Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-operative Management

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

Soft skills such as empathy, building trust and influencing people are just as valuable to MBAs as calculating valuations and debt to asset ratios

Generous and plentiful MBA scholarships are on offer, while work placements can offset the cost of business degree programs