I received the early round interview invitation and will have an interview with Ariel Navarro 28th this month in HK. it will be much better if I know more about KFBS program before the interview. do you mind my asking you several questions to get some insider information?
1. I know that KFBS has the Leadership Initiatives after new Dean came. can you share with me some events / new concept about the leadership development program currently undertaken?
2. KFBS has renowned International program such as the Global Immersion Electives, what's your feeling about the international aspect of your MBA experience in KFBS? are there any other international course setting appealing to you?
3. as a KFBS MBA students, what do you (and your schoolmates) feel the most proud of?
这是Jay的回复...
Glad to know you’ll be interviewing for the full time MBA program at Kenan-Flagler. I put my answers to your questions below.
1. I know that KFBS has the Leadership Initiatives after new Dean came. can you share with me some events / new concept about the leadership development program currently undertaken?
There are lots of things going on related to leadership initiatives at Kenan-Flagler, including presentations by senior execs from well known companies talking about their lessons throughout their careers, managerial simulations, mentoring with leadership coaches, etc. You earn points from different sessions and 10 points earn you a leadership credit which is required for your graduation. Also, during your second year, you have the option to take a leadership immersion course when you’ll have the opportunity to practice your leadership skills in some real world settings.
2. KFBS has renowned International program such as the Global Immersion Electives, what's your feeling about the international aspect of your MBA experience in KFBS? are there any other international course setting appealing to you?
There are lots of international programs offered at Kenan-Flagler, including Global Immersion Electives (GIE), Global Business Projects (GBP), Working Languages, Doing Business in (Country), etc., in additional to short term and long term exchange programs to partner schools around the world. I did a GBP to China during my first year and it was a great experience for me. Not only did I have the chance to apply what I learned in classes to a real world consulting project, I also had a better understanding of the business environment in China through working on this project since I’ve been virtually away from China for quite a long time.
3. as a KFBS MBA students, what do you (and your schoolmates) feel the most proud of?
UNC Kenan-Flagler has a relatively small student body, which means each student gets more attention from faculty members and other students. All the faculty members are really great, and they are accessible to students when students need them for whatever topics they are interested in. The cutting-edge learning facilities here are also among the best in the country. In short, I think it’s the people and culture here that really make a difference.
In terms of general advice for your upcoming interview, I would say be very familiar with what you wrote in your essays (such as why MBA, why Kenan-Flagler, what you can contribute to the school, what your short term and long term career goals are, etc.). Also think of your experience so far, where you showed your leadership, what were some of the challenges for you and how you addressed them. I think these are all common questions, nothing really special. So be relaxed, and be yourself. Hope this helps, and feel free to let me know if you have any other specific questions.
