment where
every member of the community understands
and accepts responsibility for upholding and
reinforcing our values.
These guiding principles are a way of life for every member of the Carroll School community,
and serve as the foundation for building strong, trust-based relationships among students,
faculty, administration, alumni, and employers.
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Ronnie Sadka Professor of Finance
Hillenbrand Family Faculty Fellow
“My research focuses primarily on understanding liquidity in the financial markets. I have access to all the trades that have occurred on the New York Stock Exchange—nearly a trillion observations. I constructed a liquidity risk factor, an aggregate measure for the average cost of a stock transaction, and noticed that it changes dramatically from month to month. I later found that this liquidity risk factor can explain the performance of several popular equity trading strate-gies as well as the outperformance of some mutual funds and hedge funds.
In looking at the data for another research project, my partners and I found something that no one had noticed before: some stocks do well in particular half hours of the day. For example, a stock that performs well between 2:00 and 2:30 on one day is likely to continue to perform well at that same time every day for almost a month. People were completely shocked by this finding. Our theory is that large-asset managers do not change their trading model every day. Rather, they trade different accounts on different days, but they’re working with the same stocks and they’re trad-ing at the same time of day.
When we first started this work in 2007, people were skeptical. They didn’t see the importance of study-ing half-hour returns. Today, high-frequency trading is one of the central topics of debate among financial regulators. We are now looking at milliseconds, and people recognize that a half hour is a lifetime for high-frequency trades.”
Ronnie Sadka’s research has been published widely in financial journals. Prior to joining the faculty at Boston College, Professor Sadka taught at the University of Chicago, New York University, Northwestern University, and the University of Washington. His industry experience includes Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Lehman Brothers (quantitative strategies).
The Carroll School’s faculty is distinguished by an extraordinary combination of research talent and teaching ability. Professors here are researchers, consultants, and thought leaders in every aspect of business. They consistently make important contributions to leading management journals and publications. They comment on current business topics in national media, contribute to discussions at the highest levels of government, and consult for some of the largest companies and nonprofit organizations in the world today.
At the same time, Carroll School faculty mem-
bers are exceptional teachers who share a deep
commitment to educating the next generation of
business leaders. Our collaborative environment
and strong sense of community attract faculty
members who place a high value on connecting
with students and serving as advisors and men-
tors. In and out of the classroom, Carroll School
professors work closely with students to help
them achieve their goals.
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G. Peter WilsonJoseph L. Sweeney Chair of Accounting
“When my first-year MBA students come back from doing their internships and I ask them what they learned in my class, the answer always involves techni-cal skills. When I ask the same question five years out of school, they’ve forgotten the technical details. Instead, they say I taught them concepts—how to think critically about issues.
If you ask them 15 years out, they say they learned how to think—how to be a healthy skeptic. By then, they’ve forgotten 100 percent of the technical detail. After 25 or 30 years, they focus on the values that Boston College taught them without even realizing it: respect, teamwork, doing the right thing at the right
time. Those are the inherent values that come with the University’s 150 years of Jesuit tradition.
On the first day of class I tell my students, ‘I’m a very good teacher. I’ve been doing this for 40 years, and I’m quite, quite good—but I’m not great. By myself, I can’t make the course great. But when we all work together, then we make the journey to understanding and value.’ My job in the classroom is to be the orchestrator—to help students begin to make the journey from ‘me’ to
‘we.’ A great deal of what goes on in my class deals with accounting, but there are also much bigger lessons go-ing on. These are the journeys we’re helping students begin to make.”
G. Peter Wilson is an award-winning educator who often serves as a speaker, an instructor, a media spokesper-son, and a consultant to major companies. His research investigates the impact of accounting and tax rules on managers’ investment, operating, financing, and report-ing decisions. Professor Wilson has served on the faculties of Lake-Sumter Community College, Carnegie-Mellon University, Stanford University, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Kathleen Seiders Professor of Marketing
“Teaching at Boston College is a dream. The University has an extremely collegial environment with a strong sense of respect among faculty, students, and the administration. It’s a place where people genuinely sup-port each other and pull for each other’s success.
