Ever since its inception in the late 19th century, the Masters in Business Administration is the one academic postgraduate qualification that has never stood still. The constantly evolving requirements of employers, the changing demands of students, and the revolutionary changes
In my early days as a financial journalist, I worked for the Anglo-French publisher Sir James Goldsmith. Although I cant say I knew him well, he was a presence around the building, and he went on to provide a fulsome
To some degree, MBA programs are advanced driving schools. We teach students how to operate one of the most powerful engines in the world: business. We teach how this engine must be finely engineered (operations), how it needs special fuel
The number of international students applying to MBA programs in the United States has tripled over the last thirty years. Take Harvard Business School for example, the school reports that in 1985 their international bids made up 13% of their
A business school education is still one of the best routes to senior roles in the financial services industry, according to a new analysis of London-based bankers. An MBA improves bankers chances of reaching the top, with 21% of banks
Prospective MBA students who want to get their degrees quickly can apply to one-year, domestic MBA programs, which are a growing offering in the U.S. But if they want the same quick experience, while also getting a global perspective, an
Many young professionals choose an international MBA for one very specific reason: they want to expand their horizons by working in a culture much different than their own. Those who come from countries with emerging economies boost their chances of
There is no shortage of predictions about the grim future of business education. Disruptive technology, escalating costs, staffing issues, and market competition are high on the list of challenges faced by business schools, big and small. But ask alumni about
For ambitious executives looking to make the next step in their career, an additional qualification can seem like a good move. And with an ever-growing number of courses available via distance learning, their goal is now closer than ever. Most
Business school (B-School) alumni say management courses help them earn more compensation, exercise enhanced purchasing power and rise to executive ranks, according to the findings of a Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) survey of about 12,000 B-School alumni. The results
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