Top Programs in Technology

This article is part of the “2020 Ranking of MBA Development Programs”. At the time of this writing, our Development Program Directory has 535 programs, with this article focusing on the top ten!
The top three spots in the technology industry in this year's rankings are Amazon Pathways Operations Manager, Microsoft Aspire Experience and Emerson Europe Rotational MBA Program, taking first, second and third place respectively. The largest jump of the year is the Microsoft Aspire Experience which moved up from eleventh place last year to take the second spot, and almost beat out Pathways Operations Manager for first place.
While many large tech firms made our list this year, only Amazon and Emerson have multiple programs in the Top 10, with three and two respectively. It is also interesting to note, that out of the top programs, only two of them are internships, offered by Google and Amazon, while the rest are all full-time programs.
One thing which most of the Top 10 have in common, however, is that they are all, for the most part, relatively broad in what they offer for the program. With the exception of Honeywell, which focuses on Supply Chain, all the programs in our Top 10 this year are general Leadership Programs, or some form of Rotational Program. With more professionals moving into the Technology industry, there will be more people looking to get their foot in the door, and looking for that first real experience to help really jumpstart their career. With this in mind, it makes sense that more people would be drawn to opportunities which offer them a broader entry into the industry.
TOP PROGRAMS IN TECHNOLOGY
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The Pathways Leadership Program is a five year program designed to fast-track your leadership capabilities and career within Customer Fulfillment & Operations. For over 10 years, the Amazon Pathways program has attracted innovative, talented individuals who are now highly influential senior leaders across Amazon's global network. As a Pathways, you will begin as a frontline Area Manager in one of...

We believe that work is a place for exploration, creativity, innovation and professional growth. As a full-time university hire at Microsoft, you will learn from the finest in the business and experience an inspiring world-class program. Microsoft Aspire Experience is an onboarding experience, designed to equip, develop and empower those who join Microsoft after graduating from undergraduate school and MBA programs...

In addition to an individualized career path, participants in this program work with mentors and participate in a program designed to grow their leadership potential. Participation in the program puts these employees on a fast track to leadership positions within our company. Every year, we interview around 200 MBA candidates and recent MBA degree recipients from the top-ranked European business schools to identify and recruit individuals with top leadership potential...

The Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP) is a key pipeline program designed to set MBA hires on the path to retail leadership. RLDs rotate through two different retail functions including vendor management, instock management, marketing management, category merchant management, or retail product management. These rotations are typically in two distinct...

Google invites you to join us for a unique summer experience in a 10-13 weeks paid internship for first-year MBA students. Our MBA interns work on projects handling some of the most cutting-edge business challenges in the tech industry. Our graduate interns have joined us in areas across the business, such as Marketing, Advertising Sales and Operations, Finance, Cloud and more...

This 12-month program is sponsored by the office of the CEO, and will provide you world-class hands-on development opportunities, executive sponsorship and exposure, as well as international experience to enable you to excel in your long-term career at SAP. You will choose from rotations that will allow you to discover opportunities for and influence change across business areas and flexibility...

The Honeywell Integrated Supply Chain Professional Accelerated Career Entry program (ISC PACE) offers future leaders the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and hands on experience in many aspects of Supply Chain functions. ISC PACE is a rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level management talent and provide a foundation for future...

We interview more than 400 MBA candidates and recent MBA degree recipients every year in the United States with the goal of finding high-potential people who have the experience, skills and enthusiasm to work in our results-oriented company.We offer full-time paid positions and paid summer internships to a select group of MBA candidates. Participation in the program puts these employees on a fast track to leadership positions…

Learn and grow as you explore the art of leadership at the Apple Store. You’ll master Apple's retail business inside and out through training, hands-on experience and mentorship. As part of a team, you’ll learn through collaboration with those around you. As an individual, you’ll further your personal development by making a real impact on the success of your store. If you’re a natural leader, the Apple Store Leader Program is your opportunity...

Internship opportunities available in the following job families:
Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP):
The Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP) is a key pipeline program designed to set MBA hires on the path to retail leadership. RLDs rotate through two different retail functions including vendor management, instock management, marketing management, category merchant management, or retail product management. These rotations are typically in two distinct product categories with additional exposure to functional job training...
MBA-Exchange.com has thousands of students from more than 100 business schools
searching its Development Programs Directory (thanks to their schools' memberships). The analyses of the students interests allows MBA-Exchange.com to discover the trends and the most popular programs worldwide, broken down by region, industry and function in several articles.
