USA: Hult MBA ranked #1 in post-graduation salary increase

The prestigious Economist Intelligence Unit survey has ranked Hult as the best in the world for post-MBA graduation salary increase. It compared 100 MBA programs spanning the US, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Following Hult on the ranking for Post-Graduation Salary are Brandeis at #2, IESE at #3, and Harvard at #4.Overall Hult International Business School is ranked #33 globally for its MBA program by the Economist and #22 in the US.

Hult graduates have gone on to employment at major corporations, including Dell, Deloitte, HP, JP Morgan, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Panasonic, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, P&G, and UBS, amongst many others. The average post-graduation salary of the Hult graduates of September 2006 was US$81,737.

Located in the academic heart of America, Boston, Hult International Business School has one of the largest international student bodies amongst the top-ranked schools in the US. Every year, 165 students from more than 30 countries study the accelerated one-year MBA program. On average, each class consists of 30 nationalities, speaking over 50 languages. Their cultural diversity, maturity and work experience enrich the Hult learning experience.

Hult International Business School offers a unique action-learning curriculum in a fast-track one-year MBA program, with plenty of real-life learning opportunities. Jaye Matriano, from the Philippines, said she chose Hult because “Hult is a one-year program with international diversity. The sizes of the classes are smaller compared to other MBA schools; thus, learning is more personalised.”

Hult students also benefit from a recently expanded career consultation service, which has strengthened corporate recruiter relations.

To find out more about studying your MBA at Hult, contact one of our student counsellors today.

PLU extends its application deadline

Pacific Lutheran University is inviting applications from interested students up until July 1. This deadline differs from the March cut-off at most other US institutions and means you have more time to decide which course is right for you.

PLU’s liberal arts and professional programs combined give you more choices than you’ll find at a small institution and more personal attention than you’ll find at a large public university. With majors ranging from Anthropology to Women’s Studies, PLU is sure to have the subject field you’re searching for.

Based in the Seattle-Tacoma region, PLU has students from more than 24 countries and International Student Services geared to help with the complexities of living in the US.

Madeleine Jonsson, a PLU international business student from Sweden, said she made a great choice in PLU.

“The people here are so open and welcoming,” Madeleine said.

Upon graduation Madeleine plans to stay in the Seattle area and hopes to apply the skills she learned at PLU within a large multinational corporation.

• PLU looks for students who:


• Demonstrate success in a challenging university preparatory curriculum


• Desire academic and personal challenges


• Communicate clearly


• Serve in their community, church or school/university


• Will share unique or special talents

Each application is reviewed based on grade point average, class rank, transcript patterns, standardised test scores, personal essay, and an academic recommendation.

Contact a counsellor to learn more about applying to PLU.

Want a competitive edge? Think University of Cincinnati (USA)

We live in a competitive world — a world where we need to continuously seek opportunities if we’re to get ahead of the pack.

The University of Cincinnati can give you the edge over other students through its Cooperative Education Program.

Cooperative Education is the practice of alternating your studies with paid work related to your major. It may be a term new to many of us but, with its program ranked among the best in the US*, Cooperative Education is something the University of Cincinnati knows a lot about.

The University of Cincinnati is the global birthplace of cooperative education. In 1906, 27 engineering students at the university piloted the program and now, 100 years and 43 countries later, generations of students worldwide have followed their lead.

The university’s links with industry stretch beyond the cooperative program. Its alliances with major computing vendors such as SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, Dell and IBM ensure you always have access to the latest software and hardware on campus. Plus the UC has its own mobile plan that allows you to get free phones and discounted service plans.

Other reasons the university attracts students from 100 different countries include its nationally recognised faculty, its extensive range of academic programs, and students’ ability to study abroad, conduct research and lead clubs and organisations.

All this at a cutting-edge urban campus that’s just minutes away from the entertainment and cultural opportunities that led to Cincinnati being named one of America’s “Best Cities”.

*U.S. News & World Report

To learn more about cooperative education or studying at UC, contact a counsellor.

FLS International teaches English for all occasions

With seven year-round Intensive English Programs on offer, FLS International can prepare you to confidently use your English in any environment and to transfer to college.

