Articles about Harvard

The Rise of Dual-Degree MBA Programs

Jul 20, 2023

Students can combine an MBA with a degree in another complementary discipline, such as engineering, law or medicine

When is The Right Time to Apply to MBA Programs?

Jun 14, 2023

The 2023-24 MBA application season is already underway, and prospective students have plenty of considerations for submitting a strong business school application

Securing a Place on a Deferred MBA Admission Program

Feb 08, 2023

Unlike the traditional MBA route, these programs enable undergraduates to secure a place at a top school before entering the workforce

Why an MBA is a ‘Safe Harbor’ in a Recession

Jan 30, 2023

The current decrease in demand means the competition for a place at business school is relatively lower, but the effect could be short-lived

MBA Programs Edge Closer to Gender Parity

Jan 18, 2023

Despite the global downturn in MBA demand, business schools are helping a higher number of women change their career trajectories and earning power

Negotiating an MBA Merit Scholarship Award with Admissions Consultant Karen Marks

May 03, 2022

Karen Marks explains how to boost your chances of securing a merit-based award

Harvard’s Case Studies Retain Their Luster in MBAs

Dec 01, 2021

Despite coming under fire, the case method allows business schools to stay relevant and justify their hype

MBA Students are Barnstorming the Space Industry

Aug 24, 2021

Fast-growing startups need management expertise as rocket science blasts its way onto the MBA syllabus and professors stake out territory

MBA Programs Meld Medicine with Management

Feb 24, 2021

The coronavirus crisis in healthcare has driven fresh student interest in courses and careers at the intersection of medicine and business

Business Schools Team up with Law Schools to offer Dual Degrees

Sep 08, 2020

A joint JD/MBA degree can give students a competitive advantage in the job market

Are Astronomical MBA Tuition Fees Coming Back Down to Earth?

Aug 18, 2020

After years of inflation-busting tuition fee increases, elite business schools are finding ways to curb the substantial cost of a full-time MBA

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 Application Declines are Good News for Applicants

Jan 20, 2020

Rocketing acceptance rates, scholarship money and starting salaries for graduates have made it a buyer’s market for MBA degrees

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

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?