Articles
MBA School Choice: Fuqua Vs. Darden
Jul 24, 2020
The rivalry between these two institutions is intense. Both are ranked highly, but they attract different intakes who study courses of different intensities
The ‘Corona Class’ of 2020 Faces a Gloomy Jobs Market
Jul 06, 2020
Amid the worst recession in several generations, some employers are cancelling or deferring offers, but there are bright spots — and an MBA can be a boon
Crowdfunding and Beyond: Novel Ways to Pay for an MBA
Jun 11, 2020
From income share agreements to the ‘bank of mom and dad’, funding pressure has forced students and startups to find creative solutions to finance MBA degrees
Your Guide to the Entire MBA Application
May 19, 2020
A winning MBA application combines several components, from interviews to tests, so due diligence is critical
Why it Could be a Good Time to Apply for an MBA
May 08, 2020
Covid-19 has forced business schools to extend admissions deadlines and waive entrance requirements, signalling a shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market
Why Sustainability Tops the Agenda for Business Schools
Apr 27, 2020
Under pressure on all fronts to move beyond ‘profits at all costs’, business schools are making sustainability part of the core MBA curriculum
Business Schools Face Unprecedented Challenges Amid Covid-19
Apr 14, 2020
With travel suspended, schools are moving classes online and enrolling fewer overseas students. Learners are demanding fee discounts and some schools are waiving entrance requirements
How to Make the Most of Your MBA Alumni Network
Apr 07, 2020
The chance to craft a large and varied professional network is a big draw for would-be MBA students looking to advance their career
Coronavirus Curbs Chinese Student Mobility, Hitting Western Business Schools
Mar 24, 2020
The deadly outbreak is a multi-billion dollar risk to western universities who rely on Chinese tuition fee income, but Chinese students are also studying at home-grown institutions, which now offer a viable alternative to overseas schools
Northern Lights: Scandinavian MBAs Come of Age
Mar 10, 2020
Business schools in the Nordics are at the forefront of teaching about responsible business and sustainability, which is drawing students from around the world
Why Emotional Intelligence is Now a Staple of MBA Admissions
Mar 02, 2020
An increasing number of ‘EQ’ tests are being added to the MBA application, to supposedly predict academic achievement and career success
How Business Education Will Change in 2020 and Beyond
Feb 27, 2020
As the MBA applications crisis shows no sign of abating, business schools are innovating with technology and focusing on sustainability – to the likely benefit of students, business and society. But will it save the MBA degree?
Why Asian Business Schools are on a Roll
Feb 20, 2020
MBA markets in Japan, Australia and India are developing in response to globalization
How to Master an MBA Personal Statement
Feb 12, 2020
Putting in the right amount of effort is critical to securing a business school place
Why MBA Students are Hungry for Courses on Food and Wine
Feb 04, 2020
A growing crop of future business leaders want to put their commercial minds to work developing sustainable production techniques that do not cost the earth