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

What Are The Key Characteristics Of An Entrepreneur?

What makes a successful entrepreneurial mindset? We spoke to entrepreneurship experts to find out

18 June, 2024
5 Steps To Enhance Your Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills

Becoming a strong entrepreneurial leader is important for both leading a company and owning a company—here are five simple steps to embrace your leadership skills

13 June, 2024
Why Is Sustainable Fashion Important?

The fashion industry is one of the world’s largest polluters—as part of our long-read Insights, we spoke to an expert in sustainable fashion to find out more about the problem

6 June, 2024
Wharton Launches New AI Initiative In First B-School Collaboration With OpenAI

The M7 business school is partnering with the creators of ChatGPT to invest in AI driven classroom teaching

5 June, 2024
5 Global Career Experiences You'll Gain From An MBA In China

Find out why students looking for global business exposure should look to MBA programs in China

31 May, 2024
How An International MBA Sparked A Move To A New Role At HBL Bank

Aneela Khan has taken a very different career path at HBL Bank Pakistan following her International MBA in China

30 May, 2024
How A Global MBA Helped Me Transition To A Career At FTI Consulting

Angel Cheng has carved out a truly global career—using the skills gained from an MBA in China to move into consulting in the US

29 May, 2024
5 Ways An MBA Could Help You Pursue Business Entrepreneurship

Interested in becoming a business entrepreneur? Here are five ways an MBA could help you achieve your startup dreams

23 May, 2024
10 Reasons Why The US Is The Best Place For Your MBA

US MBA programs are among the world’s most popular for business school students, but what makes the US such a great place to study your MBA?

21 May, 2024
What Is Green Finance And Why Should Companies Invest In Sustainable Finance?

Green finance is necessary to fight against climate change, but what is green finance? Why should companies care about sustainable finance?

30 April, 2024