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How to Survive the ‘Marathon’ MBA Course

Jul 29, 2019

Returning to the classroom after a lengthy spell in the workforce can be a daunting challenge. Loved ones, students and business schools can be a source of support

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

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?

Data Science in MBA Programs: Rosy Job Prospects

Aug 06, 2018

Business schools are adding courses on data science at a brisk clip, with some lecturers saying that MBAs who don’t understand the subject face a disadvantage in the jobs market

MBA Careers in Finance: Where Are the Opportunities?

Mar 28, 2018

The doors are open to MBAs in finance, including fintech, wealth management and venture capital

Do Entrepreneurs need MBAs? The Benefits of an MBA in Entrepreneurship

Jan 25, 2018

MBA programs are beefing up their entrepreneurship offerings—but do you really need an MBA to launch a startup?

After the MBA: Going Off-Road in a Startup Career

May 27, 2016

Millennials are increasingly drawn towards the uncertainty and freedom of entrepreneurial careers. And business schools are answering that call.

Visa Issues: Working in the US After an MBA

Mar 08, 2016

International students who want to work in the US for more than one year after graduation must secure a visa from the government-- but first, they have to find a job in an increasingly stingy market.

Seeing the World Through an MBA Exchange Program

Jan 25, 2016

How cross-cultural immersion can enhance the breadth and depth of a business education.

Going Off on Your Own (or Not): MBA Electives in Entrepreneurship

Jul 21, 2014

How entrepreneurship courses can help students start their own businesses, or simply become better managers

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

Cool MBA Electives: Beyond the Core Curriculum

May 09, 2012

Four of the most unique and interesting MBA program elective courses being offered this year

Finance MBA Programs Seek to Retain Appeal Despite Downturn

Jun 17, 2010

In today's economic climate, is now the right time for a finance-focused MBA or MSc?