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

How Can Sustainable Finance Combat Climate Change?

From investing in cleantech to renewable energy funding, find out why sustainable finance is vital in the fight against climate change

28 January, 2022
Is GPA Important In MBA Admissions?

What is a good GPA? What are the GPA requirements for an MBA? We ask MBA admissions directors if getting a strong GPA is important

25 January, 2022
Taco Bell Business School Launches Fast (Food) Track To Restaurant Ownership

Taco Bell is helping its employees lead the restaurant business, offering a fast-paced business school program for budding franchisees

20 January, 2022
What Is The Future For Digital Currencies In Asia?

Technological change in Asia is happening at a rapid rate. But how is the region embracing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of digital currencies?

18 January, 2022
Serial Entrepreneur Uses MBA To Launch Businesses Across Africa And Asia

Awal Suddeeq has had the itch for entrepreneurship since a young age. Now, the serial entrepreneur is using an MBA to grow businesses across Africa and Asia

7 January, 2022
5 Key Benefits Of Studying Abroad

Considering a master’s degree abroad? From internships at Vogue and Chanel to learning about Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, find out the career benefits of studying abroad

6 January, 2022
10 Top MBA Jobs At Amazon

Dreaming of a career at one of the world’s biggest technology companies? Here are 10 top MBA jobs at Amazon

24 December, 2021
Why The GMAT Is Still Favored By Business Schools

While some business schools are offering GMAT waivers, even they say submitting a competitive GMAT score will help your MBA application

11 December, 2021
Consultant Turns ESG Leader After MBA In Southeast Asia

Mathias Varming’s Asia School of Business MBA has armed him with the business and managerial skills to combat climate change within the oil and gas sector in Malaysia

3 December, 2021
UC Riverside MBAs Are Landing Top Jobs At Disney & Amazon—Here’s How

Ranked first for social mobility in the US, the University of California, Riverside is helping underrepresented MBAs land jobs at top firms like Disney and Amazon

1 December, 2021