https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider Insider Information for Prospective Texas McCombs MBA Students Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:14:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/?v=6.9.4 https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/dist/d/39/files/2018/06/cropped-McCombs_Avatar_MBA-ry31jc-32x32.jpg https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider 32 32 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/right-time-right-school-kafuis-thoughts-on-teamwork-and-growth/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/right-time-right-school-kafuis-thoughts-on-teamwork-and-growth/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:49:15 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22168 Finding the perfect season of life to pursue an MBA can be daunting. Unlike a traditional undergraduate experience, graduate students often are balancing their professional pursuits with family responsibilities. Kafui Quashie (Class of 2025) had been considering the right time to pursue an MBA when he decided the moment was now. With a young child […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/right-time-right-school-kafuis-thoughts-on-teamwork-and-growth/feed/ 0 22168 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/mexico-city-to-mckinsey-patricios-journey-from-construction-to-consulting/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/mexico-city-to-mckinsey-patricios-journey-from-construction-to-consulting/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:52:44 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22244 Nearly 7 years after Patricio Mondragón (Class of 2026) founded his construction firm, Inverllave, in his hometown of Mexico City, he realized that as the company continued to grow so did the complexity of the challenges he faced—both internally and externally. With a background in Civil Engineering, Patricio recognized that he wanted to increase his […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/mexico-city-to-mckinsey-patricios-journey-from-construction-to-consulting/feed/ 0 22244 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/delivering-the-goal-priyanka-kingranis-pivot-to-product-management/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/delivering-the-goal-priyanka-kingranis-pivot-to-product-management/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 14:43:17 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22225 When Priyanka Kingrani (Class of 2024) left her home in Jamaica for Austin in the Summer of 2022, she knew that she was making a big bet on herself, but she had clarity on two important things: why she was going to get her MBA and how Texas McCombs specifically would help her launch into the next phase of […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/delivering-the-goal-priyanka-kingranis-pivot-to-product-management/feed/ 0 22225 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/what-can-you-do-with-an-md-mba-career-paths-for-physician-leaders/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/what-can-you-do-with-an-md-mba-career-paths-for-physician-leaders/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 14:41:12 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22208 Healthcare keeps accelerating, and physicians who understand both medicine and business are steering that momentum. Doctors now need fluency in finance, strategy, and healthcare administration to foster excellent patient care and enhance their own careers. In fact, 55% of physicians work in private practice, highlighting the importance of cultivating this wide range of skills. To […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/what-can-you-do-with-an-md-mba-career-paths-for-physician-leaders/feed/ 0 22208 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/is-an-executive-mba-worth-it/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/is-an-executive-mba-worth-it/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 14:31:57 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22204 Many mid- to senior-level working professionals reach a point where they wonder whether investing in an Executive MBA can elevate their careers. For countless aspiring and current executives, the answer is a confident yes. An Executive MBA offers accelerated leadership growth, sharper strategic thinking, and an ever-expanding circle of high-impact connections that fuel promotions and […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/is-an-executive-mba-worth-it/feed/ 0 22204 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/sharing-the-science-of-ritual-how-shaz-rajashekar-is-building-better-haircare/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/sharing-the-science-of-ritual-how-shaz-rajashekar-is-building-better-haircare/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 13:56:44 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22183 Shaz Rajashekar (MBA Class of 2007) had known for a while that she wanted to start her own company. The conviction had been there when she enrolled at Texas McCombs, and it had meshed synergistically with her engineering chops as she moved into corporate strategy after graduation. Shaz also knew that she wanted her sister […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/sharing-the-science-of-ritual-how-shaz-rajashekar-is-building-better-haircare/feed/ 0 22183 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/online-mba-vs-in-person-mba-understanding-the-real-value-of-the-experience/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/online-mba-vs-in-person-mba-understanding-the-real-value-of-the-experience/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 14:35:29 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22171 The surge of online education has opened doors for ambitious professionals everywhere. From seasoned managers seeking an online MBA degree to adult learners balancing work experience and family life, more students than ever are exploring flexible online programs that fit demanding schedules. Yet choosing between an online MBA vs in-person experience isn’t just about whether […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/online-mba-vs-in-person-mba-understanding-the-real-value-of-the-experience/feed/ 0 22171 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/why-its-ok-and-sometimesbetter-to-submit-your-mba-application-in-the-final-round/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/why-its-ok-and-sometimesbetter-to-submit-your-mba-application-in-the-final-round/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:27 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=17902 This MBA Insider content comes from Christie Jenkins, Assistant Director for Working Professional MBA Programs. Let’s start with a game of two truths and a lie! Can you spot the lie among the statements below? Texas McCombs is always seeking the most qualified candidates for its MBA programs. The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically, considering […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/why-its-ok-and-sometimesbetter-to-submit-your-mba-application-in-the-final-round/feed/ 0 17902 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/mba-cost-explained-tuition-fees-and-what-youre-really-investing-in/ https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/mba-cost-explained-tuition-fees-and-what-youre-really-investing-in/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 15:06:55 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22165 “How much does an MBA cost?” If you’ve typed that exact phrase into a search bar, you’re not alone. Prospective MBA students across the United States regularly weigh tuition, fees, and living expenses against the career acceleration they expect from a world-class business school. Think of the price tag less as an expense and more […]]]> https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/mba-cost-explained-tuition-fees-and-what-youre-really-investing-in/feed/ 0 22165 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/finally-home-how-mccombs-brought-carolyn-back-to-texas-and-into-her-target-career/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:21 +0000 https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-insider/?p=22140 After “one too many winters in Boston”, Carolyn Taylor, a recent graduate of the McCombs School of Business Full-Time MBA program (Class of ’25), knew she needed to return home to Texas. A private equity analyst originally from Dallas, she knew she wanted to stay in the industry but needed to strengthen her operations knowledge. […]]]> 22140