Also, the University is moving forward on a steep trajectory—expanding, hiring talented new faculty, and aggressively dedicating more resources to teaching and research. At the same time, students continue to be very front and center. The administration pays special attention to the student experience, developing new programs and adjusting the curriculum in response to what’s going on in the world.
MBA students here are very motivated, and they come to the classroom with terrific experience. In my classroom, I use an interactive teaching style that allows students to bring that experience into the discus-sion. Instead of using a textbook, I assign case studies that tell stories about companies facing issues with advertising, branding, and other aspects of business. Then we discuss each case, sharing ideas and talking about what’s feasible, what’s effective, and what might not work. There’s no right answer, and we get a lot of different perspectives. That’s important, because although our students have rich experience in one or two industries, they need to understand other indus-tries and perspectives too.”
Kathleen Seiders conducts research in the areas of customer convenience, retailing and service strategy, and public policy and food marketing. Past president of the Academic Council of the American Marketing Association, Professor Seiders has appeared on 60 Minutes, CBS Morning News, and NPR’s Marketplace. Before launching her academic career, she worked in the food retailing industry.
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Maria T. Lopez, mba ’11Associate Marketing Manager, General Mills
“The highlight of my experience at Boston College was the people. I always thought of business schools as competitive places where it’s every man for himself, but at the Carroll School there’s a unique balance between competition and sup-port. Students here are competitive, but they also want to see you succeed—and they are very willing to help you do so.
When one of my classmates and I applied for the same internship, we prepared for interviews together. We asked each other practice questions, provided feedback, drove together to the final interview, and went out for sushi afterwards. When I started looking for a full-time job, my classmates sent me job listings even when they were applying for the same post.
The professors, too, are exceptionally caring and considerate. They know how to balance different learning styles, and they’re more than willing to take the time to explain concepts outside of class. I worked as a research assistant for a marketing profes-sor who recently presented some major research to the FDA on the convenience of over-the-counter drugs. We collaborated very well together, and she ended up being my mentor.
That collaborative atmosphere permeates through the classroom as well. One person will start work on a study guide, then someone else will work on the next chapter, and in the end 15 people are involved. Each individual’s success is everyone’s success, and Boston College succeeds as a result.”
At the heart of the Carroll School experience is a collaborative spirit and a vibrant sense of community. In part, that’s because classes are small—enrollment in the Full-Time MBA class is limited to approximately 100 students per year. This gives students remarkable access to some of the finest teachers and researchers in the world, and plenty of opportunities to make their voices heard.
What’s more, MBA students spend a significant
amount of time working together in teams.
Across the curriculum, students form teams to
tackle specific class projects and assignments.
In the Full-Time Program, teamwork forms the
basis of three semester-long projects: the Design
Thinking Project, the Consulting Project, and
the Business Plan Project. In addition, Carroll
School students often team up informally to
form study groups.
Boston College’s Jesuit heritage also plays a
role in fostering a sense of community. All MBA
students fulfill the University’s tradition of
service—a program requirement—by serving as
mentors, role models, or tutors in underserved
communities, or by providing pro bono profes-
sional services to local nonprofit organizations.
The Graduate Management Association
provides additional opportunities to gain leader-
ship experience and develop personal and
professional interests through its numerous
school-sponsored clubs, Graduate Women
in Business, the Tech Club, and the Graduate
Finance Association.
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Meaghan Carey, mba ’11Lead Financial Analyst, Finance Leadership
Development Program, Target Corporation
“I came to Boston College from a position in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers. My back-ground was heavily weighted toward accounting and finance, and I knew I needed to broaden my scope in order to stay in retailing and consumer products.
I credit the coursework at the Carroll School with giving me new ways to look at business problems. The core curriculum introduced me to formal MBA struc-tures and frameworks that you need to attack those problems and find solutions. Also, I took a brand man-agement class that gave me a new perspective on the importance of branding, and I had an internship with a major footwear company. Between the internship and the coursework, I was well prepared to add value to a major retailer.
Before even graduating from the MBA program, I had a job lined up with Target’s corporate headquarters in a three-year management development program. I hadn’t realized that BC was on their radar, but the company’s recruiters had seen my background on the Carroll School’s career strategies website and con-tacted me for an interview. Target is just one of several top Fortune 500 companies that actively recruit Boston College MBAs—and that says a lot about the school.”