For students whose main focus is educational and who wish to study English intensively, the Intensive English Program and Academic Year Abroad offer a chance to focus on English, TOEFL, Business English and other related subjects in a college campus setting.

FLS has Study Tours for students who prefer to combine their studies with exciting trips to historic and cultural sites. Study Tours have a strong English language component and visit places such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Utah, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Located in Southern California, Nevada, Massachusett, Utah and Pennsylvania, FLS centres are situated in safe, secure environments near some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The centres are also close to institutions such as UCLA, USC, Cal Tech, and Art Center, in Southern California, UNLV in Southern Nevada, Penn State in Pennsylvania and NYU in New York. The impressive research facilities, huge libraries and extensive programs of these schools provide opportunities for every conceivable educational goal.

FLS International has experienced counsellors and administrators who can help you every step of the way whether you require assistance with your initial application, homestay, your educational future or even your recreational plans for the weekend.

If you’d like to improve your English with FLS, contact a counsellor.

Monterey Institute - a top school for entrepreneurs (USA)

The Fisher Graduate School of International Business of the Monterey Institute of International Studies was recently ranked eighth among the USA’s MBA programs for entrepreneurship.

The survey of over 700 schools, released by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, offers potential entrepreneurship students with a credible resource for locating the top educational providers in this field.

Criteria for evaluating the surveyed schools included entrepreneurial emphasis of the business curriculum, mentoring, experiential learning, faculty credentials, and the success of graduating students and alumni. High-ranking schools demonstrated a commitment to practical, hands-on experiential learning to provide the skills that translate into real-world businesses.

Dean of the Fisher Graduate School of International Business Dr Ernest J. Scalberg said the school’s MBA program was distinctive as all graduates were able to apply the entrepreneurial way of thinking to international business opportunities.

“All MBAs are required to do an international business plan in cross cultural student teams for a real company, and to understand the rigours of the differences in starting and financing a business across borders,” Dr Scalberg said.

Monterey Institute’s Business School has also been ranked as one of the top MBA programs in the world by the Financial Times for its unique international educational environment and for the cross border career mobility of its graduates. The Institute also offers graduate degrees in translation and interpretation, international policy studies and language teaching. The Institute is located in Monterey California and has approximately 780 students from nearly 60 countries.

MEET MONTERERY
If you’re living Delhi, India, you can meet with Caroline Mansi from Monterey Institute on Wednesday 17 January 2007 to discuss the MBA and other programs. Interviews will take place at the StudyLink office from 11.00am on a first come, first served basis. Call or email Deepti at our StudyLink India office now to book an appointment.

To find out more about studying at Monterey, contact a counsellor.

Destination USA

The United States of America attracts the most international students of any country in the world. So why is it that nearly 600,000 pupils from every continent of the globe choose to study there?

The USA has a wide variety of institutions specialising in higher education including: state colleges and universities; private colleges and universities; two-year colleges; community colleges; professional schools; institutes of technology; technical institutes; and church related schools. So whether you’re looking to study at one of the world’s most prestigious schools or a smaller specialist institution, you’ll have no shortage of choices.

US universities and colleges may differ from those in your own country in several ways. For one thing, these programs offer a lot of flexibility and personalisation in class selection. This allows you to tailor your degree to your specific interests.

Most university and college students in the USA live on or near campus. On campus you’ll find an array of clubs and sports to join and cultural activities ranging from art exhibitions to concerts, films and plays. With most campuses housing a dedicated International Student Office, support is available from staff who understand the needs of international students.

Community Colleges and 2-year colleges offer students a lower cost option that can be considered comparable to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a university. They also offer pathways for students that may not meet the academic requirements for direct entry into a US university for a bachelor’s degree. After completion of an Associate’s Degree, students may decide to apply to continue their studies at a university in the USA and may only need to study for 2 additional years to complete an American 4-year bachelors degree.

In addition to a quality education, the USA has a lot to offer the international student: eclectic cities; beautiful natural parks; artistic, cultural, political and athletic events; and a multicultural population.

Although you’ve probably been exposed to the USA through movies, food and music, by living there that you can better understand the US culture. If you are not a native English speaker, it’s also an opportunity to become fluent in English and gain an international edge over other job seekers.

