Posts Tagged ‘MBA’
Knewton MBA News Roundup: Wharton’s New “Look” and East Meets West at B-School
More and more business schools are revamping their curricula — not only to remain competitive with one other, but also to ensure that their students are developing the skills necessary for success in today’s changing world. Planning on getting an MBA in the near future?...
What do you want from an MBA? (Survey)
2009 saw MBAs take a lot of criticism for their role in banking failures and the economic downturn, so does the MBA need to change? What should MBAs learn? Should ethics and sustainability be part of an MBA? What’s your view? – Take a Survey You could win...
Online MBA Fair by The Economist Nov 15-16
The Economist is launching a Global Online MBA Forum on 15th and 16th November 2010 for all potential MBA candidates interested in meeting business schools, gaining practical advice, and learning about diverse MBA programmes around the world. Some of the schools exhibiting are: ● Cornell University: Johnson...
Differences between N. American and European MBAs: a guide for Europeans
US and European business schools have been competing for top MBA applicants for a long time. For US schools, one of their strongest selling points has always been the MBA rankings; a domain where they have traditionally ruled. That is, until The Financial Times gave...
MBA News Roundup: Wharton Grads, Social Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Networking
This week’s MBA roundup from Knewton highlights the improved job outlook for b-school grads as well as the growing trend of working for a social cause. Be sure to check out the admissions Q&A with University of Texas for tips on how to stand out...
From Undergrad to MBA in 5 years
For those of you out there who are still in undergrad, you may be wondering what is the best way to plan the coming years in order to improve your chances of getting into a top business school in the future. This article is...
MBA News Roundup @Knewton
Gearing up for Round 1 admissions? Here’s your weekly dose of MBA news to keep up to date with what’s going on with aspiring b-school students and people in the field. 1. 30 Under 30: The Top Young Entrepreneurs of 2010 Inc. Magazine highlights these rising business...
The MBA application: where to focus your energy
Applying to business school can require a lot more time and energy than you might initially think. Many applicants reduce the number of schools they apply to after beginning work on the applications and realizing just how much is involved with each and every...
Does an MBA Admissions Consultant need an MBA?
Last week, over a thank-you lunch with a lovely client, who got into 4 out of 5 schools to which he applied -including Harvard- his conversation turned to hiring an MBA consultant. “One of the main reasons I chose you” he explained, “was that you...
Road to Business School #4: Kaplan and Business Schools
.entry img{border:none !important} Presenting: Kaplan Video Series: Key Takeaways for MBA Admissions Video interview with Directors of Admissions at NYU (Stern), MIT (Sloan), Cornell (Johnson), Washington (Olin), Thunderbird, and Fordham GSB This is the fourth video of a Kaplan series on Business School Admissions – brought to you...