Each year, 100 students embark on the two-year Full-Time MBA Program. We carefully select individuals who bring a varied set of backgrounds and experiences to dynamic class discussions, team projects, and applied learning opportunities. While each class is diverse, our students share a desire for learning, personal growth, and professional advancement.
In the first year, students progress through the
program as a cohort, developing close ties with
their classmates along the way. The second
year focuses on electives and opportunities for
academic-year internships.
curriculumThe Full-Time MBA curriculum combines care-
fully sequenced courses with experiential learning
components. The foundation of the curriculum
is the three-semester Management Practice
course sequence, which introduces students to
cross-functional learning through design thinking
projects, professional consulting engagements,
new business designs, and strategic analysis.
year oneCoursework begins with an introduction to the
ways effective managers add value in their organ-
izations. During the first semester, students
build a broad foundation of business knowledge
and capabilities. The second semester includes
an examination of the complex demands of man-
aging in a changing global environment.
The first year also includes three electives, an
introduction to design thinking, and the Con-
sulting Project, in which student teams deliver
practical solutions to real-world clients.
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year twoThe second year of coursework is designed to
strengthen students’ essential skills while develop-
ing depth in a functional or interdisciplinary spe-
cialization of choice. Students take seven electives
spread over the two semesters of the second year.
The second year also includes the Business
Plan Project. Working in teams, students take
an idea for a product or service from concept to
the completion of an investment-grade business
plan. In addition, many students choose to pur-
sue an academic-year internship.
customizing the mbaThe Carroll School offers an array of specializa-
tions designed to develop depth and expertise in
a functional or interdisciplinary business area.
All Full-Time MBA students are required to
complete a specialization with at least six elective
courses. Students begin taking these electives as
early as the second semester.
areas of specialization
Asset Management
Business Analytics
Competitive Service Delivery
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurial Management
Financial Reporting and Control
Global Management
Leadership and Management
Marketing and Information Analytics
Product and Brand Management
Tailored Specialization *
* If your preferred course of study is not available,
you may be able to work with a faculty member to
develop a personalized specialization.
dual-degree programsThe Carroll School of Management offers more
than 18 highly regarded dual-degree programs
in collaboration with other schools and programs
at Boston College. Typically, more than 10
percent of students combine their MBA degrees
with other graduate degrees, such as Juris Doc-
tor (JD), Accounting (MSA), and Social Work
(MSW). In addition, students may combine an
MBA at the Carroll School with a Master’s in
Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy
at Tufts University.
Students are generally able to complete the
requirements of a dual-degree program in signifi-
cantly less time than it would take to pursue
each program separately. Most dual-degree
programs take three years to complete, but pro-
gram lengths vary.
To enroll in a dual-degree program, students
must apply and be admitted to both schools
involved. Dual-degree programs have varying
requirements.
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year 1—semester 1* (16 credits) year 1—semester 2 (16 credits)
7 weeks 7 weeks 7 weeks 7 weeks
Management Practice I: Manager’s Laboratory (2) Management Practice II: Acting in Organizations (3)
Accounting (2) Economics (2) Operations Management (2) Global Capitalism, Culture, and Ethics (2)
Managing People and Organizations (2)
Financial Management (2) Elective (2) Elective (2)
Statistics (2)Information Technology for Management (2)
Strategic Management (2) Elective (2)
Marketing (2) Modeling and Decision Analysis (1)
year 2—semester 1 (12 credits) year 2—semester 2 (12 credits)
14 weeks 14 weeks
Management Practice III: Business Planning and Entrepreneurship (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
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* The first semester begins with a one-week orientation.
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Joseph Hannasch, mba ’11Contracts Manager, General Electric
“I was on active duty in the Air Force for nearly six years before I started looking at MBA programs. My job in the Service involved contracts and acquisitions, so I was encountering some business concepts that I didn’t know much about. I decided it would be a good idea to get a greater understanding of the business world.
I went to an information session at the Carroll School, where I heard students talk about the school’s values and the importance of accountability, integrity, and mutual respect. That resonated strongly with me, because those values lined up very closely with what I had been steeped in as a member of the military.
