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

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
October 4, 2022 10:00
Is Investment A Good Career Path?
Wondering whether investment is a good career path? Find out more from two successful investment professionals
September 21, 2022 09:00
How Competitive Is The 2022-2023 MBA Admissions Cycle?
Looking to find out your odds of getting into top MBA programs? We spoke to business school experts to find out more about the upcoming MBA admissions cycle
September 15, 2022 15:00
How To Negotiate Your MBA Salary | 5 Tips From Professors And Students
If negotiating your MBA salary is high on your agenda, here are five tips from top professors and students
September 1, 2022 10:00
How To Land An MBA Consulting Career | 4 Key Tips
Wondering how to land an MBA consulting career? Here are 4 key tips to kick-start your career journey
August 9, 2022 10:00
5 Top Entrepreneurial Skills You’ll Learn During An MBA
From data skills to risk-taking—find out the top 5 entrepreneurial skills you’ll learn in an MBA
July 19, 2022 10:00
Webinar | What’s The Value Of A Master In Finance?
Hear from staff and alumni from the HKUST-NYU Stern MS in Global Finance about the value of a master in finance
July 15, 2022 00:00
5 Career Benefits Of MBA Sustainability Projects
Participating in MBA sustainability projects can equip you with the right skills to thrive across a variety of exciting careers
June 10, 2022 10:00
Financial Engineering Jobs: 5 Skills Employers Want Today
From understanding data to sharpened communication skills, find out what skills you need to land jobs in financial engineering and how a specialized master’s degree can help
June 7, 2022 10:00
What Is The Gig Economy? Jobs, Apps & Platforms Explained
Gig economy companies like Uber, Deliveroo, and Airbnb have made purchasing products and services quicker and simpler. But what is the gig economy?
June 1, 2022 10:00