MBA & Business Headlines
10 Online MBA Finance Courses
Apr 22, 2013Earning your MBA online can expose you to compelling courses on wide-ranging topics, such as financial fraud.
10 Student Startup Ventures Win $5,000 Awards from Harvard Business School
Mar 27, 2013Harvard Business School announced the second-round winners of its annual Rock Accelerator Award program in February 2013, granting 10 teams of student entrepreneurs $5,000 in startup funding.
Real Estate Making a Comeback at U.S. Business Schools
Mar 14, 2013Real estate is regaining some of its former popularity at business schools, according to U.S. News and World Report. MBAs who bet early on a real estate comeback may see the greatest opportunities.
College of William & Mary Introduces Blended Online MBA Program
Mar 4, 2013The College of William & Mary's Mason School of Business recently unveiled plans for a new, blended online MBA program to allow students to earn an MBA online, with a few visits to campus for face-to-face interaction.
Business School Admissions Go Interactive
Feb 20, 2013Interactive components such as group and video interviews may be the wave of the future for business school admissions, offering a more dynamic view of applicants and how they could fit into the MBA community.
Businessweek's Best MBA Programs for International Business
Jan 28, 2013Bloomberg Businessweek recently released its rankings of the best business schools for 2012, including MBA programs that excel in international business.
Elite MBA Programs' Record-Breaking Costs
Jan 22, 2013Stanford University's Graduate School of Business has broken the record for most expensive MBA program in the world, reports Poets and Quants. The full-time two-year MBA program at this prestigious school may cost more than any other, but graduates may also see high starting salaries, according to the site.
Tips for Achieving Work-Life Balance in Business School
Dec 20, 2012The demands of business school can make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A recent article offers techniques and tips from business school insiders on how to achieve a work-life balance while completing an MBA program.
Trends and Changes in Top Business Schools for 2012 and Beyond
Dec 3, 2012A Bloomberg Businessweek article discusses the trends and changes that U.S. business school administrators are making to have their programs stay relevant and meaningful.
Advice from the Experts on Getting into Business School
Nov 5, 2012Four experts weigh in on what business schools really want in an applicant, and offer a valuable inside look into the admissions process at top MBA programs.
First Coursera Business School Course Could Enroll Up To 50,000 Students
Oct 18, 2012An upcoming online business course is expected to reach new heights, with enrollment of up to 50,000 students. The free course is offered through the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and Coursera, an online education start-up company founded by two Stanford University professors.
5 Key Factors to Consider Before Applying to Business School
Oct 11, 2012Deciding which business schools to apply to and how many to select can be tough choices for MBA hopefuls. A recent article in US News and World Report discusses five important issues for applicants to consider before applying to business schools.
Business Schools Use Virtual Worlds to Engage and Teach Students
Sep 14, 2012A number of graduate business school programs are using virtual technology to teach students. The Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Illinois will soon launch its iMBA, which will utilize Second Life, an online virtual world, to train students.
Applications Down at Two Business Schools
Sep 14, 2012For finance-driven business schools such as NYU's Stern School of Business and Columbia Business School, admissions have dropped significantly as a result of an uncertain future on Wall Street. As interest in financial careers continues to wane, the silver lining may be better opportunities for MBA hopefuls with an interest in finance.
More Business Schools Launch or Expand Online MBA Programs
Sep 14, 2012A new crop of online MBA programs will appear this fall, as many business schools introduce online MBA degrees or expand their existing offerings.
Business School Fellowship Program Helps Prepare Women for Corporate Leadership
Jul 24, 2012A new fellowship program at George Washington University's School of Business seeks to increase the numbers of women on corporate boards. A handpicked number of female candidates will be chosen each year for training to help them excel in leadership roles in the business community.
Employers Increasingly Open to Hiring Online MBA Grads
Jul 17, 2012A recently published study finds that employers are warming to the idea of hiring online MBA grads. As more online degree holders achieve success in the marketplace, both employers and recruiters are updating their views regarding online education in the business community.
Top Business School Expands Its Global Network with New Program
Jun 21, 2012The new Global Network for Advanced Management at the Yale School of Management will form alliances between the school and 21 other internationally-diverse institutions. The school's dean, Edward A. Snyder, explains his vision of a wider and more diverse international reach for the school.
Stanford MBAs Gravitate Towards Entrepreneurship
May 30, 2012Data from the past 10 years shows an increasing move toward entrepreneurship among Stanford Graduate School of Business alums. Today's grads make entrepreneurial values a priority in their career choices and business ideals.
Winners of GBSN Annual MBA Video Challenge Announced
May 11, 2012A team of students from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business were recently awarded first place in the GBSN Annual MBA Challenge Video Contest for their work relating to low-income housing solutions in Haiti. The GBSN contest seeks to acknowledge and reward MBAs who use their business skills to help developing countries.
Tuck Introduces Online Education for Core MBA Courses
May 11, 2012Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business recently introduced video lectures and other online tools as part of its core MBA coursework. The new program allows students to review material at their own pace and deepen their learning experience both in and out of the classroom.
Getting In With Lower Grades: One Expert Offers Advice
May 11, 2012As both a graduate school and business school admissions dean, Dr. Don Martin has seen applicants with low GPAs or test scores gain admittance despite the numbers. In a recent article for U.S. News & World Report, Martin reveals several tips for grad school applicants whose grades may not reflect their true potential.
B-schools Win $7.1 Million Funding for Innovative Thinking
May 10, 2012More than $7 million in funding was recently awarded to business schools and organizations having winning ideas for improving management education.
Surprising Gap in Social Media Education at Top Business Schools
May 10, 2012As business schools prepare students for leadership positions, one expert finds that social media education is sorely neglected, with 36 percent of the top 25 U.S. business schools offering no coursework relating to social media or social business.
Business School Recruiting Takes a New Turn
May 8, 2012At the Farmer School of Business at Miami University, one company takes its relationships with students a step further by setting up a physical office on campus.
Business Schools Embrace Buddhism
May 8, 2012Some business schools are adopting the practices of Buddhist mindfulness to help students achieve greater focus and awareness. One proponent describes the pracitce of work as exactly that -- giving something your attention.
MBA Programs With Highest Employment Numbers for Graduates
May 8, 2012The ultimate goal of most MBA degree-seekers is finding a job after graduation. Read about the business schools that had 95 percent of 2011 graduates with jobs three months after graduating, according to a recent article by U.S. News and World Report.
Top Resumé Tips For Business School Grads
Apr 20, 2012A well-crafted resumé can help MBAs showcase their skills and open the door to their dream careers. In a recent article for U.S. News & World Report, career experts share their top six tips for resumé writing success.
Top MBA Programs in Sustainability
Apr 20, 2012Business opportunities relating to sustainability are on the rise, and business schools are responding to the need by offering MBA programs with that focus. A recent article for Bloomberg Businessweek looks at six of the most promising MBA sustainability programs available in the U.S.
New Dual-Degree MBA Program Blends Business and Engineering
Apr 12, 2012As engineers increasingly find unique career opportunities in the field of business, two distinguished schools have joined forces to offer a dual-degree graduate program in business and engineering.
Get to Know B-Schools at an Online MBA Fair
Jan 24, 2012Which MBA?, a virtual fair hosted by The Economist, connects prospective students with business schools from around the world.
