Shannon Cook

Shannon Cook is a Writer for BusinessBecause and GMAC Media. She is responsible for writing and managing sponsored and non-sponsored editorial content relating to the business school journey, as well as covering the latest business news trends. She also heads up the video series, building brand awareness of BusinessBecause across social media channels and the website.

Shannon earned a BA in English Literature with Legal Studies from the University of Sussex and an MA in International Journalism from the University of Leeds. She is also a 2024 Fellow (mentee) of the John Schofield Trust.

Shannon's Recent Articles

3 Ways An Executive MBA Makes You A Better Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is about strategic risk-taking, innovation, and having good business knowledge—skills you’ll learn through an Executive MBA

10 August, 2021
Best MBA Jobs: Volkswagen Product Owner

Sandeep Patil is a product owner at Volkswagen. He reveals what the interview process at Volkswagen is like, what the company looks for, and how an MBA helped him land his Volkswagen job

3 August, 2021
How Can Sustainable Marketing Help Fight Overconsumption?

By encouraging overconsumption, advertisements contribute to climate change. So, how can sustainable marketing be used to urge consumers to buy less and be more responsible?

30 July, 2021
Reasons You Should Study An Online Master in Management

Remote business diplomas are gaining traction in a digital world. Here are four key reasons you should pursue an online Master in Management

29 July, 2021
5 Skills You’ll Gain From A Master In Management

What skills do you need to thrive in business? Here are five skills you’ll develop during a Master in Management

13 July, 2021
What Is Innovation In Business & How Can You Master It?

Innovation is a word you’ll hear a lot in the business world. But what is innovation in business? And how can you master it?

9 July, 2021
NYU Notable Alumni | 10 Famous MBAs From NYU Stern

Which famous MBAs went to NYU Stern? NYU's notable alumni include world record-breaking mountaineers, pharma frontrunners, and CEOs of top finance firms

8 July, 2021
How To Get Promoted At Work

From the leadership skills that will help you stand out to tips on asking for a job promotion, find out what you need to do to get promoted at work

28 June, 2021
5 Successful Shark Tank Entrepreneurs With MBAs

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs from US TV show Shark Tank are MBA graduates

25 June, 2021
Nigerian MBA Triple Jumps Into Real Estate Career In Thailand

The career ‘triple jump’—changing role, sector, and location—is an impressive feat. Oludare Oluwajuyitan tells us how his MBA helped him make this career leap

25 June, 2021