Articles
UK MBA Courses are Booming Thanks to the Apprenticeship Levy
Feb 18, 2019
Government policy could reinvigorate business schools, and spark a renaissance for British management. But critics say schools are exploiting the levy by cashing in on money some say is meant for training school-leavers
MBA School Choice: UCLA Anderson vs USC Marshall
Feb 13, 2019
Both business schools, among California's best, profit from being located in Los Angeles. But they have different student bodies, positions in rankings, alumni networks and applications
Age Just a Number as Older Candidates Flock to MBAs
Feb 11, 2019
As we live and work longer, and employment becomes more insecure because of automation, experienced professionals are coming back to business school in their late 30s
Are Management Consulting Firms Reducing their Dependence on MBAs?
Feb 06, 2019
Business schools’ and consultancies’ close ties led to the phrase “McHarvard”. But as the elite firms seek more diverse talent, the proportion of new consultants with MBAs is shrinking
Post-MBA Careers in Social Impact
Jan 09, 2019
Yes, the pay can be lower, but today’s business school students are pursuing career paths with purpose, not just for profit
Europe Enjoys a Boom in MBA Applications at America’s Expense
Jan 03, 2019
The continent’s shorter courses, cheaper fees, more international cohorts, and progressive visa rules are increasingly attractive to would-be MBAs
International MBA Students Find it Tougher to get an H-1B Visa in the US
Dec 19, 2018
Fewer US companies are willing to hire non-US MBA graduates due to the Trump administration’s more stringent visa regime. What can students do to secure employer backing?
MBA Applications: What to do When You Are Waitlisted
Dec 11, 2018
Being placed on a waitlist is stressful, but there are things to do to boost your chances of admission
MBA School Choice: NUS Vs. Nanyang
Dec 06, 2018
Singapore provides natural advantages and career opportunities, but which MBA in the city-state is right for you?
The 10 Most Popular MBA Specializations
Nov 22, 2018
Students and employers are demanding curriculum changes, but could niche knowledge become obsolete in an era of rapid change?
MBA School Choice: Oxford Saïd Vs. Cambridge Judge
Nov 12, 2018
Both are embedded in famous and prestigious universities, but admissions, culture and career outcomes differ
Do you Need a High GPA to Get Into a Top MBA?
Nov 05, 2018
A GPA below 3.5 can stymy applications to the top schools, but there are ways to offset poor college grades
MBA School Choice: Yale SOM Vs. Dartmouth Tuck
Oct 29, 2018
Urban Yale attracts a more eclectic, varied student body. Rural Tuck is a more traditional MBA course
Is Heated US Immigration Rhetoric Discouraging Overseas Students from MBA Programs?
Oct 22, 2018
Companies are hesitant to hire international workers because of fears that the visa regime may be tightened under the Donald Trump administration
Careers in Supply Chain for MBA Grads
Oct 18, 2018
A function in flux needs managers who can combine leadership with tech skills such as data analytics
