12 Glossary

Words to Know

Term What It Means
MBA Master of Business Administration: a graduate degree focused on business and management.
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test: the standardized test most MBA programs require.
M7 The seven most elite MBA programs: Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, Columbia.
Cohort Your core group of classmates who go through the program together.
ROI Return on Investment: how much you get back compared to what you put in.
Opportunity Cost What you give up to pursue something, like salary you forgo while in school.
Recruiting The process where companies come to campus to hire MBA students.
Case Study A real-world business scenario you analyze and make decisions about in class.

 

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