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