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

Webinar | Studying Abroad: How To Thrive As An International MBA Student

Studying abroad in a new country can be daunting—watch our latest webinar to find out how to succeed as an international MBA student

28 March, 2025
VIDEO | MBA Summer Internships: What I Learned

Landing an MBA summer internship at a top company is every business school student's dream—watch our video to hear about MBA internships at McKinsey, ABG, and Britannia

24 March, 2025
VIDEO | Our Favorite Professors At This MBA In India

Find out what it's like to learn from global MBA professors at BITS School of Management

24 March, 2025
IE Online MBA Review | Cost, Requirements & Class Profile

Find out everything you need to know about the IE Online MBA, including admission requirements, class profile, and how much the program costs

21 March, 2025
Here’s What I’ve Learned From Studying An MBA In China

From delving into case studies to building a strong network—find out what Abbas Khan has learned from studying an MBA in China

11 March, 2025
3 Ways An Executive MBA Can Empower Women In Business

Executive MBA programs can help women in business become more impactful senior leaders at the C-suite level—here’s how

7 March, 2025
3 Key Tips For Women Starting Business School In 2025

This International Women’s Day, we spoke with female business leaders and MBA graduates from Chicago Booth and Stanford to hear their top strategies for success

6 March, 2025
Is Technology A Good Career Path?

It’s one of the most popular industries for ambitious business school grads but is technology a good career path? We break down technology careers, high paying tech jobs, and more

5 March, 2025
VIDEO | 4 Experiences I Gained At Bocconi University

We spoke to a Bocconi University graduate about their experience studying at a top university in Italy

24 February, 2025
VIDEO | From Italy To USA—How We Launched Global Careers

Watch our video featuring two successful Bocconi University graduates about how they launched global careers in the US

24 February, 2025