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Women in Business: Explore Your MBA & Master’s Opportunities
An MBA or Master’s degree can mean different things at different points in your career.
For one woman, it could be the qualification that helps her move into leadership. For another, it could provide the skills and network needed to change industries, grow a business, or take her career in a completely new direction.
But before deciding where to apply, it helps to have real conversations with the people who know these programmes best.
That is where the GMAC MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight: Women in Business comes in.
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:30PM WAT | 1:30 PM GMT, women from around the world will have the opportunity to meet admissions representatives from leading business schools, including MIT, London Business School, Yale, Oxford, Rotman, Vanderbilt, Ross, and more.
The event is free and virtual, making it an easy way to explore your options without committing to a particular school or programme.
It is also important to do a self-assessment before attending the MBA Tour.
Consider:
- Why are you considering an MBA or Master’s degree at this point in your career
- Is a career change part of your plan, or are you looking to grow in your current field and take on greater responsibilities?
- What skills, experiences, or networks do you need to take your career further?
- What kind of women do you want to learn alongside, and how important is building a strong network of women in business to you?
- What kind of business school environment would help you thrive?
You do not need to have every answer before attending. But knowing what you are looking for can help you ask better questions and identify programmes that genuinely fit your ambitions.
What can you gain from the Women in Business Tour?
This is an opportunity to go beyond researching schools online and hear directly from the people involved in admissions.
You can:
- Speak directly with admissions decision-makers from leading global business schools.
- Explore MBA and Master’s programmes and understand what makes each one different.
- Learn about resources and leadership opportunities designed to support women in business.
- Connect with women-focused networks and communities that can extend beyond the classroom.
- Get insights into the admissions process and what schools look for in prospective students.
- Discover programmes and opportunities that could align with your next career move.
The right programme is not necessarily the school with the biggest name. It is the one that fits your goals, experience, ambitions, and plans for what comes next.
Edward Consulting will be there too
As an official GMAC partner, Edward Consulting will be attending the event and connecting with women who are exploring their business school options.
And there is an opportunity to continue the conversation after the event.
The first five attendees who visit the Edward Consulting booth will receive:
- A free 20-minute post-event consultation to discuss their MBA or study abroad plans.
- 5% off Edward Consulting services if they decide to work with us.
To take advantage of this great opportunity, join us virtually in your region: