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In MBA news, Ross School of Business is helping out Detroit Public Schools … free of charge.
From a strong MBA job market in real estate, to business schools with the best career services, to an awesome infographic from U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 MBA rankings, let’s dig into the latest headlines in MBA news. Please leave your comments below…we know aspiring business students aren’t afraid to voice their opinions—just pretend it’s your boardroom.
An MBA’s market in real estate
As the real estate market continues to gain strength after the financial downturn in 2008, global real estate firms are looking to top-ranked business schools like Wharton, Cornell Johnson, and the UK’s Henley Business School for fresh talent. Job opportunities in this area grew by 23% in 2014. What a difference a couple of years can make. (BusinessBecause)
Cream of the career services crop
No business student should be a stranger to the career services office. The folks there (at least the ones doing their jobs well) will become instrumental in landing job interviews upon graduation and in securing internships along the way. The Economist recently put together a list showcasing which global business schools boast the best career services departments. Topping the list is the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad. At second place is Chicago Booth. (Poets & Quants)
MBA rankings infographic
Rankings have been at the forefront of MBA news for the last few months. If you still haven’t had your fill of the MBA rankings fever, U.S. News & World Report offers a cool infographic examining some key findings from its 2016 scorecard of leading business schools. It’s easy to read and understand—no Integrated Reasoning skills required. One surprising fact you’ll learn: A Harvard Business School education will cost you three times the amount of an MBA from Brigham Young University’s Marriott. (U.S. News & World Report)
MBA or CFA?
If you want to secure a top position in investment banking, it’s best to forgo a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and earn your MBA instead. A new study finds that many more directors at banks worldwide have a business school degree than a CFA. One thing to keep in mind, however: Going for your CFA will cost about $3,000. Your MBA education, on the other hand, can cost well over $100,000. (Bloomberg Businessweek)
Ross to the rescue
On the philanthropic side of MBA news this week, international experts at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business are partnering with Detroit’s public schools in a restructuring effort aimed at helping turn around the district’s financial troubles. Best of all, the elite business school is offering its services free of charge. (The Detroit News)
Big jobs for Big Data
The head of MBA careers at one of Australia’s leading programs, the University of Western Australia Business School, says that demand for Big Data managers is increasing as more companies recognize the benefits of understanding analytics to drive business and make sound decisions. “Technology is radically altering the employment picture,” says another expert. (BusinessBecause)
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