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Mar 2, 2022

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Welcome to "Working for the Weekend," a podcast about the full-time hustle of a part-time MBA program.

Released:

Mar 2, 2022

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (60)

A podcast about the hustle to one day hopefully enjoy a weekend. Every other week, students in Part-Time MBA Programs at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business have a discussion about a burning issue in their lives.

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#107 - Taking the Lead: Leadership Development at Michigan Ross: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the personal growth opportunities available to Michigan Ross part-time MBA students through the school’s Sanger Leadership Center. by Working for the Weekend
38 min listen
Coming Soon: Working for the Weekend: Introducing: Working for the Weekend! A new podcast about the hustle to one day, hopefully enjoy a weekend. by Working for the Weekend
2 min listen
#104 - Job Hunting: Everyone Has A Story, Few Have A Strategy: Mawa is joined by fellow MBA students to discuss how they’re approaching the job hunt during their part-time MBA experience. by Working for the Weekend
43 min listen
#109 - Going the Distance: Business School as an Out-of-Towner: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the challenges -- and the hidden rewards -- of attending an MBA program somewhere other than where you live. by Working for the Weekend
44 min listen
#102 — To Have and To Hold and To Study: Balancing Marriage and the MBA: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss how pursuing an MBA impacts the relationships of married couples. How do you balance school and work responsibilities while maintaining a healthy marriage? by Working for the Weekend
42 min listen
#105 - The Sisterhood of the Part-Time MBA: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow female MBA students to discuss the experience of being a woman in a leadership role in business while also pursuing an MBA. by Working for the Weekend
40 min listen
#303 - Faculty Feature: Teaching Virtually: How is the MIchigan Ross community coping with changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic? by Working for the Weekend
41 min listen
#108 - Finding Your Way With MAP: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the signature example of hands-on learning at Michigan Ross, MAP. by Working for the Weekend
40 min listen
#101 - The Most Fun You Never Want To Have Again: We liked our test episode so much, we're releasing it! by Working for the Weekend
28 min listen
#106 - The Business of Parenting: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the challenges of balancing work, an MBA program — and parenthood. by Working for the Weekend
37 min listen
#103 — Managing Mental Health During an MBA: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss their experiences managing stress during their MBA studies. Life gets busy, and taking time for yourself is just as important as accomplishing your to-do list for the day. So take a break, relax for a minute, and listen to our latest episode. by Working for the Weekend
34 min listen
#604 - This is Not Your Parents’ MBA: How have the Ross School of Business part-time MBA programs changed over the years, and what does the future hold? by Working for the Weekend
49 min listen
#306 - The Future of the Part-Time MBA: What does the future hold for part-time MBA programs? Hear some insights from Michigan Ross marketing Professor John Branch and Career Development Office Director Heather Byrne on changes wrought by the virtual environment that might last beyond the pandemic. by Working for the Weekend
51 min listen
#202 - Our Immigrant Stories: Four part-time MBA students who immigrated to the U.S. from overseas share their unique experiences and perspectives. by Working for the Weekend
31 min listen
#111 - M is for Michigan, MBA, and Motivation: How do you stay motivated in a part-time MBA program? Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow students to discuss the sometimes-elusive concept of motivation. by Working for the Weekend
42 min listen
#201 - The Final Semester: Making the Most of the Michigan Ross Part-Time MBA: When you start the Michigan Ross Weekend MBA Program, graduation might seem like a long way off. But before you know it, you’re starting your final semester. by Working for the Weekend
34 min listen
#304 - Wellness and a Part-Time MBA: How can MBA students stay focused on the important idea of wellness — physical, mental, and emotional — with so much going on in their lives? by Working for the Weekend
37 min listen
#305 - Meet the Michigan Ross Online MBA Students: What draws students to the Michigan Ross Online MBA Program, who are they, and how do they make it work? by Working for the Weekend
55 min listen
#200 - Meet the Business Expert / Baker / Beekeeper Guiding the Michigan Ross Part-Time MBA Programs: “Working for the Weekend” will pick back up in January with the launch of our second season, but in the meantime here’s a holiday treat: a one-on-one interview with Wally Hopp, associate dean for part-time MBA programs at Michigan Ross. by Working for the Weekend
41 min listen
#405 - Faculty Focus: Career Trajectories: Michigan Ross faculty members have some amazing career journeys of their own. Meet two Ross professors and hear their fascinating stories. by Working for the Weekend
47 min listen
#207 - Moving Up and Moving On: Reflecting on Lessons Learned As We Transition: As the school year comes to a close at Michigan Ross, what are some enduring take-aways from the Weekend MBA Program? by Working for the Weekend
37 min listen
#204 - Student Debt: Tips, Tricks, and Survival Strategies: Debt doesn’t have to be a four-letter word. It can be a tool to achieve your educational goals. by Working for the Weekend
35 min listen
#110 - Atypical Paths to an Atypical Program: Nontraditional Careers and the Part-Time MBA: Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss taking a somewhat “nontraditional” path to a part-time MBA program. by Working for the Weekend
36 min listen
#203 - The Michigan Ross Online MBA: A Chat with Some Pioneering Students: Last fall, Michigan Ross became the first top-ranked business school to offer a primarily online MBA program. So how’s it working out? by Working for the Weekend
48 min listen
#301 - Part-Time MBA Insights from the New Working for the Weekend Team: Get to know and hear some advice from the new team hosting the podcast this year, a mix of first-year and second-year Weekend and Online MBA students. by Working for the Weekend
30 min listen
#504 - DEI Is a Journey: Host Leslie speaks to two part-time MBA students and the Michigan Ross director of diversity and inclusion on how the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion play out in the Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs. by Working for the Weekend
25 min listen
#408 - Reflecting on the Year: The full WFW team reflects on their experiences over the past year with school, podcasting, and life in general. by Working for the Weekend
36 min listen
#302 - What It's Like to Pursue a Part-Time MBA in a Pandemic: Three part-time MBA students at MIchigan Ross discuss how they’re coping with changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. by Working for the Weekend
32 min listen
#512 - Making Connections and Moving On: Members of this year’s Working for the Weekend podcast team reflect on things they’ve learned and experienced over the past year, and they look ahead to the future. by Working for the Weekend
33 min listen
#407 - Recruiting Virtually: Host Garrett talks with a panel of fellow part-time MBA students about the experience of recruiting in a virtual world. by Working for the Weekend
40 min listen

