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It made academia sit up and take notice when it launched as a beta version in June 2014. Some believed the ‘classroom of the future’ had arrived; others, at a loss for words, called it ‘reality TV’ in education. Most of all, this technological phenomenon had Harvard Business School (HBS) revelling in its own achievement.
What are the absolutely essential things that students planning to study abroad ensure before landing there? Check out the university, faculty and most importantly the course they are going for. They also look for accommodation. Great, but how many actually think about the safety issues that they may have to encounter once there. A lot … Read more
If you’re ambitious, your career is on the upswing, and you’re looking to turbo-charge your resume, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is something you might want to consider. Unlike a full-time MBA, where the students are younger and relatively inexperienced, an EMBA program is designed for professionals who have at least six to seven years’ work … Read more
Short courses for executives have once again become the money-spinner of many business schools after a few years of lull, and institutions round the world seem to be making hay. Top b-schools that have evolved executive leadership programs for mid-career managers are seeing more takers for these courses than ever before. These b-schools have found … Read more
FSU Graduation | Image credit: Mischa Lopiano (Fayobserver.com) Fort Bragg in North Carolina has the distinction of being the largest United States army installation in the world. It’s proximity to Fayetteville makes FSU (Fayetteville State University) a popular choice for many military students who are looking to train themselves and take on new responsibilities in … Read more
Business School Deans have a rather unique job description: Management of a business that teaches both management and business. During a quiz contest for college students in Bangalore the other day, the quiz master threw a short poser: “Who is Nitin Nohria?” Teams pressed their buzzers immediately: the name of the Indian-born Dean of Harvard … Read more
When reports came out that Patanjali Ayurved Ltd (PAL), promoted by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, had recorded gross revenues of ₹2,500 crore (around $380 million USD) in fiscal 2015, business strategists and journalists went into a tizzy.
Finance professionals seeking an advanced degree usually zero in on two popular options – CFA and MBA. Would an MBA from a top international business school or a CFA help you meet your career objectives is what you need to decide. An MBA covers a wide variety of general management topics in all areas including … Read more
We are treading on thin ice with this article, as it involves the most pious and revered relationship in India – between children and parents (ranking second only to the bond between children and their mobiles). In a land where the only acceptable flow of wisdom is from parents to children, it may be difficult … Read more
It’s an India specific problem that MBA aspirants from other countries don’t face. Blame it on regulatory policy constraints or a lack of consistency or an overload of creativity, we are stuck with management program names that confuse more than clarify what the student is getting. Consider this: The traditional 2 year degree you get … Read more
It has been 20 years since the idea of the Indian School of Business (ISB) was conceived. This is puny in comparison to say a Harvard that has a 105+ year legacy or even our home grown IIMs (IIMC being the first ever) that have been around for over 50 years now. It has been … Read more
Over the years, we’ve interviewed many leaders from the MBA industry including admission officers of the top business schools and international admissions consultants. However, there have been many uncomfortable questions – about US visa policies, gaming the rankings, the futility of GMAT scores – that did not seem appropriate for those interviews, primarily because we … Read more