Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Choosing an MBA Program

挑選MBA學程的訣竅Learn how to choose the right program for you 學習如何挑選適合自己的學程 by Simon Stopps

Choosing an MBA program is a big decision. With thousands of universities to choose from, finding the right program takes time. So how do you find one that is right for you?

People attend business school for different reasons. Some want to change careers or advance in their current jobs. Others want to develop contacts, skills and experience in their fields. Before choosing a program, know what you want to get out of your studies. Don't just rely on school rankings.

Learn all you can about the courses you will take and the people who will teach them. Make sure the program you choose offers classes that will help you in your future career.

Completing an MBA requires a huge investment of time and money. Know what your MBA will really cost- including living expenses, books and travel. Think about how the program will affect your life. Contact former MBA students to see if they can offer you any helpful suggestions.

New job, new life

If you want to change careers or industries, working on an MBA full-time may be the way to go. Traditional MBA programs take two years to complete. These programs can be very expensive, but graduates gain special skills, experience and knowledge. Some schools also offer intensive one-year programs.

Advancing your career

Many professionals want to pursue MBA degrees without quitting work. If this is you, think about doing a part-time, distance or online MBA program. But be careful. Many employers prefer traditional two-year programs to these degrees.

Becoming the boss

Those with a lot of experience in their field may wish to pursue an Executive MBA (EMBA). These degrees provide a general business education for upper-level managers. Most EMBA students have jobs and spend 80 to 100 hours on work and study each week.

Take your time and choose carefully. Finding the right MBA program may be one of the most important career decisions you ever make.

Grammar

If you want to change careers or industries, working on an MBA full-time may be the way to go.

the way to go-the right choice.

the way to go is using in an informal situation when talk about "choice" or " option".

Attending the weekly English club might be the way to go.

Creating a good first impression is the way to go.

Vocabulary

current-现代,现在,目前。

*Did yo buy the current issue of Time magazine?这一期的。

*We'll keep you updated on current events at the company.

*The current price of the product is about $100.

investment-投资

*Buying real estate can be a smart long-term investment.

*There's been a significant investment of time and money in order to complete this project.已投下去相当多的。。。

suggestion-建议

*I made several suggestions to my boss, but he didn't accept them.

*We went to Bali island for vacation at Naomi's suggestion and we had a great time.

graduate (v)- 2nd "a" sound "e"-毕业

*Jason graduated from college last summer.

graduate (n)-毕业生

*Rick is a graduate of Yale.耶鲁毕业生

*Graduates of this major usually get hired before they even graduate.

intensive-密集的,加强的

*The movie star received intensive training in martial arts and boxing before shooting the movie. 密集的武术以及拳击训练。。。。电影开拍。

*The intensive treatment was hard on the patient but it proved to be effective.密集治疗。。。很有效

pursue-追求,继续深造。

*Adam decided to pursue his dream as an actor.

*Laura is pursuing her studies at USC right now. 继续深造。

Chat Room

expert-专家

an expert in his field-指在某领域里的专家

field-田野,土地,此指“领域”-知识的领域

He is an expert in the field of psychology.

discipline-纪律,管教,训练,也指“学科”

academic discipline-学术科目,学校科目。

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business-(口语)事情,企业,事业,生意。

How's business?-生意如何?

go out of business-(生意)结束,关门,倒闭,关门大吉。

mind your own business=It's none of your business.-别多管闲事,这不关你的事。

have no business doing something-不应该做的事,不应该做某件事。

You have no business reading my journal.你不该看我的日记。

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