MBA programs with the best ROI
A major investment decision requires some amount of due diligence to figure out the risks as well as the returns involved, so that you have an idea of what’s in store for you and you have no unpleasant surprises later.
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How to write MBA essays
Business school essays for MBA and MiM degrees can be looked upon as a variation of the elevator pitch. You’re sharing your credentials (within word limits) with someone whose decision may be a turning point in your life. You have to give it your best shot in order to grab their attention and create an … Read more
Improving workforce diversity starts with understanding it says HEC Paris Professor
Professor Matteo Winkler from HEC Paris is an expert in the areas of arbitration, litigation, LGBT issues, Internet law and family law. He is also an active blogger in Italy for civil rights and fundamental freedom. He completed his Ph.D. in International Law & Economics from Bocconi University and obtained an LL.M. (Master of Laws) … Read more
Best Business Administration Degrees
If you’re looking for an international post-graduate degree, you may be surprised and perhaps confused to find a wide array of choices available. Zeroing in based on a specific area of interest may help you them narrow down. In this post, we’ll discuss the various options for a post-graduation degree in business administration.
How to ask the college for more scholarship: Financial aid negotiation tips
Applicants to an MBA / MS program surely have their work cut out for them. Whether it’s about acing the GMAT / GRE or coming up with that perfectly-crafted essay / SOP or following up with recommenders, they have enough on their plate. Coming up with an impressive application would definitely be a priority at … Read more
Top Business Schools accepting GRE scores
The GMAT score has been widely used for the MBA application process. However, as we see many more top colleges accepting the GRE score, there has been a steady increase in the number of applicants submitting the GRE score in place of the GMAT. GRE score was previously used for the MS programs; however with … Read more
Colleges accepting low GMAT scores
Your GMAT score unarguably plays a vital role in the MBA application process. However, most of the times, it’s seen that candidates are often stuck with this one part of the application. Some applicants, in spite of multiple attempts at the GMAT, are unable to improve their GMAT scores and often get frustrated in the … Read more
Demand for hybrid skills to grow says MIT Professor
The American labor market is going through a phase of turmoil. Thomas Kochan is an expert on the topic. He is the George Maverick Bunker Professor of Management, a Professor of Work and Employment Research and Engineering Systems, and the CoDirector of the MIT Sloan Institute for Work and Employment Research at the MIT Sloan … Read more
Difference between In-state vs Out-of-state Tuition
Public universities offer differential fee structure for in-state and out-of-state students whereas private universities offer the same fee structure for all. So for newcomers, who’re not yet not familiar with this concept, let’s try to understand the basics.
How managers can become trustworthy leaders
Christopher Long is the Assistant Professor of Management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. He’s an expert in the areas of leadership, organizational design, and organizational change and consults multi-national corporations on issues related to these areas. In this interview with the MBA Crystal Ball team, he shares his views on leadership and organizational … Read more
Managing expectations and inventory top challenges for online retailers says Babson Professor
Effective supply chain management involves ensuring the smooth transition of products from manufacturing to the point of sales. In the case of retail supply chains, an efficient distribution system is crucial, in order to keep pace with the volume as well as the rapid movement of products in the retail industry. Retail SCM management deals … Read more
CEO salaries influenced by looks more than results says CMU Tepper professor
Your face can be your fortune, even if you aren’t working in showbiz, according to Christopher Olivola, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon University). Based on his extensive research on the topic, Professor Olivola shares many interesting insights with Swati from the MBA Crystal Ball team.