Even though I was a part-time student, I found opportunities to get involved outside of class. As the Evening Program representative to the Graduate Management Association (GMA), for example, I was involved with planning events and budgeting. Most of the members of the GMA were full-time students, but it was an inclusive group that accommodated the concerns of part-time students.
I left the military in December 2008, in large part so I could stay in Boston and continue with my MBA. I started working at General Electric while I was still in school. I’m still with GE, but now that I’ve completed my MBA, I have increased responsibilities and I’m involved in strategic planning.”
The Evening MBA Program offers a flexible option for professionals who wish to continue their careers while pursuing a graduate management degree. Evening MBA students work in collaboration with the same world-class scholars and teachers who deliver the Full-Time MBA Program. Classes are small, and students enjoy a strong sense of community. The program attracts a diverse mix of highly motivated individuals from the vibrant and diverse regional business community.
For the 12th consecutive year, the Boston
College Evening MBA Program has been
ranked in the nation’s top 35 by U.S. News &
World Report.
curriculum The required core curriculum provides a strong
foundation in managerial, analytical, and practi-
cal management skills.
In the Business Development Workshop,
students undertake an innovative new-venture
planning exercise that hones presentation skills
and takes analytical and teamwork skills to a
higher level.
Evening MBA Program study is capped by two
integrative courses which examine competitive
strategy and social issues from a management
perspective. Finally, students choose electives
that allow them to pursue their interests and
enhance their functional expertise. Evening
students take elective courses together with Full-
Time MBA students, expanding their commu-
nity as well as their professional networks.
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evening mba program curriculum
core courses (24 credits)
credits suggested semester
Economics 3 1
Managing People and Organizations 3 1
Accounting 3 2
Information Technology for Management 3 2
Marketing 3 3
Financial Management 3 3
Statistics 3 4
Operations Management 3 5
integrative courses (32 credits)
credits suggested semester
Business Development Workshop 2 3 or 4
Strategic Management 3 6
Managing Business in Society 3 7
Elective Courses (8) 24 (3 each) 4–8
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concentrationsEvening students may complete a concentration
in an area of particular interest by taking at least
three elective courses in that area. The following
concentrations are available:
Asset Management
Business Analytics
Competitive Service Delivery
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurial Management
Financial Reporting and Controls
Global Management
Leadership and Management
Marketing and Information Analytics
Product and Brand Management
course waiversEvening MBA students who have demonstrated
mastery in a core subject area may receive
advanced standing, thereby reducing the total
number of courses required for their degree. In
general, advanced standing is awarded to stu-
dents who have completed one of the following:
• An undergraduate major in a core
course area
• At least two intermediate or advanced
undergraduate courses in a core area
• Graduate management courses at
another AACSB-accredited institution
• A recognized professional certification
(CPA or CFA)
scheduling optionsThe Carroll School offers two pathways through
the Evening MBA Program. Under our cohort
model, students take all core courses with the
same group of students—fostering friendships
and contacts across a wide range of businesses
and industries. Alternatively, students may
choose the self-paced option, which allows for
greater flexibility in the course schedule.
Students generally take two courses in the fall
and spring semesters, but may take additional
courses during the summer. Most Evening MBA
Program classes meet weekdays from 7:00 to
9:30 p.m. during the academic year, with a
limited number meeting from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
and on Saturdays. Summer courses meet week-
days from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Evening MBA
Program students typically complete their de-
grees in three or four years.
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Juan Concepcion, mba/jd ’03Employment and Litigation Attorney,
Burns & Levinson LLP
Member, Boston College Board of Trustees
“While I was at BC Law, I came to appreciate that the practice of law naturally requires an understanding of business and the ability to manage and to lead. So I decided to pursue an MBA, and the Carroll School was the obvious choice.
The dual-degree program provided a good balance. In law school, I learned to think critically as an individual. At the Carroll School, where the primary focus is on team-building, I was able to use that skill in the context of a team.
For the Diane Weiss Consulting Competition, for example, my team worked with an impressive biotechnical company to identify an issue or process that the company needed to address. As a team, we analyzed the issue, developed strategies and steps to address it, and provided the client company with our recommendations. Presenting them in front of the company’s high-ranking officials was a priceless experience.
