From a possible comeback for an MBA-starved Wall Street to the vocal disapproval of one Harvard Business School student, as well as the announcement of the top MBA program in Europe, let’s dig in to recent MBA news!
For decades, MBA graduates of a certain caliber had only Wall Street in their sights. The idea of starting their post-graduate careers anywhere else was simply anathema. Increasingly, however, the financial district of lower Manhattan is losing its luster—something that probably dates back to the economic crisis of 2008. Even though Wall Street itself has recovered magnificently, it’s no longer attracting young MBA blood in droves—a damaged reputation and flat salaries took care of that. But is a comeback ahead? (Poets & Quants)
One international student at Harvard Business School (HBS) is charging other students from his home country who also attend this top MBA program with prioritizing the party life while viewing their MBA education as nothing but a “two-year vacation.” He voiced his concern anonymously in Harvard Business School’s student newspaper, The Harbus. Sounds like this guy didn’t’ come to Harvard to make friends, so at least he’s not likely to be disappointed. (Poets & Quants)
Craving another business school rankings list? If attending a top MBA program in England sounds like your cup of tea, you’ll want to know that London Business School tops the list of best European business schools. This is the first time London Business School has climbed up there since 2005. (The Financial Times)
Part of the process of getting into a top MBA program is selling yourself and convincing the business school that you are good fit. Don’t forget that, if you bring the right GPA and GMAT test scores to the table, business schools will also sell themselves to you. Here’s a great list of some do’s and don’ts as you consider your strategy. (U.S. News & World Report)
You can bounce back from almost anything…even business school rejection. Sure it bruises the ego and changes your plans, but there are ways to recover and still thrive. (Forbes)
This liberal arts graduate says that her MBA education taught her how to “hustle” and learn about the rigors of today’s workplace. That’s right. Liberal arts. As you probably know, business schools don’t exclusively look for those with a finance or economics background. They value diversity. (The Financial Post)
When American business schools need new leaders, they look no further than the newest cohort of MBA graduates. U.S. business schools have become incubators in this area. (BusinessBecause)
Great story. Some MBA students at Michigan State University’s business school are helping local nonprofits around the state overcome their unique challenges. These students contributed to organizations that focus on stamping out hunger and helping the homeless. (The Lansing State Journal)
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