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Gradcast MBA Episode with Tony Kos

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Time stamp | Topic

0:17 | Guest introduction: Dr. Tony Kos, MBA Program Director
1:15 | Launch of Thiel College’s MBA program in 2020
1:40 | Overcoming challenges during COVID-19 and program growth
2:06 | Structure and duration of the MBA program (11-month full-time and 22-month part-time options)
2:30 | Adapting to student needs and market trends, potential online program expansion
3:00 | Evolution of the program: Full-time vs. part-time options and flexible class scheduling
4:00 | Program adjustments based on student feedback, industry trends, and strengths of the institution
5:12 | MBA class scheduling
6:40 | Student demographics: Traditional undergraduates, working professionals, and career changers
7:40 | Non-business majors in the MBA program and preparatory courses for business fundamentals
8:45 | Why an MBA? Career growth, leadership opportunities, and skills development
9:50 | What makes Thiel’s MBA program stand out? Strong faculty with real-world business experience
10:50 | Faculty expertise and backgrounds (law, finance, marketing, corporate leadership)
12:00 | Experiential learning: Graduate assistantships, internships, and hands-on projects with businesses
14:00 | Availability of internships and how the program assists students in securing them
14:50 | Graduate assistantships: All students can apply, reducing tuition costs
16:10 | Hands-on learning through coursework, consulting projects, and real-world business applications
17:15 | Career outcomes: Graduates working in government, finance, and international business
18:15 | Application process: Rolling admissions with July, August, and January start dates
19:15 | No GMAT requirement – focus on prior academic and professional success