As a senior associate at Nixon Peabody, one of the nation’s largest law firms, I draw on my Carroll School education every day. Every decision I make there is firmly rooted in the business acumen I gained at Boston College. I especially value BC’s emphasis on doing well in business by doing good for others. Carroll School students are taught not only to create profit or great returns, but also to consider how our actions will impact society in general.”
The Carroll School was a pioneer in giving all MBA students the experience of solving real business problems at real companies in real time. Today, experiential learning is an integral part of the curriculum for students in both the Full-Time and Evening MBA programs.
core courseworkTeamwork and Consulting » During the first
semester of the Full-Time Program, students
are introduced to the design thinking method.
They learn new approaches to working in teams,
generating ideas, solving problems, and making
decisions. Students utilize their new skills
creating the design for an original product or
service. The following semester, Full-Time MBA
students team up again to provide consulting
services to real-world clients ranging from
startup businesses to major multinational
corporations and governmental agencies. The
project culminates in the prestigious Diane
Weiss Consulting Competition, in which teams
are chosen to make formal presentations before
a panel of CEOs and senior managers from
leading companies.
Business Planning » As part of the curriculum,
both Full-Time and Evening MBA students plan
and develop a business of their own. Working
in teams, students take an idea for a product or
service from concept to the completion of an
investment-grade business plan. The project
culminates in formal presentations in a competi-
tive format to faculty, peers, and executives in the
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business community. Some teams even go on to
launch successful businesses based on their
work in this class.
Curriculum in Investment Research and
Management (CIRM) » The CIRM Program,
which is available to both Full-Time and Evening
MBA students, examines the disparate functions
of successful financial services firms and provides
an exceptional opportunity for students to gain
investment management experience. Presented
as a three-course sequence of electives, CIRM
offers a reality-based curriculum that merges
theoretical learning with hands-on workshops
in a productively competitive environment.
For qualifying students, the program culminates
in “live money” portfolio management.
international and off-campus opportunitiesInternational Management Experience » Students
examine economic activity, market trends, and
culture in Asia and Great Britain in this elec-
tive course, which culminates in a trip abroad.
In Asia, they interact with business leaders,
tour manufacturing operations, and meet with
government officials responsible for trade and
investment activity. Recent destinations include
China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In London,
students investigate the world’s largest financial
market, visiting brokerage houses, banks, asset
and wealth management firms, hedge funds, and
financial boutiques. They also meet with noted
British finance professors.
Graduate TechTrek » A field-study course, Tech-
Trek features week-long visits to Silicon Valley,
Seattle, and New York City, allowing students to
tour some of the nation’s hottest tech firms and
participate in master classes with venture capital-
ists (founding partners), CEOs, and entrepre-
neurs. Coursework and site visits focus on man-
agement rather than “techie” issues. Among the
companies visited in recent years are Amazon,
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Apple, Cisco, eBay, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Nin-
tendo, Starbucks, Sun, Wells Fargo, and Yahoo!.
International Consulting Project (ICP) » In this
elective course, students work in teams on con-
sulting projects for international clients. Students
complete their research and analysis in Boston,
then travel to their clients’ home countries to
present their recommendations. Recent projects
have taken students to China and Peru.
Warren Buffett & Berkshire Hathaway Field
Experience » Through this highly selective pro-
gram, MBA students travel to Omaha to meet
with billionaire investor Warren Buffett at the
headquarters of his Berkshire Hathaway hold-
ing company. In addition to a tour of Berkshire
Hathaway, students participate in a closed-door
Q&A and luncheon with Mr. Buffett. Students
have come away from this trip “with a sense of
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Jose Colin, mba ’13
Senior Program Manager, Amazon.com
“I came to Boston College from Mexico City, where I worked in operations for a Mexican transnational company for eight years. When it was time to move to a position with more growth potential, I knew that a graduate degree in business was the best way to complement my work experience.
As an international student without permanent work authorization in the United States, I expected the job search to be challenging. But I ended up with two job offers before graduation.
The first offer was from New Balance in Boston, where I had done not only a summer internship but also a part-time internship during the second year of my MBA program.
