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Financing your MBA

Exploring Your MBA Financing Options

Pursuing an MBA is a transformative journey that promises significant career advancement. However, the financial investment required can often be a major concern for many.

Through these articles, we aim to illuminate the various financing options available. Get help navigating this crucial aspect of your MBA journey with ease and confidence.

Financing your MBA

Scholarships and Grants

Securing a scholarship or grant is an ideal way to fund your MBA without the stress of repayment. These financial aids are available through universities, private entities, and professional organizations, offering both merit-based and need-based awards.

Sponsorships and Employer Support

Employer sponsorship can significantly reduce the financial burden of an MBA. When you approach your employer for support, emphasize the mutual benefits of your enhanced education.

Budgeting and Saving

A well-planned budget is your best tool for managing the costs associated with pursuing an MBA. MBA graduates can offer actionable budgeting advice and saving tips to help you stretch your finances from the beginning to the end of your MBA program.

Making the Right Financing Decision for Your MBA

The path to financing your MBA doesn’t have to be daunting. Armed with the right information and resources, you can make choices that align with your career ambitions and financial reality. It’s about investing wisely in your future.

Are you ready to embark on your MBA journey? Dive deeper into our resources and discover the financing options that match your needs.

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Financing your MBA

6 Things To Consider for Securing MBA Sponsorship

Securing an MBA sponsorship means convincing your employer to financially support your advanced education, as it can be mutually beneficial. Learn how Anne Griffioen, a high-ranking executive at KLM, did just that for her studies at VU Amsterdam.

September 18, 2023
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How Much Does the INSEAD MBA Cost in 2023?

With a list of famous alumni, high average salaries, and an international reputation for excellence, the INSEAD MBA is one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world. But how much does the program actually cost? We spoke to Virginie Fougea, Global Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at INSEAD, to find out.

September 16, 2023
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Financing your MBA

Financing your MBA in Denmark with Scholarships from CBS

Copenhagen Business School is globally recognized as one of the top business schools in Europe. Sophie Munck shares how the Copenhagen MBA unlocked her potential and how the Waldemar Schmidt Scholarship facilitated her journey.

June 21, 2023
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Financing your MBA

How much does the Cambridge MBA really cost?

We spoke to the Head of Recruitment & Admissions at Cambridge Judge to find out about the total cost of the Cambridge MBA and the financial aid opportunities for MBA students.

March 24, 2023
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Forté and Oxford’s 1+1 MBA provide a unique opportunity for women in business

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize the outstanding women setting the stage for future generations. One such example is Zoe Woods, a Forté Fellow currently enrolled in the 1+1 MBA program at Oxford.

March 08, 2023
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Financing your MBA

Financing your MBA with a merit scholarship

Among many other funding options, scholarships remain the most prestigious and gratifying funding option for any student. Self-funded MBA candidates who apply to Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) are automatically considered for the AMBS Scholarship. Candidates are granted this scholarship based on their unique personal background, academic excellence, competitiveness, career goals, and life experiences. Hear from a scholarship recipient from the school to learn more.

November 30, 2022
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Financing your MBA: Scholarships at VU Amsterdam

Want an MBA but worried about the cost? Senior MBA Recruiter Aki Voudigaris may have the answer. He told MBAGRADSCHOOLS about the school’s application process, as well as the scholarships at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam that put quality education within the grasp of often-underrepresented demographics.

August 12, 2022
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Financing your MBA

Financing an MBA

An MBA is a significant investment, and financing an MBA can be a challenge. To make it a bit easier for you, we have outlined what you need to think of when budgeting for your MBA. We also covered where you can find financial support for funding your MBA.

March 14, 2022
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Financing your MBA

The MBA student loan that guarantees US students the best rate

After his initial application for a state loan was turned down, Diego Aragón was forced to find alternative funding for his MBA. Here’s how he eventually found the money he needed to study at the Chicago Booth School of Business.

January 10, 2022
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Financing your MBA

How much does the INSEAD MBA really cost?

With a list of famous alumni, high average salaries, and an international reputation for excellence, the INSEAD MBA is one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world. But how much does the program actually cost? We spoke to Virginie Fougea, Global Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at INSEAD, to find out.

September 29, 2021
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The whats, whys, and hows behind MBA scholarships

Getting an MBA scholarship can open the door to your dream program. We spoke to leading business schools and a top admissions expert to understand the whats, whys, and hows of winning a scholarship.

September 22, 2021
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Financing your MBA

$250 million in MBA loans secured: Get the lowest private student loan rates with Juno

After being admitted to Harvard Business School, Chris Abkarians gathered 700 students from 10 schools and negotiated lower rates for the entire group, saving around $15,000 each. Together with his classmate, Nikhil Agarwal, Chris co-founded Juno, a student-first initiative offering lower rates on student loans. MBAGRADSCHOOLS spoke to Chris about Juno, how it works, and what advice he has for students to make their MBA financing less daunting.

June 21, 2021