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

Video | What Is MBA Experiential Learning?

Ever wondered what is MBA experiential learning? We caught up with the MBA program director at Tsinghua University to find out about the case method

7 November, 2022
VIDEO | 5 Secrets To Starting An MBA Career In China

Interested in launching a global career in China? Find out how two Tsinghua University MBA alums launched successful MBA jobs in China

7 November, 2022
CPA vs MBA: Why Not Both?

Struggling to decide between a CPA vs MBA? From enhanced business knowledge to accessing top careers at EY—find out the benefits of studying a CPA and MBA dual degree

3 November, 2022
McKinsey Career Path | 3 Ways Business School Can Help You Land A Top Consulting Career

Many MBAs dream of launching into consulting at a Big Three firm. Here are 3 ways business school can help you find success in your McKinsey career path

2 November, 2022
What Are The Benefits Of A Global MBA?

A global MBA can provide you with great networking potential, access to international employers, and more—here are 4 top benefits of joining a global MBA

27 October, 2022
MBA Salaries On The Rise Among Top Business Schools Including NYU Stern & Berkeley Haas

MBA salaries at some of the world’s best business schools such as NYU Stern and Berkeley Haas are on the rise despite declining application figures

25 October, 2022
Best MBA Jobs: From An MBA In Asia To A Career At Amazon In The US

Big Tech offers an exciting career path for business school grads—find out how one MBA alum used his degree to launch a tech career at Amazon in the States

18 October, 2022
4 Jobs You Could Land After A Master’s In Business Analytics

Studying a Master’s in Business Analytics can prepare you for a variety of careers in the future business world. Here are 4 jobs you could land after a data-driven master’s

5 October, 2022
Best MBA Jobs: How I Used My MBA To Launch A Tech Career At Tencent

From an MBA in China at Tsinghua University to a tech career at Tencent—find out how one alum leveraged his business degree

4 October, 2022
Best MBA Jobs: How My MBA Helped Me Switch From A Career At IBM To Manager At World-Leading Brewery

Switching from a finance IBM career to a manager at Grupo Modelo has been an exciting journey for one Mexico MBA grad

4 October, 2022