Then I got a call from Amazon, inviting me to apply to their selective MBA recruiting program for a job in purchasing. Several intensive interviews later, I received a competitive offer, complete with a relocation package and visa sponsorship.
My education at the Carroll School gave me the tools to compete for a job at this level, and the School’s good reputation in the marketplace helped my résumé get noticed. I’m grateful that my experiences at BC allowed me to move into a position in an exciting company with a lot of growth potential.”
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Liz Rampolla, mba ’12Account Manager, Maritz
“I started thinking about pursuing an MBA in 2007, when I was working for Pfizer in Manhattan. I planned to attend school full time, but the timing never seemed right. Then in 2010 I moved to Boston and started looking at part-time programs. I was drawn to Boston College because it had a strong aca- demic reputation and a great sense of community—and I sensed that I would be able to have a full-time experience in a part-time setting.
And that’s just what I’ve found. Part-time students at the Carroll School can get involved in everything from executive lectures to student organizations to professional activities that enhance the academic experience. I’ve seen six high-level executives speak, from the CEO of Motorola to the CFO of Raytheon. And as a member of the Technology Club, I’ve visited local companies and met industry leaders.
I had the opportunity to meet Warren Buffett, one of my idols. A group of us traveled to his company’s headquarters in Omaha, where we met with him for a Q&A and a luncheon. I also visited 20 tech companies on the West Coast through the Carroll School’s TechTrek program. Over the course of five days, we visited everything from small start-ups to Google to blue-chip companies, meeting with executives and seeing how differ-ent companies operate. It was a fantastic experience, and we learned more than we ever could have learned in a classroom. By the time we left, I was so inspired that I wanted to start my own company.”
the man behind the financial empire and his
emphasis on the responsibility of each individual
to contribute back to society.”
lectures and events Each year, CEOs and senior executives of leading
organizations across the globe come to Boston
College to share insights and leading-edge
thinking on the practice of business. These visits
typically include informal settings that accom-
modate a lively exchange of questions and views.
Lectures are open to all Carroll School students
but do not lead to course credit. Business leaders
are also frequent guests in the classroom, where
they add depth and immediacy to discussions.
The Manager’s Studio » Hosted by faculty mem-
ber Bob Radin, the Manager’s Studio brings
top executives to campus to share their personal
and professional experiences with students.
Sessions begin with an interview, offering a rare
glimpse into executives’ personal lives, and are
followed by a student-led question and answer
period. Participants in recent programs include
Colin Angle, chairman of the board, CEO, and
co-founder of iRobot; Laura Sen ’78, CEO of BJ’s
Wholesale Club (pictured top left); and William
Glavin, CEO of Oppenheimer Funds.
Chief Executives’ Club of Boston » The Carroll
School also houses the Chief Executives’ Club
of Boston, which is ranked the “#2 speaking
venue for CEOs in the world,” edged only by the
Clinton Global Initiative among business forums
that feature top-level CEO speakers sharing their
strategic vision with other corporate leaders. *
Recent speakers include PepsiCo CEO and
Chairman Indra K. Nooyi; McDonald’s Corpo-
ration Vice Chairman and CEO James Skinner;
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer; and Cisco Systems,
Inc., Chairman and CEO John T. Chambers
(pictured below).
* As ranked by Weber Shandwick from a pub-
lished “Five Star Conference” study.
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speakers at recent carroll school lectures and events
Daniel F. AkersonChairman & CEOGeneral Motors
Sharon AllenChairman of the BoardDeloitte LLP
James GibbonsPresident & CEOGoodwill Industries International, Inc.
John HammergrenChairman, President & CEOMcKesson Corporation
Robert KraftChairman & CEONew England Patriots
Carol MeyrowitzPresident & CEOThe TJX Companies, Inc.
Peggy NoonanAuthor & ColumnistThe Wall Street Journal
Joseph M. TucciChairman, President & CEOEMC Corporation
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Fay Donahue, mba ’80 President and CEO
Delta Dental of Massachusetts
“I chose Boston College for my MBA because it seemed like the best place to learn about the issues facing general managers in the broadest possible way. While I planned to concentrate in finance, I’d also get to dig into areas like marketing and strategy, accounting, and negotiation—all of which have turned out to be crucial to my work as a president and CEO.
