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 Is Innovation In Business & How Can You Master It?
Innovation is a word you’ll hear a lot in the business world. But what is innovation in business? And how can you master it?
July 9, 2021 10:00
NYU Notable Alumni | 10 Famous MBAs From NYU Stern
Which famous MBAs went to NYU Stern? NYU's notable alumni include world record-breaking mountaineers, pharma frontrunners, and CEOs of top finance firms
July 8, 2021 10:00
How To Get Promoted At Work
From the leadership skills that will help you stand out to tips on asking for a job promotion, find out what you need to do to get promoted at work
June 28, 2021 10:00
5 Successful Shark Tank Entrepreneurs With MBAs
Some of the most successful entrepreneurs from US TV show Shark Tank are MBA graduates
June 25, 2021 10:00
Nigerian MBA Triple Jumps Into Real Estate Career In Thailand
The career ‘triple jump’—changing role, sector, and location—is an impressive feat. Oludare Oluwajuyitan tells us how his MBA helped him make this career leap
June 25, 2021 09:00
3 Benefits Of Working At A Startup
The experiences MBAs will gain from working for an exciting new venture are unparalleled. Here are three benefits of working at a startup
June 4, 2021 10:00
My MBA + MIT Master’s Made Me A Senior Program Manager At Amazon
Ponce Samaniego used his Asia School of Business MBA to land a fellowship at MIT and a senior program manager job at Amazon
May 28, 2021 09:00
The Rise Of TikTok Entrepreneurs: How Useful Is Their Business Advice?
There’s a growing surge of TikTok entrepreneurs turning to the popular mobile app to deliver fun and accessible business tips. But how useful is their advice?
May 27, 2021 18:00
Why Is Strategic Management Important?
If you can lead and think strategically, you’ll reap success in a changing business world. Find out why strategic management is important
May 21, 2021 10:00
3 Virtual Networking Skills You’ll Learn During An Online MBA
An Online MBA can help you build that all-important professional network. Here’s three virtual networking skills you’ll learn with a distance learning MBA
May 20, 2021 10:00