Articles

How Business Schools Are Embracing Sustainability

Nov 04, 2019

Business education is going beyond the bottom line to teach students about issues such as climate change, resource efficiency and poverty mitigation

How to Win the MBA Admissions Lottery

Oct 25, 2019

MBA applications are down at some of the top schools, but competition is still intense. How can you secure a place at your school of choice?

Plunging MBA Applications in the US is Good News for Europe

Oct 18, 2019

A bleak picture is being painted for the US two-year degree model

MBA Students are Running Real Investment Funds

Oct 11, 2019

Business schools are establishing student-led funds, with many focusing on socially-driven investments

MBA School Choice: IESE Vs. ESADE

Sep 30, 2019

You cannot make a bad choice between these two Spanish business schools, but they offer different experiences

Employer Funding for MBAs: Myth or Reality?

Sep 17, 2019

New data show that a substantial number of MBA candidates are being paid by their employers to pursue a pricey graduate business education, but are there strings attached?

Why More Startups are Hiring MBAs

Sep 09, 2019

The pay can be poor, but the opportunity for impact and growth is enormous

MBAs in Retail Management: Adapting to the E-commerce Revolution

Aug 30, 2019

The advent of online retail has kicked off a jobs boom at companies like Amazon in the US and Alibaba in China. How are business schools responding?

Why Business Schools are Melding Medical and Management Science

Aug 21, 2019

More doctors and medical students pursuing MBAs, so as to complement their clinical training and broaden their career options in a fast-changing industry

Will One Year MBAs Take Off in the US?

Aug 13, 2019

A handful of big-brand US business schools have established one-year MBAs, which are more popular in Europe. Some schools believe the MBA will have to become a more flexible degree with multiple exit points

Appetite for MBAs is on the Rise in South Africa

Aug 06, 2019

More MBA students are drawn to one of the most dynamic but difficult parts of the world

How to Survive the ‘Marathon’ MBA Course

Jul 29, 2019

Returning to the classroom after a lengthy spell in the workforce can be a daunting challenge. Loved ones, students and business schools can be a source of support

As Some MBA Programs in the US are Shuttered, What is the Future of the MBA?

Jul 22, 2019

While the full-time MBA is a shrinking market, other business school programs are booming

Should Harvard Business School’s Case Method Be Scrapped in MBAs?

Jul 15, 2019

Some schools are railing against Harvard’s cases, claiming that they are outdated and fail to represent individuals from all of society. Is there a better way to teach future business leaders?

The Importance of Soft Skills: MBA Programs Push Emotional Intelligence Courses

Jul 09, 2019

Soft skills such as empathy, building trust and influencing people are just as valuable to MBAs as calculating valuations and debt to asset ratios