My experience at BC was everything I’d hoped for. Not only did the faculty teach the course content, but they also taught us to think through problems and communicate our insights, and they stressed the importance of working on teams. I still remember working with some classmates on a business plan for something called ‘Gourmet Kitchen White Sauce.’ We had to figure out how to create the product, how to market the product, how to price the product. It was a model of a senior team, very much like the teams I work with now.
The University’s commitment to the idea of doing well by doing good also had a big impact on me. Our company is a huge business—we have 1,200 em-ployees, and we sell dental benefit plans to 15 million people. But we also run an institute that promotes oral health, and our foundation supports oral-health efforts with $15,000–20,000 in charitable contributions every year. Our mission is to improve the oral health of every man, woman, and child in this country, and that com-mitment is so consistent with the values of BC.
I still get back to BC occasionally, and I love meeting the students. They not only have the same drive and curiosity as the people I attended business school with, but also the commitment to using their gifts to make the world a better place. And that makes me feel good about the future.”
When it comes to career advancement, Carroll School graduates have several distinct advantages. Not only does the MBA curriculum provide excellent preparation for a changing business environment, we also offer exceptional career services and an influential network of loyal alumni.
career servicesThe Career Strategies office offers a wide range
of programs and events to help students clarify
their interests, gain insights into a variety of
industries, and interact with alumni and other
business leaders. In addition, Career Strategies
staff members work with each student individu-
ally to prepare them for a successful job search,
providing support in developing résumés and
cover letters, preparing for interviews, and nego-
tiating job offers.
internshipsFull-Time MBA students at the Carroll School
complete a summer internship after the first year
of study—an excellent opportunity to apply class-
room learning to the real world while making
valuable industry connections. Many students
continue to work with their summer internship
employer or a new employer during the second
year of study.
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the boston college networkFounded in 1863, Boston College is one of the
world’s most highly respected educational insti-
tutions. Throughout its history, Boston College
has developed leaders for every field of human
endeavor. Today, the Boston College alumni
community encompasses more than 162,000
individuals all over the world, including nearly
35,000 graduates of the Carroll School.
Graduates of the Carroll School join a loyal
and influential network of leading scholars and
practitioners, outstanding students, and
accomplished alumni.
» www.bc.edu/mbacareers
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Matt Taylor, mba/msf ’04Director of Corporate Financial Systems
and Compliance, Staples
“I’ve been part of the Boston College community for a long time. Not only do I come from a family of BC graduates, but I did my undergraduate work there as well. I never considered going anywhere else for my MBA. I knew that at the Carroll School I would be challenged and that my already extensive Boston College network would get even stronger.
I was right on both counts. The professors at the Carroll School were very fair, but they pushed us hard and challenged us to be our best. And the focus on team-based projects meant that I got to know people from very different business back-grounds. In my professional life, I was primarily working with people in my own discipline, and it was beneficial to work with people with different perspectives.
Before going back to school for my MBA, I was focused on my own individual contributions in the workplace, not on the company as a whole. I graduated with a much broader perspective. I might not have been setting company strategy on my first day of work at Staples after graduation, but I was thinking like a senior leader.
I started at Staples as a financial analyst. I researched numbers, examined the company’s performance, and made recom-mendations. Today, I manage five very different teams in the finance department, and my focus has shifted to operations. It’s a very different role, but I was prepared to make that kind of career change because of the managerial leadership qualities that I developed at the Carroll School.”
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“Through cooperation and integrity we prosper.” —Carroll School Graduate Programs motto
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Boston is recognized worldwide as a major center of economic activity and growth. Leading financial services and investment firms are located here, as are global organizations in consulting, advertising, and telecommunications. Innovative technology companies and groundbreaking biotech firms thrive alongside Fortune 500 manufacturing companies and household names in consumer products.
The Carroll School has strong ties to the city’s
business community, so our students enjoy
exceptional opportunities to make valuable con-
nections, learn from local business leaders, and
advance their careers.
But there’s more to Boston than professional
opportunities. The largest metropolis in New
England, this fine city boasts a lively mix of
history, art, culture, entertainment, and award-
winning restaurants. Recreational opportunities
include sailing in Boston Harbor, ice-skating on
Boston Common, and rowing on the Charles
River. From our world-class cultural institutions
and professional sports teams to the natural
beauty of the ocean and the nearby mountains,
Boston is a great place to live, study, and work.