StudyLink works with a range of institutions in the USA including universities, community colleges, specialist institutions and English language schools. We can help you find an institution in the USA that meets your needs, Contact a counsellor.

Applying to the USA? Take your TOEFL online

Whether you’re planning to study in the United States or another English-speaking country, you may be required to undertake an English language exam as part of your application.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it’s spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings. It’s accepted by 6,000 colleges and universities in more than 100 countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.

The TOEFL test can now be taken online. The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) tests your skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English. With Internet-based testing, the Educational Testing Service can capture speech and score responses in a standardised manner.

One of the benefits of the Internet-based Test is that is provides better information to institutions about your ability to communicate in an academic setting and you readiness for academic coursework. Online registration and online score reporting make it easy for you to register for TOEFL iBT and receive your test scores.

To find out more about TOEFL iBT and English language exam requirements for your application, contact a StudyLink counsellor.

Immerse yourself at UCSB

The University of California Santa Barbara’s University Immersion Program (UIP) offers you the chance to experience college life in the US before deciding on your future education.

Through the UIP you can enrol in UCSB academic and/or professional development courses in many different disciplines. Not only do you get to experience US college life, you gain credit which can be transferred to universities around the world.

The Academic Studies option allows you to take up to 12 units of academic courses or a combination of academic and professional development courses that are designed to provide a concentrated course of study in a specific content area.

The Professional Studies option allows you to take a series of professional development courses and gives you the opportunity to study alongside American business professionals and other international students. The courses are taught by practicing American professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Ibtissem Abadi of Algeria is currently studying the academic studies option. Ibtissem said: “I have made many friends from other countries and the teachers are perfect. Santa Barbara is safe and I feel comfortable going out whenever I want. I love it here.”

UCSB extension offers you a pathway into the US university education system and is located within safe, friendly Santa Barbara — ideally situated between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

For your chance to experience US college life, contact a counsellor.

Gain the edge for entry into Californian universities

With one of the highest transfer performances of a community college in southern California, Pierce College can give you an alternate pathway into a prestigious US university.

The college has alliances with UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cal State Northridge and CalTech, and a reputation for academic excellence confirmed by the fact that no Pierce honours students has been refused admission to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

With over 100 disciplines covering everything from automotive service technology to veterinary science, Pierce provides opportunities for transfer education, occupational training and lifelong learning.
Two five-week summer sessions and one five-week winter session means you have the opportunity to move quickly through your chosen curriculum.

Despite having more than 18,000 students, Pierce manages to maintain its student-friendly atmosphere. The college reflects the cosmopolitan environment of southern California with hundreds of international students mixing well with an already diverse student population.

Located in the western San Fernando Valley, the college is in the ideal position for you to balance your studies with leisure pursuits. The campus is only 10 miles from the Malibu beaches and a few miles from southern California’s major entertainment attractions, including Hollywood, Universal Studios, and the Disney Studios.

To learn more about Pierce College, contact a counsellor.

Stratford University (USA) helps you keep up in the information age

It’s all around you. You can’t avoid it. It’s technology and it sometimes feels as though you need to master it or you’ll be left behind.

That’s where radio programs such as Tech Talk can come in handy. Regardless of whether you are novice or expert, Tech Talk can help solve your hardware, software and network problems.

Hosted by Cameron Gray and Stratford University President Richard Shurtz, Tech Talk airs every Saturday at 10am, on WJFK Radio (106.7 FM) in the US. Stratford University sponsors the show in order to demonstrate how easy and fun information technology can be.
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The show’s hosts have also created an online discussion forum, to address problems ranging from computers and networking to career development, and make aired shows available in both MP3 and RealAudio formats

Tech Talk highlights information technology as one of Stratford University’s areas of expertise. In addition to being a discipline of the university, technology plays a major role in all of the institution’s courses.

Stratford University is located just outside Washington DC and offers associate, bachelor, and master's degrees in the fields of information technology, hospitality, culinary arts, and business administration

If you’d like to keep up in the information age and learn more about Stratford University’s courses, contact a counsellor.