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

Why Is Learning Business Innovation So Important? 4 Key Reasons
Understanding business innovation could help you drive organizational change or even launch a disruptive startup of your own
February 3, 2022 10:00
Is A Four-Day Work Week Good For Business?
From Japan and Iceland to the UK, pilot schemes across the globe are testing the effectiveness of the four-day work week, but is it good for business? We ask the business school experts
February 3, 2022 10:00
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
January 28, 2022 10:00
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
January 25, 2022 10:00
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
January 20, 2022 17:33
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?
January 18, 2022 09:00
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
January 7, 2022 09:00
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
January 6, 2022 10:00
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
December 24, 2021 10:00
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
December 11, 2021 10:00