Articles about Harvard

Gender Equality in MBAs

Apr 03, 2017

Women have traditionally been under-represented in MBA programs—but that seems to be changing

After the MBA: How to Break Into Private Equity

Feb 21, 2017

It’s notoriously difficult to get a foothold in the cloistered private equity world, but with a dedicated career track and well-researched options, MBA graduates can be well on their way to a job in the sector.

MBA Admissions: How to Improve Your GMAT Score

Jan 20, 2017

The GMAT isn’t the make-or-break factor for getting into a top-choice business school, but a high score always puts the shine on an application. The test can be grueling, however; here are some pointers and insight for how to get an upper hand on the standardized exam.

MBA Rankings: What You Need to Know

Sep 06, 2016

How different rankings work and what they can tell you about business schools and MBA programs

MBA Applications: What to do About Low Work Experience

Jan 12, 2016

Business schools don't like to admit students with less than two years of experience--but they will if a candidate really shines.

The “Green” MBA: When Sustainability Becomes Mainstream

Nov 09, 2015

Concepts like sustainable business, corporate social responsibility and environmentalism, once relegated to the status of electives, have become mainstays of many MBA programs.

The Endless Possibilities of a Post-MBA Career in Consulting

Oct 13, 2015

MBA students who pursue a career in consulting will find the business world open to them—but it's a competitive road to get there.

MBA Applicant Profile: Luis David Sena

Sep 01, 2015

Sena, who’s from the Dominican Republic and has experience in the public sector, wants to apply to top-tier schools like Harvard and Stanford. Three MBA admissions consultants analyze his chances

MBA Programs in Boston: Business in the Cradle of the American Revolution

Apr 07, 2015

Boston’s strong industries are a major draw for MBAs in the area. But is the high cost of living worth it?

Post-MBA Careers in Management Consulting

Jun 02, 2014

Get some tips from somebody who used an MBA to get a job with a top-three strategy consulting firm

More than Profit: Can an MBA Program Help Make a Difference?

Mar 10, 2014

How a growing number of MBA programs are preparing people to work in non-profits and other mission-driven organizations

MBA Programs in Pharmaceuticals: Beyond the Lab

Aug 20, 2013

How MBA programs can help students tap into a wide range of roles in both big and small pharma firms

A Change of Place: MBA Programs for the Internationally Mobile

Jun 20, 2013

How you can use an MBA to land a job in another country

MBA Rankings: Finding the Best Business Schools

Jul 24, 2012

From the FT to Businessweek, we discuss the importance of rankings and how they work

From the Boardroom to the Dinner Table: MBAs and the Family Business

Mar 21, 2012

How business school can help students meet the unique challenges of family enterprises