‘If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants’ Issac Newton’s popular quote – that his own work was built upon the efforts of his predecessors – is testimony to the immense learning that can be derived from those who came before us. In the business … Read more
Artificial intelligence has made inroads into almost every industry, making its integration into education increasingly necessary to prepare individuals for the future workforce. That raises the question – Are business schools equipped to prepare students for tomorrow’s business world? Statistics from GMAC reveals that indeed the vast majority of them, in fact, 78% of them … Read more
The last several years have seen business schools taking strides towards achieving gender parity. This is evident from the fact that the number of female students in MBA programs has seen a steady rise over the years. Data from the Forté foundation’s member schools reveal that this figure was at 28% in 2002, 34% in … Read more
The recently graduated MBA class encountered the toughest job market in years amidst economic uncertainty and shifting industry demands. Even the top talent from elite business schools was not spared and had to face the unexpected. At Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan, both top-ranked M7 schools and powerful brand names, only 85% of the … Read more
There’s a lot of buzz, hype and glamour associated with the management consulting profession. This industry is synonymous with high-profile boardroom discussions with clients and jet-setting lifestyles. In simple terms, consulting involves identifying and solving complex problems faced by businesses. According to Management Consulted, the consulting industry market size is an estimated $374B. These firms … Read more
While the majority of top business schools across the globe offer a fall intake for their full-time MBA programs with classes starting in August/September, there are a few programs, mostly outside the US, which have a spring intake in January. Fall vs Spring MBA admissions intake Most of the MBA programs in the USA have … Read more
Finance is one of the top 3 post-MBA industry choices due to the unparalleled access to opportunities, high-profile jobs and robust compensation and perks it offers. An MBA from a reputed business school can open doors to leadership positions in finance. The strong industry connections, ample opportunities to interact with industry leaders and influential professionals … Read more
The technology sector has seen it all – the once thriving and in-demand industry went through a turbulent phase marked by layoffs and hiring freezes in the post-pandemic era, the same period saw the AI revolution causing disruptions across industries. According to the 2024 Prospective Students Survey, 40% candidates feel AI is essential to their … Read more
In the recent years, the Middle East countries have taken initiatives aimed at diversifying their economies and reducing their dependence on oil revenues. They have also established knowledge hubs in an effort to attract and retain top talent. A prominent example is that of the Education City, founded by the Qatar Foundation, a vast 12-kilometer … Read more
Applying to multiple MBA programs may feel like preparing to run a marathon – requiring loads of dedication, resilience and thorough preparation. In addition to the required MBA application components, some of the business schools have an additional video requirement using the Kira Talent Platform – which has become another crucial part of the application … Read more
European business schools continue to attract top talent worldwide as they offer a good combination of academic rigour, culturally diverse environment and access to global career opportunities. The shorter duration and the lower costs involved make them a favourable option in terms of ROI. In this article, we’ve listed down the European schools that offer … Read more
Consulting – the highly sought-after post-MBA career choice – garners attention due the fast-paced career growth, global exposure and the immense learning opportunities across industries and functions it offers – the cherry on the cake being the competitive compensation package. Organisations hire consulting firms across industries – in order to get fresh external perspectives on … Read more