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

From France To China—How I Built A Global Career In Investment After My MBA

Discover the inspiring journey of a French Tsinghua Global MBA graduate who built a successful international career

2 January, 2025
Why Is The E-Commerce Market Booming In China?

Influencer factories, ‘key opinion leaders’ and livestream shopping—welcome to the world of e-commerce. Find out about this multi-billion sector in China, and why MBAs need to know more

13 December, 2024
Webinar | How The ASU MBA Can Drive Your Career And Company Connections

Find out how an MBA from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business can prepare you for career success

8 November, 2024
Duke, Kellogg And EDHEC Among Top Schools Attracting More Women MBAs In 2024

A number of leading Forté Foundation business schools achieved record women MBA representation by reaching or surpassing gender parity this year

31 October, 2024
Stanford MBA Interview Questions: What To Expect And How To Prepare

Securing a place on the Stanford MBA will require navigating the school’s tricky interview process. Find out everything you need to know about Stanford interview questions and how to prepare

29 October, 2024
Tsinghua MBA Overview | Rankings, Requirements & Class Profile

Find out everything you need to know about the Tsinghua Global MBA, including QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, admission requirements, and class profile

22 October, 2024
What Makes Celebrity Endorsements Effective?

From Charli XCX to Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift—celebrity endorsements have been a hallmark of the 2024 US election. What are the secrets of success behind such star-studded endorsements?

17 October, 2024
Webinar | Sustainability: The Trend Dominating Business

Interested in a career in sustainability? Watch our webinar to discover the green skills you need to stand out

11 October, 2024
Amazon Career: How My Master’s Degree Is Shaping My Career As A Data Analyst

Neel Modha has risen through the ranks in his career at Amazon—here’s how a Master of IT in Business helped him get there

3 October, 2024
Webinar | Business Masters: The Top Skills You'll Gain

Find out the top skills you could gain from studying a business master's degree at ISBR Business School in India

27 September, 2024