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#708 – Chile Residency: WMBA Journeys by Working for the Weekend
47 min listen
#707 – Alumni Spotlight: A Conversation with Student Ambassadors by Working for the Weekend
41 min listen
#706 – Career Navigation: Ross Career Development Office Insights by Working for the Weekend
40 min listen
#705 – Faculty Spotlight: A Conversation with Ari Shwayder and John Branch by Working for the Weekend
51 min listen
Introducing: Down to Business With Dean Sharon Matusik by Working for the Weekend
4 min listen
#704 – Part-Time MBA Leadership: A Conversation with S. Sriram & Lizette Korn by Working for the Weekend
26 min listen
#703 – DEI Case Competition by Working for the Weekend
35 min listen
Weekend MBA Recruiting Journeys by Working for the Weekend
21 min listen
Meet the ’23/24 Team! by Working for the Weekend
19 min listen
#605 - ROI ofYour MBA: What’s the real-world return on investment of a top-tier MBA? by Working for the Weekend
40 min listen
#604 - This is Not Your Parents’ MBA: How have the Ross School of Business part-time MBA programs changed over the years, and what does the future hold? by Working for the Weekend
49 min listen
#603 - Which Part-Time MBA Format is Right for Me?: What makes more sense for you – an in-person, weekend MBA program, or a fully online option? by Working for the Weekend
41 min listen
#602 - What’s the Value of an MBA?: Our panel takes up a very basic question: Why get an MBA? by Working for the Weekend
27 min listen
#601 - Meet the Team: Meet the new team hosting the podcast this year, a mix of first-year and second-year part-time MBA students. by Working for the Weekend
38 min listen
#512 - Making Connections and Moving On: Members of this year’s Working for the Weekend podcast team reflect on things they’ve learned and experienced over the past year, and they look ahead to the future. by Working for the Weekend
33 min listen
#511 - Applying MBA Learnings on the Job: A panel of current students discuss how getting your MBA while working puts you in a unique position of being able to apply class lessons on the job immediately. by Working for the Weekend
28 min listen
#510 - Alumni Connections: They're back! Former WftW hosts Mawa and Suraj chat with current host Sneha about life after a Michigan Ross part-time MBA. by Working for the Weekend
39 min listen
#509 - Nontraditional Backgrounds and a Part-Time MBA: Host Matt speaks to a panel of current part-time MBA students at Michigan Ross from nonbusiness backgrounds who are leveraging their MBA education to reach their goals. by Working for the Weekend
45 min listen
#508 - Connecting with Your Inner Leader: Host Leslie speaks to two Michigan Ross faculty members about their journeys to becoming expert coaches and teachers in the field of leadership by Working for the Weekend
45 min listen
#507 - The Importance of Part-Time MBA Councils: Host Matt speaks to the presidents of the Weekend MBA Council and Online MBA Council to learn about the critical roles played by these student-run organizations. by Working for the Weekend
34 min listen
#506 - A Day in the Real Life of a Part-Time MBA Student: Host Dave speaks to four fellow part-time MBA students about what their lives are really like as they balance work, home life, and going to school at Michigan Ross. by Working for the Weekend
26 min listen
#505 - Extracurriculars and the Part-Time MBA: Host Sneha speaks to three fellow part-time MBA students about their experiences with extracurricular activities at Michigan Ross. by Working for the Weekend
21 min listen
#504 - DEI Is a Journey: Host Leslie speaks to two part-time MBA students and the Michigan Ross director of diversity and inclusion on how the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion play out in the Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs. by Working for the Weekend
25 min listen
#503 - Inside the MBA Application Process: Host Matt speaks to an Online MBA student and a Michigan Ross career coach for an inside look at the application process for a part-time MBA program, including the lowdown on our innovative new Quant Readiness Course, which can take the place of the GRE/GMAT. by Working for the Weekend
41 min listen
#502 - An Introvert's Guide to Networking: Host Sneha speaks to an Online MBA student and a Michigan Ross career coach for a different take on the challenges and opportunities of networking. by Working for the Weekend
28 min listen
#501 - Meet the "Working for the Weekend" Team: Meet the new team hosting the podcast this year, a mix of first-year and second-year Weekend and Online MBA students. by Working for the Weekend
26 min listen
#408 - Reflecting on the Year: The full WFW team reflects on their experiences over the past year with school, podcasting, and life in general. by Working for the Weekend
36 min listen
#407 - Recruiting Virtually: Host Garrett talks with a panel of fellow part-time MBA students about the experience of recruiting in a virtual world. by Working for the Weekend
40 min listen
#406 - A Day in the Life of Part-Time MBA Alumni: Suraj sits down for virtual chats with two recent alumni of the part-time MBA programs at Michigan Ross who share their perspectives on B-school and careers. by Working for the Weekend
47 min listen
#405 - Faculty Focus: Career Trajectories: Michigan Ross faculty members have some amazing career journeys of their own. Meet two Ross professors and hear their fascinating stories. by Working for the Weekend
47 min listen

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