Working for the Weekend

On this episode of the Working for the Weekend podcast, Part-Time MBA students share their backgrounds and goals for the podcast this year. Discussing their experiences, the panel explores experiential learning, networking, engaging faculty, podcasting, building community, and more.  To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length artic...

An MBA education is expensive. In this episode, host Ajay chats with fellow students Mackenzie and Sashank about the return on that considerable investment. They discuss the meaning of ROI when it comes to higher education, how to maximize your ROI, advice on financing your MBA, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast ap...

In this episode, host Ayush chats with Professor Aneel Karnani and Managing Director of Part-Time MBA Programs Patti Russo. They discuss how part-time MBA programs have grown and evolved, differences between online and in-person learning, the role of community, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let...

In this episode, host Ajay chats with two fellow Michigan Ross part-time MBA students – one in the Weekend MBA Program and one in the Online MBA Program. They discuss their individual reasons for pursuing an MBA, why they chose their particular format, the differences between the formats, and much more.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on you...

In this episode, host Lydia chats with a fellow part-time MBA student and a recent grad about the ROI of an MBA. They discuss their individual reasons for pursuing an MBA, applying lessons from the classroom directly on the job, gaining hands-on experience, and much more.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let u...

In this episode, the new season’s WFW team get a little better acquainted by answering some questions about their backgrounds, their interests, and their experiences in the Michigan Ross part-time MBA programs. Find out why they are getting an MBA, their favorite courses, what superhero they’d like to be, and more.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a r...

In this episode, host Leslie chats with members of the podcast team as graduation approaches. They talk about highlights of the past year, how their perspectives have changed, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show.  Watch for new episodes every other week. Working...

In this episode, host Dave welcomes a panel of classmates to talk about one unique aspect of a part-time MBA program: being able to apply lessons from school on the job right away. The panel talks about specific new skills they’ve gained, finding new confidence at work, the value of Ross’ emphasis on action-based learning, and more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich....

In this episode, host Sneha welcomes two recent alumni to speak about their experiences since completing the Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs – and if their voices sound familiar, it’s because the guests are former Working for the Weekend hosts Mawa and Suraj. They talk about their new career paths, what they’re doing with their free time, applying lessons from Michigan Ross, and much more. We'...

In this episode, host Matt chats with four current Weekend MBA and Online MBA students at Michigan Ross whose backgrounds are in medicine, politics, fashion, and entertainment – but who are attending business school part time to advance their careers and reach new goals. They talk about their backgrounds, what brought them to Ross, what they’re learning, and much more.  We'd love to hear from you!...

In this episode, host Leslie chats with two key members of the Michigan Ross faculty who are known as expert teachers and coaches in the field of leadership, Lindy Greer and Shahnaz Broucek. They share their own journeys as well as ideas and advice for students and seekers.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let...

In this episode, host Matt chats with the presidents of the Weekend MBA Council and the Online MBA Council, the student government organizations that help run the part-time MBA programs at Michigan Ross. Hear about how the councils operate, how to get involved, how they interact with the administration and the faculty, specific accomplishments they’ve realized, plans for future projects, and much...

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In this episode, our panel discusses what life is really like as a part-time MBA student at Michigan Ross. Our panelists describe the habits, routines, experiences, and support systems that make it all work, and they offer some advice for anyone unsure about taking that next step.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice...

In this episode, our panel discusses getting involved in extracurricular activities as a part-time MBA student at Michigan Ross. Our panelists describe their rewarding experiences helping to lead clubs, growing their skills through Sanger Leadership Center activities, and much more.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choic...

In this episode, our panel dives into the critical concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Online MBA student Regina Urrutia and Weekend MBA student Shalin Mankodi discuss some of the DEI initiatives in their programs, their own experiences, and ideas for improvement going forward -- all with additional perspective from Michigan Ross Director of Diversity and Inclusion Thomas Bell.  We'd lov...

In this episode, host Matt explores the nuts and bolts of the application process for a top part-tme MBA program. Online MBA student Jose Sanchez and Michigan Ross Associate Admissions Director Anne Schoen offer their insights into how the process works and how you can make the most of it, including tips on essay questions, interviews, our new Quant Readiness Course, and more. We'd love to hear fr...

In this episode, host Sneha looks at the topic of networking from the perspective of those who might struggle with the concept -- introverts. Online MBA student Molly and Michigan Ross Associate Director of Part-Time MBA Career Coaching Val Adams offer their thoughts and suggestions about how to go about networking if you’re not comfortable with the concept, and how introverts might even have an e...

In this episode, the new season’s WFW team — Leslie, Sneha, Sampath, David, Ayush, and Matthew — get a little better acquainted by answering some randomly chosen questions about their backgrounds, their interests, and their experiences in the Michigan Ross part-time MBA programs. Find out the team’s strategies for B-school, their business heroes, and how their hometowns shaped their lives.   We'd...

In this episode, host and executive producer Suraj chats with the rest of the regular podcast team -- Garrett, Leslie, Sneha, and Brandon -- about the highs and lows of getting their MBA and hosting a podcast during a pandemic. Hear about some of their memorable moments, advice to prospective students, and recommendations for other podcasts.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at Weeken...

In this episode, Garrett welcomes guests Libby, Nived, Arianna, and Adrian to discuss their  journey through the recruiting process, which has been largely virtual this year. They share how their career plans changed over the course of their MBA education, positive and negative effects of the virtual format, tips to help make the most of the recruiting process, and much more.   We'd love to hear f...

In this episode, host Suraj talks with guests Katie and Pete about their journeys from part-time MBA students to alums. They discuss their backgrounds, their Michigan Ross experience, advice to prospective students, and much more.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show.  Watch...

In this episode, host Leslie speaks with professors Marcus Collins and Chantel Lenard about their unique and fascinating career journeys. Collins’ background in advertising and marketing includes a stint doing social media for Beyonce, while Lenard was the top marketing executive for Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. operations.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a...

In this episode, host Brandon speaks with professors Betsy Erwin, Gretchen Spreitzer, and Lindy Greer about Ross’ unique approach and perspective on leadership, leadership curriculum, and how those experiences equip Ross MBAs with the skills and knowledge to make an outsized impact on their own organizations.   We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review...

In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Suraj (from Working for the Weekend ) and Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual ) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; and much more. Have thou...