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» www.bc.edu/mbaboston
boston
The Boston College MBA Program seeks students with outstanding potential for leadership and academic excellence. how to applyEach candidate must complete an application
for admission, which includes transcripts of all
academic work, two essays, and two letters of
recommendation. Prior work experience and
evidence of management potential are significant
criteria in the admissions process.
All applicants are required to take the Gradu-
ate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Dual-degree
candidates may be eligible to waive the GMAT.
Applicants whose native language is not Eng-
lish must take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English
(PTE), or the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS). All candidates must be
graduates of accredited colleges or universities.
For specific information regarding application re-
quirements and deadlines for both the Full-Time
and Evening MBA programs, please contact us.
financial assistance and merit-based awardsThe Boston College MBA Program provides a
wide range of merit-based graduate assistant-
ships and scholarships to both domestic and
international Full-Time students. The University
also offers loan and work-study programs to help
students finance their education. See the Univer-
sity’s website for information about these pro-
grams as well as a sample MBA student budget,
including tuition, expenses, and fees.
executive fellowship programStudents admitted to this highly selective
program receive merit-based scholarships and
are paired with mentors who have achieved
significant professional success in the business
community. Recipients and their mentors meet
at intervals to discuss topics of mutual profes-
sional interest as well as the Fellow’s career
goals. Fellows often receive additional guidance
and mentoring through facilitated meetings with
other leading executives and decision makers.
campus interviews and visitsEvaluative interviews for the Full-Time MBA
Program are available by invitation only.
Interviews are not used as part of the Evening
MBA application process.
However, the MBA Admissions Committee
welcomes the opportunity to meet with prospec-
tive students to discuss their questions and assist
them in learning more about the MBA Program.
Candidates may arrange for a campus tour
or attend classes during their visit. To obtain a
schedule of our MBA Information Receptions and
Information Panels held in Fulton Hall or at the
Boston College Club, located in Boston’s financial
district, please contact us or visit our website.
» www.bc.edu/carrollmba
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The Carroll School of Management of Boston College is accredited by the American Assem-bly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The School is also a member of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and the New England Association of Graduate Admission Professionals. The Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Program publications contain current information regarding the University calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations, and course offerings. They are not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a statement of the University’s contractual undertakings.
Boston College reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule, whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in the course content, the rescheduling of classes and other academic activities, and requiring or affording alternatives for scheduled classes and other academic activities, in any such cases giving notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
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Boston College rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, wrongful discrimination, and disrespect. It has developed procedures to respond to incidents of harassment what-ever the basis or circumstance. Moreover, it is the policy of Boston College, while reserving its lawful rights where appropriate, to take actions designed to promote the Jesuit, Catholic principles that sustain its mission and heritage, to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and in its educational programs on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital or parental status, veteran status, or disability, and to comply with state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation.
To this end, Boston College has designated its Executive Director for Institutional Diversity to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities to pre-vent discrimination in accordance with state and federal laws. Any applicant for admission or employment, and all students, faculty members, and employees, are welcome to raise any questions regarding this policy with the Office for Institutional Diversity. In addition, any person who believes that an act of unlawful discrimination has occurred at Boston College may raise this issue with the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education.
campus safety and security program/equity in athletics In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Boston College publishes and makes available to any prospective student upon request: a copy of Boston College’s an-nual security report, Campus Safety and Security Program. This report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also incorpo-rates institutional policies concerning campus security, including Reporting of Crimes and Other Emergencies, the Safety Notification Procedure, Campus Law Enforcement, and the Campus Sexual Assault Program; information regarding the available educational programs that address campus security procedures and practices, and crime prevention; information regarding drug and alcohol policies, and other matters. A report of athletic program participa-tion rates and financial support data is available. This report details participation rates, finan-cial support, and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs.
To request a copy of either of the above reports, please call the Office of the Financial Vice President and Treasurer at 617–552–4856, or send your request in writing to: Boston College, Office of the Financial Vice President and Treasurer, More Hall 200, 140 Common-wealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467–3808.
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