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Industrialization in the 19th century was the harbinger of the need for leaders who could manage organizations. These professionals could understand the relationship between various specializations and labor forces within a company. So, came business education for managers with the establishment of business schools – Wharton, Haas and Tuck, as far back as the late … Read more
With most things In life, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. MBA admission committees, or adcoms for short, are no different. This of course doesn’t mean that if you don’t knock the socks off your admissions officers the first time they read your application, they’re going to toss your file … Read more
People have been heard saying that b-school graduates are so full of themselves that they can hardly walk straight. Some wonder how MBAs, who have huge loan burdens, can be arrogant and annoying instead of being humble and pleasing. Some others feel that MBAs “have no idea what they are talking about, most of the … Read more
Is opting for higher education a great idea? Consider this: Tuition fee and related expenses are increasing across colleges and degree courses. Read Average cost of studying abroad and Cost of MBA. At the same time, wage hikes are becoming slower and less generous. Add to this the two or four years that keep people … Read more
Operations managers make the business processes of their organizations—from sourcing raw materials to production and distribution—clutter free.
We got an email from a commanding officer in the Indian Navy, with a request on behalf of retired military veterans (‘vets’). Here’s a gist of what he said: In the western world, the military veteran network is very strong. They have good websites, channels and consulting services for veterans. In contrast, our Indian … Read more
In business school jargon, ‘feeder’ or ‘target’ programs are those that you can target to get into specific industries such as investment banking, consulting, technology or any other sector you may have in mind. In contrast, non-target or non-feeder schools are those that aren’t considered primarily for their focus on a particular sector you’re targeting. … Read more
Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle for its greenery nurtured by its moderate temperature and moist climate. For international students worldwide — 35,000 from 160 countries are already there — the top reasons for studying in Ireland are as follows: Quality of its universities and the variety of programs available Opportunities for students to … Read more
In the best of all possible worlds, you have a stellar academic record to bank upon as you send in your application for MS at graduate school. However, what if, your grades are not exactly impressive, and your GPA is not something that you would show your neighbor? You then have to think of ways … Read more
Even in the worst of times, when they appear to be facing a crisis, business schools won’t even think of putting up a sign in front of their swanky buildings that says: “Going cheap. Your favorite MBA seat at a discounted rate. Run to grab it while stocks last!” But b-schools, and business education, are … Read more
Investment bankers are among Wall Street’s most sought-after professionals. On behalf of their employers—that is, investment banks — they facilitate financial services and transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, debt/equity financing, and initial public offerings, for their client companies. Investment bankers help companies assess their positioning and provide defense to managements for their policies and decisions. … Read more
A majority of Americans speak just one language – English. In contrast, AG (as he prefers to be called) speaks four. He discovered a flair for debating as a young student, and continued to polish his story-telling skills over the years. Little did he know then, how this would help him later on, while applying … Read more