Retail management is a complex process that envelops a broad spectrum of activities, including a careful analysis of customer demand and behavior, different types of marketing, brand management, savvy financial management techniques, and the selling of merchandise to customers through brick-and-mortar or e-commerce stores. Retail management is effective and profitable when it caters to customer … Read more
Studying at an elite top ranked school like INSEAD or LBS can offer a truly international experience with each of the schools known for its diverse culture and student body, great industry connections, renowned faculty and exceptional employment outcomes, making them the most-sought-after MBA programs in Europe. Though both the schools offer highly prestigious MBA … Read more
Visiting a business school campus sounds like a smart idea for MBA applicants. But it comes as a bit of a surprise that many aren’t doing it. An estimated one in five of MBA aspirants visit business schools prior to submitting their applications. In part, this must be due to the cost involved. It is … Read more
Shortlisting business schools to apply to can be a challenging task. Especially if the choice is between two elite M7 business schools, located in the same region, with each offering the same world-class infrastructure, top-notch faculty and an unparalleled MBA experience, it could be a toss-up between the two. In this article, we’d go on … Read more
Since MBA is a postgraduate degree, it is safe to assume that most business schools require applicants to have an undergraduate degree to be eligible. This is particularly true of the top business schools in the United States. For students with business majors or those who pursue a bachelor’s program in business administration, an MBA … Read more
Career change has become a new normal in the 21st century. With so much going around us in terms of technological breakthroughs, digital transformation, fast-evolving company and customer behavior, it is unrealistic to expect the type and level of employee loyalty that were common a couple of decades ago. More than half of Americans quit … Read more
A professional work environment, opportunities for continuous learning and development and team camaraderie are all important factors when weighing up your employment options. But these are often the icing on the cake, the cake being a steady and increasing paycheck. Getting an MBA can set one back quite a sum of money, which is why … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve decided to apply to business school. But you’re not alone: if you’re reading this article, you understand that other people out there share your interest in attending a top school and pursuing an MBA degree. In fact, if you’ve got the grades and GPA required by top schools but aren’t sure how else … Read more
An MBA in human resources (HR) is a two-year degree program designed for HR professionals seeking to gain top qualifications in the recruitment, management, and training of the workforce. Robust HR systems and policies lie at the core of successful companies and institutions everywhere around the world. The concept of HR management evolved out of … Read more
At MBA Crystal Ball, our business school admissions consultants have worked with many chartered accountants (CA) who applied to (and got into) the top business schools in India and abroad. You’ll find some of their success stories towards the end of this post. But we never got down to write the response to a common … Read more
A foreign MBA doesn’t come cheap, but going to a B-school abroad doesn’t necessarily mean busting the bank and selling your house either. The educational funding ecosystem has evolved by leaps and bounds since the days of standing in lines to get your passbook updated every time you visited the bank. (If you were born after … Read more
With so many college degrees available, one has to wonder – what made the MBA the most powerful degree in the world? How has it evolved over the years? How does it stack up against emerging challenges and alternatives to formal education? Let’s start with the basics and then build up the story. What … Read more