After reading the title for this post, you might be asking yourself, "What is a specialization?"
spe·cial·i·za·tion (n.)
- Freedictionary.com - "The act of specializing or the process of becoming specialized." - This only begs the question, why do circular definitions exist?
- The BC MBA page - "Specializations are designed to allow students to develop depth and expertise in a functional or interdisciplinary business area." - Much better and way more helpful!
And there you have it. The Carroll School of Management offers a number of Specializations to suit your interests and career goals. The best part: you don't have to declare until March of your First Year, which is great for those of us needing more time to explore.
Asset Management
Leadership and Management
Competitive Service Delivery
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurial Management
Financial Reporting and Controls
Global Management
Marketing and Information Analytics
Product and Brand Management
“Tailored” Specialization
A couple helpful tips from someone who is going through this process right now:
- Start Early. Don't wait until you get the email notification to declare before you look at the specializations and their required and elective courses.
- Ask Around. Reach out to 2nd year students who are in a Specialization you're considering. Ask them what they think, is it helpful, what courses would they recommend, what professors they enjoyed.
- Leverage Professors and Specialization Advisors. They know what opportunities are in the marketplace and what skills employers are looking for. Reach out to them for their feedback, they're more than willing to help.
Check out http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/csom/graduate/mba/specializations.html for more information on specializations and course requirements.
Happy Specializing!
